29-Inch Wheel (29ers)

The SCOTT Aspect 940 is a hardtail mountain bike that is designed to be light, efficient, and reasonably priced. Featuring a lockout mechanism for the fork, disc brakes, and Syncros components, this is the perfect bike for the novice or budget conscious mountain biker. Key Features: - Aspect 700/900 Alloy Frame - Suntour XCR32/X1-LO-R 100mm Fork - Shimano Alivio 18 Speed - Shimano Brakes - Kenda Booster

When you think of the perfect mountain bike, what comes to mind? For us, it's the all new Contessa Spark 930. Why, you ask? Well, beyond the fact that it is fast, lightweight, and ultra-capable on all sorts of terrain, it's just damned good lookin'. Short-travel trail bike? "Downcountry" rig? Occasional race bike? Whatever, call it what you want to call it. All we know is that this is one hell of a mountain bike. Key Features: - Spark Alloy SL Frame - RockShox Judy 130mm Fork - X-Fusion Nude 5, 120mm, TwinLoc - Shimano XT-Deore 12 Speed - Shimano Disc Brakes - Syncros X-30SE TR Rims - Schwalbe Wicked Will Tires - Syncros Dropper Post and Parts

The Genius is a mountain bike that was put on this earth to get you up mountains with ease and to get you back down them in a flash. The Genius 900 Tuned AXS features our TwinLoc Suspension System to always optimize your ride. With a SRAM AXS 12-speed drivetrain and Syncros components, the Genius 900 Tuned is action ready. Any Trail. Any Time. Key Features: - Genius Carbon HMX Frame - FOX 36 Float Factory 150mm Fork - FOX Nude TR EVOL, TwinLoc, 150mm - SRAM X01 AXS Eagle 12-speed - Shimano XT 4-piston Disc Brakes - Syncros Revelstoke 1.5 TR Wheels - Maxxis Foldable Tires - FOX Dropper Post, Syncros CF Parts

KEY FEATURES: - Genius Carbon HMF-Alloy Frame - FOX 36 Float Perf. Elite 160mm Fork - FOX Nude 5T EVOL, TwinLoc, 150mm - SRAM GX Eagle AXS 12 Speed - Shimano XT 4 Piston Disc Brakes - Maxxis Foldable Tires The Genius has always been our favorite bike. Smart suspension, smarter features, and the smartest design lead to an unbelievable trail bike that just can't get enough. The All-New Genius, any trail, any time. TECHNOLOGIES: PATENTED INTEGRATED SUSPENSION TECHNOLOGY The new Genius applies our patented Integrated Suspension Technology. Not only does this make for a fantastic looking bike, but it also allows us to improve the bike's suspension performance. Primarily, we can engineer frames with a lower center of gravity, resulting in better handling, and a more stable, confidence inspiring ride for the end user. Additionally, the frame’s construction is stiffer around the BB, which reduces unnecessary movements laterally to the direction of the shock’s travel. It goes without saying that the shock is also protected from debris and the elements, two of the main enemies when it comes to shock performance. EXTERNAL SAG INDICATOR Setting sag and checking travel use is easier than ever before with the new Genius. An external indicator on the link allows the end user to easily set sag and to identify how much travel they’re using. INTEGRATED HEADSET CABLE ROUTING The Genius features a Hixon Cockpit from Syncros, which has undergone a redesign. Integrating the cables presents a number of unique problems and the Hixon was designed in part to address this. Syncros’s designers worked on the shape to allow the cables to flow under the bar and around the sides of the stem before disappearing into the headset with integrated plastic parts to keep it clean and efficient. This avoids bends or kinks in the cables and provides a minimalist front end. All our bars and stems feature multiple options for computer, light, and camera mounts both on top or under the bar. EASY SHOCK ACCESS With the all-new Genius, accessing our patented integrated shock is easier than ever. Just push the button, pop off the cover, and access is yours. From here, adjusting rebound, air pressure, etc. is a mere button push away. When you're done, just pop the cover back on until you hear a "click" and off you go. NUDE SUSPENSION TECHNOLOGY Shocks with NUDE Technology have been integral to SCOTT Full suspension bikes for nearly two decades. Working closely with our suspension partners, we continue to improve upon this technology so that whether you're racing World Cups at the highest level or out for a big day in the mountains, you'll always have the best support on offer. TWINLOC SUSPENSION SYSTEM With TwinLoc, a rider can effectively control the complete frame, fork, and shock as a system. Why does this matter? A bike with 150mm of suspension travel, correctly set up, has more sag than a bike with 130mm. It's that extra travel that makes it more fun to ride and more capable on the descents, but the greater sag has an oversized effect on the bike's geometry and climbing performance. That's where TwinLoc matters. TwinLoc helps manage the sag effect in several ways. Whereas most systems only increase low-speed compression in an effort to gain pedaling efficiency, TwinLoc allows us to not only change compression damping, but also to change the spring curve, dynamically altering the geometry of the bike. In Trail mode, the shock is not only firmer, but it has dynamically less travel. The bike sits higher, maintains a steep seat angle for those climbs, and becomes more agile. We also offer a third, full lockout mode for going up in the most efficient manner possible. These unique settings optimize climbing geometry, even on longer travel bikes. We can eliminate the "long travel effect" that can rob your pedaling efficiency, but we're not robbing you of the full-fun, 150mm travel when you point it downhill. From a race setting to a lunch ride, to an after-work trail shred, being able to switch from mode to mode depending on a trail's profile at the push of a lever is paramount to riding faster and having a damned good time.

