Santa Cruz Tallboy 6 CC 29 RSV X0 AXS-Kit

When you want the best build on Santa Cruz's most versatile 29er, this is it. Carbon CC frame, 130mm of rear travel through a 4-bar suspension system, and a 140mm RockShox Pike Ultimate fork up front. At 29.2 lbs, it's light enough to pedal all day and capable enough to handle real trail terrain. Excellent suspension, big wheels, and a thoroughly-tuned carbon layup let you ride as hard as you want, whether that's maximizing power hours or just trying to ride every hour you've got.

The X0 AXS RSV build is the top-tier kit and it shows. SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type wireless drivetrain shifts crisp under load with a 10-52t cassette for any climb you can find. RockShox Pike Ultimate and Deluxe Ultimate front and rear suspension give you premium damping with all the adjustability you need to dial in the ride. SRAM Motive Silver brakes with a 200mm front HS2 rotor put down serious stopping power. The headline upgrade is Reserve 30 SL Carbon wheels laced to DT Swiss 350 hubs, wrapped in Maxxis Forekaster 2.4 tires in MaxxTerra EXO casing. Carbon hoops drop rotating weight and stiffen the ride for better cornering precision and snappier acceleration. OneUp carbon bars and dropper post pair with a RaceFace Turbine SL stem to round out a cockpit that needs nothing on day one.

Beyond the spec sheet, the Tallboy frame is built to live with. The Glovebox downtube storage swallows tubes, tools, and snacks so you can leave the pack at home. UDH derailleur hanger, 73mm threaded BB, integrated chainguide, and one bottle mount inside the front triangle. Sizes XS through XXL with crank length, bar width, and dropper travel that scale to the frame so the bike fits the rider instead of the other way around.