Oct 15, 2021 · The main criticism I see from reviews is the Tallboy is the least peppy climber when compared to other short travel bikes. If they could address that, while still keeping it's descending …

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Oct 29, 2024 · I like the Tallboy with lightish wheels that can take a beating and grippy tires. I took the Tallboy on a coast to coast road trip as my "one bike". Rode a bunch of lift serviced bikeparks, TWE, …

Jan 23, 2024 · The Tallboy is definitely a poppy bike, handles great, climbs excellent and is fun to throw around on the trails. It can handle just about anything my Switchblade can handle on local trails.

Sep 21, 2025 · The Tallboy was a popular model & likely high production numbers but there where & are some unbelievable discounts on them (friend got a $8k retail one for $5200) this year so a …

Jan 14, 2025 · A Tallboy 6 w/Horst could be great -- lighter, potentially more tech climbing traction, steeper STA w/more dropper insertion -- but it wouldn't be much of a standout in the current market.

Mar 16, 2025 · The Manitou Mara Pro shock was designed in conjunction with the Mezzer fork for hard charging applications, like Enduro and All Mountain. Proven reliability with a bevy of adjustments that …

Jan 4, 2025 · I recently built up a new Tallboy 5 frame, and was excited to finally have some in frame storage. However, I’m finding the Glovebox a bit frustrating in that it is not water resistant at all. I ride …

Oct 29, 2013 · Tallboy v5 CC frame, size large weighs 3300 grams out of the box, including rear axle, hanger and glovebox door. That’s 250grams more than the TB4.

Apr 1, 2012 · The Tallboy LTc bike is an all-mountain 29er Carbon bike with 135 mm of rear travel. Mike Ferrentino of Santa Cruz...