The Genius is a mountain bike that was put on this earth to get you up mountains with ease and to get you back down them in a flash. The Genius 910 features our TwinLoc Suspension System to always optimize your ride. With a Shimano XT 12-speed drivetrain and Syncros components, the Genius 910 is action ready. Any Trail. Any Time. Key Features: - Genius Carbon HMF-Alloy Frame - FOX 36 Float Performance Elite 150mm Fork - FOX Nude TR EVOL, TwinLoc, 150mm - Shimano XT, 12-Speed - Shimano XT 4-piston Disc Brakes - Syncros Revelstoke 2.0 TR Wheels - Maxxis Foldable Tires - FOX Dropper Post - Syncros Parts

Any Trail, Any Time. With the Genius 930, this phrase has never rung truer. With our TwinLoc Suspension System to always optimize your ride, a SRAM Eagle 12-speed drivetrain, and Syncros components, the Genius 930 is a mountain bike that will get you up and down the mountain without breaking the bank. Key Features: - Genius Carbon HMF-Alloy Frame - FOX 36 Float Rhythm 150mm Fork - FOX Float, TwinLoc, 150mm - SRAM NX-X1 Eagle 12 Speed - Shimano 4-piston Disc Brakes - Syncros X-30S TR Rims - Maxxis Foldable Tires - Syncros Dropper Post and Parts

Any Trail, Any time. With the Genius 940, this phrase has never rung truer. With our TwinLoc Suspension System to always optimize your ride, a Shimano 12-speed drivetrain, and Syncros components, the Genius 940 is a mountain bike that will get you up and down the mountain without breaking the bank. Key Features; - Genius Alloy SL Frame - RockShox Revelation RL3 150mm Fork - FOX Float, TwinLoc, 150mm - Shimano XT-Deore, 12 Speed - Shimano 4-piston Disc Brakes - Syncros X-30S TR Rims - Maxxis Foldable Tires - Syncros Dropper Post and Parts

Everything you love about the Genius, but with a lower price point. The Genius 950 is a mountain bike that features a Marzocchi fork, a SRAM Eagle drivetrain, and Syncros components. Grab your bike, and get on the trail. Key Features: - Genius Alloy SL Frame - Marzocchi Z2 Air 150mm Fork - X-Fusion Nude, TwinLoc, 150mm - SRAM NX-X1 Eagle, 12 Speed - Shimano Disc Brakes - Syncros X-30 TR Rims - Maxxis Foldable Tires - Syncros Dropper Post and Parts

