2025 Santa Cruz Tallboy 5 C GX AXS

2025 Santa Cruz Tallboy GX AXS – The Ultimate Downcountry Machine

The 2025 Santa Cruz Tallboy GX AXS is a bike built for riders who want the efficiency of a cross-country bike with the capability of a trail machine. Featuring a progressive geometry, electronic shifting, and premium suspension, this Tallboy is ready to conquer technical climbs and aggressive descents with confidence.

Premium Suspension for Precision & Control

• Fork: FOX 34 Float Performance Elite, Grip X, 130mm travel, offering a perfect balance of stiffness and sensitivity.

• Shock: FOX Float Performance Elite, 190x45mm, ensuring plush rear suspension performance.

This high-end suspension system smooths out rough terrain while maintaining efficiency for powerful pedaling.

Wireless 12-Speed Drivetrain

• Derailleur: SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12-speed, for precise, wireless shifting.

• Shifter: SRAM AXS Pod Bridge, offering an ergonomic and intuitive shift experience.

• Crankset: SRAM GX Eagle DUB T-Type, 32T, optimizing power transfer.

• Cassette: SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 10-52T, providing a massive gear range for any trail.

• Chain: SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12-speed, built for durability and smooth shifting.

• Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide, ensuring a stiff and efficient drivetrain.

With SRAM’s electronic shifting, the Tallboy delivers lightning-fast gear changes for seamless performance on climbs and descents.

Confident Braking Power

• Brakes: SRAM Code Bronze Stealth, 4-piston, for strong and consistent stopping power.

• Rotors: SRAM HS2, 180mm front & rear, ensuring excellent heat dissipation and control.

These powerful brakes provide smooth modulation and confidence-inspiring stopping power for technical terrain.

Optimized Cockpit for Precision Handling

• Handlebar: Santa Cruz 20 Carbon Bar, 760mm, offering a balance of strength and lightweight performance.

• Stem: Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm, for responsive and precise steering.

• Headset: Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated, ensuring smooth handling and durability.

• Seatpost: OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6mm, allowing for on-the-fly seat height adjustments.

• Saddle: SDG Bel-Air V3, Lux-Alloy Atmos, designed for comfort on long rides.

The cockpit is designed for control and comfort, making every ride feel stable and responsive.

Durable & Fast-Rolling Wheels

• Rims: Reserve 30|SL AL 6069 -or- RaceFace ARC 30, providing strength and compliance.

• Front Hub: DT Swiss 370, 15x110mm, 6-Bolt, 28h, for smooth and reliable performance.

• Rear Hub: DT Swiss 370, 12x148mm, XD, 6-Bolt, 36T, 28h, ensuring efficient power transfer.

• Front Tire: Maxxis Forekaster 29"x2.4" WT, 3C, MaxxTerra, EXO, for excellent grip and rolling speed.

• Rear Tire: Maxxis Forekaster 29"x2.4" WT, 3C, MaxxTerra, EXO, delivering traction and durability.

With a lightweight yet durable wheelset and high-performance tires, the Tallboy is built to excel on varied terrain.

The Ultimate Trail Weapon

The 2025 Santa Cruz Tallboy GX AXS is designed for riders who want the best of both worlds—XC efficiency with trail capability. With wireless shifting, a premium suspension setup, and modern geometry, this bike is ready to push the limits on climbs, descents, and everything in between.