2027 Santa Cruz Tallboy CC Frameset
Build the Fast Trail Bike Your Way
The Tallboy CC frameset is the clean starting point for riders who know exactly what they want. Same new-generation chassis, same 130mm 4-bar suspension platform, same lighter CC carbon construction, just without a full build kit deciding the rest for you.
CC Carbon Frame : Light Is Back in the Mix
The new Tallboy frame drops over 300g compared with the previous CC version, bringing back the light, sharp feel that makes a short-travel trail bike so addictive. It’s still built with proper Santa Cruz durability in mind, but now feels more energetic when you’re pedalling hard, changing pace, or threading technical singletrack.
130mm 4-Bar Suspension : Supportive, Active, Quick
The big change is the move to 4-bar suspension. Santa Cruz chose it here because it allowed them to fine tune the Tallboy into something lighter, more supportive, and more composed than the previous layout. The result is a bike that pedals well, finds traction over rough ground, and stays controlled under braking.
Designed Around a 140mm Fork
The Tallboy frameset is built around 130mm rear travel and a 140mm fork, giving it that ideal fast-trail balance. Enough travel to keep you confident when the trail gets rowdy, but not so much that it loses the snappy, efficient feel that defines the bike.
Modern Details, Easy Ownership
You get the useful Santa Cruz details too: Glovebox V2 internal storage, top tube accessory mounts, integrated chain guide, geo flip chip, guided internal cable routing, threaded 73mm bottom bracket, UDH compatibility, Boost 148 spacing, and room for up to a 29x2.5" tyre.
Built to Fit More Riders Properly
The frame gets proportional geometry and stiffness across the full size range, from XS to XXL. Shorter seat tubes and uninterrupted insertion mean riders can run more dropper post, while size-specific rear centres help keep the handling balanced across the range.
Tallboy CC Frameset : The Lowdown
This is the one for riders who want the new Tallboy ride, but not an off-the-shelf build. Make it light, make it tough, make it weird, make it racey, or build the perfect partner to your bigger bike. However you spec it, the heart of it stays the same: a fast, light, properly capable Santa Cruz trail frame that makes getting out for a pedal very easy to justify.
Pre-order Info : Very limited stock, check these dates before pre-ordering!
M / Gloss Midnight Violet - July 2026!
L / Gloss Midnight Violet / 90 - July 2026!
If you're interested in any other sizes, specs & colours please get in touch!