KEY FEATURES: - Genius Carbon HMF-Alloy Frame - Ohlins RXF36m.2 Air 160mm - FOX FLOAT X Nude, TracLoc, 150mm - SRAM GX Eagle AXS 12 Speed - Shimano XT 4 Piston Disc Brakes - Maxxis Foldable Tires Made to go up the mountain in a hurry, and down the mountain even faster. The all-new Genius ST features a custom Float X Nude shock from FOX and is the perfect bike for those who have an insatiable hunger for rippin' trail. Please note that bike specifications are subject to change without prior notice. TECHNOLOGIES: PATENTED INTEGRATED SUSPENSION TECHNOLOGY The new Genius applies our patented Integrated Suspension Technology. Not only does this make for a fantastic looking bike, but it also allows us to improve the bike's suspension performance. Primarily, we can engineer frames with a lower center of gravity, resulting in better handling, and a more stable, confidence inspiring ride for the end user. Additionally, the frame’s construction is stiffer around the BB, which reduces unnecessary movements laterally to the direction of the shock’s travel. It goes without saying that the shock is also protected from debris and the elements, two of the main enemies when it comes to shock performance. EXTERNAL SAG INDICATOR Setting sag and checking travel use is easier than ever before with the new Genius. An external indicator on the link allows the end user to easily set sag and to identify how much travel they’re using. INTEGRATED HEADSET CABLE ROUTING The Genius features a Hixon Cockpit from Syncros, which has undergone a redesign. Integrating the cables presents a number of unique problems and the Hixon was designed in part to address this. Syncros’s designers worked on the shape to allow the cables to flow under the bar and around the sides of the stem before disappearing into the headset with integrated plastic parts to keep it clean and efficient. This avoids bends or kinks in the cables and provides a minimalist front end. All our bars and stems feature multiple options for computer, light, and camera mounts both on top or under the bar. EASY SHOCK ACCESS With the all-new Genius, accessing our patented integrated shock is easier than ever. Just push the button, pop off the cover, and access is yours. From here, adjusting rebound, air pressure, etc. is a mere button push away. When you're done, just pop the cover back on until you hear a "click" and off you go. SUPER TRAIL FAMILY SCOTT's Super Trail line is a new, progressive specification of Mountain Bikes and E-MTB's featuring suspension components that favor more adjustability. Bikes in the ST range are tailored more toward the downhill part of the ride. NUDE SUSPENSION TECHNOLOGY Shocks with NUDE Technology have been integral to SCOTT Full suspension bikes for nearly two decades. Working closely with our suspension partners, we continue to improve upon this technology so that whether you're racing World Cups at the highest level or out for a big day in the mountains, you'll always have the best support on offer.

KEY FEATURES: - Genius Alloy Frame - RockShox Lyrik 160mm - FOX FLOAT X Nude, TracLoc, 150mm - SRAM NX-SX Eagle 12 Speed - SRAM DB8 4 Piston Disc Brakes - Maxxis Foldable Tires Made to go up the mountain in a hurry, and down the mountain even faster. The all-new Genius ST features a custom Float X Nude shock from FOX and is the perfect bike for those who have an insatiable hunger for rippin' trail. PATENTED INTEGRATED SUSPENSION TECHNOLOGY The new Genius applies our patented Integrated Suspension Technology. Not only does this make for a fantastic looking bike, but it also allows us to improve the bike's suspension performance. Primarily, we can engineer frames with a lower center of gravity, resulting in better handling, and a more stable, confidence inspiring ride for the end user. Additionally, the frame’s construction is stiffer around the BB, which reduces unnecessary movements laterally to the direction of the shock’s travel. It goes without saying that the shock is also protected from debris and the elements, two of the main enemies when it comes to shock performance. EXTERNAL SAG INDICATOR Setting sag and checking travel use is easier than ever before with the new Genius. An external indicator on the link allows the end user to easily set sag and to identify how much travel they’re using. INTEGRATED HEADSET CABLE ROUTING The Genius features a Hixon Cockpit from Syncros, which has undergone a redesign. Integrating the cables presents a number of unique problems and the Hixon was designed in part to address this. Syncros’s designers worked on the shape to allow the cables to flow under the bar and around the sides of the stem before disappearing into the headset with integrated plastic parts to keep it clean and efficient. This avoids bends or kinks in the cables and provides a minimalist front end. All our bars and stems feature multiple options for computer, light, and camera mounts both on top or under the bar. EASY SHOCK ACCESS With the all-new Genius, accessing our patented integrated shock is easier than ever. Just push the button, pop off the cover, and access is yours. From here, adjusting rebound, air pressure, etc. is a mere button push away. When you're done, just pop the cover back on until you hear a "click" and off you go. SUPER TRAIL FAMILY SCOTT's Super Trail line is a new, progressive specification of Mountain Bikes and E-MTB's featuring suspension components that favor more adjustability. Bikes in the ST range are tailored more toward the downhill part of the ride. NUDE SUSPENSION TECHNOLOGY Shocks with NUDE Technology have been integral to SCOTT Full suspension bikes for nearly two decades. Working closely with our suspension partners, we continue to improve upon this technology so that whether you're racing World Cups at the highest level or out for a big day in the mountains, you'll always have the best support on offer.

The Ransom. This Enduro Mountain Bike features 170mm of trail-munchin', climb-crushing, stage-winning, all-day-pinning mountain biking excellence. The 910 comes equipped with a FOX 38 fork, our TwinLoc Suspension System, a SRAM Eagle groupset, and Syncros components to help you get away with murder, regardless of your ability level. Key Features: - Ransom Carbon HMX-Alloy Frame - FOX 38 Float Perf. Elite 170mm Fork - FOX Nude TR EVOL, TwinLoc, 170mm - SRAM GX Eagle, 12 Speed - Shimano XT 4-piston Disc Brakes - Syncros Revelstoke 2.0 TR Wheels - Maxxis Kevlar Tires - FOX Dropper Post - Syncros Parts

The Ransom. This Enduro Mountain Bike features 170mm of trail-munchin', climb-crushing, stage-winning, all-day-pinning mountain biking excellence. The 920 comes equipped with a FOX 38 fork, our TwinLoc Suspension System, a SRAM Eagle groupset, and Syncros components to help you get away with murder, regardless of your ability level. Key Features: - Ransom Alloy SL Frame - FOX 38 Float Performance 170mm Fork - FOX Nude T EVOL, TwinLoc, 170mm - SRAM NX Eagle, 12 Speed - Shimano 4-piston Disc Brakes - Syncros Revelstoke 2.5 TR Wheels - Maxxis Kevlar Tires - Syncros Dropper Post and Parts

The Ransom. 170mm of trail-munchin', climb-crushing, stage-winning, all-day-pinning mountain biking excellence. The 920 comes equipped with the all-new FOX 38 fork, our TwinLoc Suspension System, a SRAM Eagle groupset, and Syncros components to help you get away with murder, regardless of your ability level. Key Features - Ransom Alloy SL Frame - FOX 38 Float Perf 170mm Fork - FOX Nude T EVOL, TwinLoc, 170mm Shock - SRAM NX Eagle 12 Speed Drivetrain - Shimano 4 Piston Disc Brakes - Syncros Revelstoke 2.5 TR Wheels - Maxxis Kevlar Tires - Syncros Dropper Post and Parts

The Ransom. This Enduro Mountain Bike features 170mm of trail-munchin', climb-crushing, stage-winning, all-day-pinning mountain biking excellence. The 930 comes equipped with a RockShox Domain fork, our TwinLoc Suspension System, a Shimano 12-speed groupset, and Syncros components to help you get away with murder, regardless of your ability level. Key Features: - Ransom Alloy SL Frame - RockShox Domain R 170mm Fork - X-Fusion Nude, TwinLoc, 170mm - Shimano Deore, 12 Speed - Shimano 4-piston disc brakes - Syncros X-30S TR Rims - Maxxis Kevlar Tires - Syncros Dropper Post and Parts

The SCOTT Scale 965 comes fully equipped with a Shimano 12-speed drivetrain and a RockShox fork along with Remote Lockout technology to allow for multiple travel settings to adjust to riding conditions. Key Features: - Scale Alloy 6061 Frame Boost - RockShox Judy 100mm Fork w/Maxle - RideLoc 2-Position Remote - Shimano SLX-Deore, 12 Speed - Shimano Disc Brakes - Syncros Rims - Maxxis Rekon Race Tires

The SCOTT Scale 965 comes fully equipped with a Shimano 12-speed drivetrain and a RockShox fork, along with Remote Lockout technology to allow for multiple travel settings to adjust to riding conditions. Key Features - Scale Alloy 6061 Frame Boost - RockShox Judy 100mm Maxle Fork - RideLoc 2-Position Remote - Shimano SLX-Deore 12 Speed Drivetrain - Shimano Disc Brakes - Syncros Rims - Maxxis Rekon Race Tires

The SCOTT Scale 970 comes fully equipped with a SRAM Eagle 12-speed drivetrain and a RockShox fork along with Remote Lockout technology to allow for multiple travel settings to adjust to riding conditions. Key Features: - Scale Alloy 6061 Frame Boost QR - RockShox Judy 100mm Fork - RideLoc 2-Position Remote - SRAM NX-SX, 12-Speed - Shimano Disc Brakes - Syncros Rims - Maxxis Rekon Race Tires

The SCOTT Scale 970 comes fully equipped with a SRAM Eagle 12-speed drivetrain and a RockShox fork, along with Remote Lockout technology to allow for multiple travel settings to adjust to riding conditions. Key Features - Scale Alloy 6061 Frame Boost QR - RockShox Judy 100mm Fork - RideLoc 2-Position Remote - SRAM SX 12 Speed Drivetrain - Shimano Disc Brakes - Syncros Rims - Maxxis Rekon Race Tires

When you think of the perfect mountain bike, what comes to mind? For us, it's the all new Spark 930. Why, you ask? Well, beyond the fact that it is fast, lightweight and ultra capable on all sorts of terrain, it's just damned good lookin'. Short-travel trail bike? "Downcountry" rig? Occasional race bike? Whatever, call it what you want to call it. All we know is that this is one hell of a mountain bike. KEY FEATURES - Spark Carbon HMF-Alloy Frame - FOX 34 Float Rhythm 130mm Fork - FOX Nude 5 EVOL, 120mm, TwinLoc - Shimano XT-SLX 12 Speed - Shimano Deore 4 Piston Disc Brakes - Syncros X-30SE TR Rims - Schwalbe Wicked Will Tires - Syncros Dropper Post and Parts

When you think of the perfect mountain bike, what comes to mind? For us, it's the all new Spark 940. Why, you ask? Well, beyond the fact that it is fast, lightweight and ultra capable on all sorts of terrain, it's just damned good lookin'. Short-travel trail bike? "Downcountry" rig? Occasional race bike? Whatever, call it what you want to call it. All we know is that this is one hell of a mountain bike. KEY FEATURES - Spark Carbon HMF-Alloy Frame - RockShox Pike Select RL3 130mm Fork - RS Deluxe Select RL3, 120mm, TwinLoc - SRAM NX Eagle 12 Speed - Shimano Disc Brakes - Syncros X-30SE TR Rims - Schwalbe Wicked Will Tires - Syncros Dropper Post and Parts

When you think of the perfect mountain bike, what comes to mind? For us, it's the all new Spark 950. Why, you ask? Well, beyond the fact that it is fast, lightweight and ultra capable on all sorts of terrain, it's just damned good lookin'. Short-travel trail bike? "Downcountry" rig? Occasional race bike? Whatever, call it what you want to call it. All we know is that this is one hell of a mountain bike. KEY FEATURES - Spark Alloy SL Frame - RockShox Pike Select RL3 130mm Fork - RS Deluxe Select RL3, 120mm, TwinLoc - SRAM GX Eagle 12 Speed - Shimano Disc Brakes - Syncros X-30SE TR Rims - Schwalbe Wicked Will Tires - Syncros Dropper Post and Parts

When you think of the perfect mountain bike, what comes to mind? For us, it's the all new Spark 960. Why, you ask? Well, beyond the fact that it is fast, lightweight and ultra capable on all sorts of terrain, it's just damned good lookin'. Short-travel trail bike? "Downcountry" rig? Occasional race bike? Whatever, call it what you want to call it. All we know is that this is one hell of a mountain bike. KEY FEATURES - Spark Alloy SL Frame - RockShox Judy 130mm Fork - X-Fusion Nude 5, 120mm, TwinLoc - Shimano XT-Deore 12 Speed - Shimano Disc Brakes - Syncros X-30SE TR Rims - Schwalbe Wicked Will Tires - Syncros Dropper Post and Parts

When you think of the perfect mountain bike, what comes to mind? For us, it's the all new Spark 970. Why, you ask? Well, beyond the fact that it is fast, lightweight and ultra capable on all sorts of terrain, it's just damned good lookin'. Short-travel trail bike? "Downcountry" rig? Occasional race bike? Whatever, call it what you want to call it. All we know is that this is one hell of a mountain bike. KEY FEATURES - Spark Alloy SL Frame - RockShox Judy 130mm Fork - X-Fusion Nude 5, 120mm, TwinLoc - SRAM NX-SX Eagle 12 Speed - Shimano Disc Brakes - Syncros X-30SE TR Rims - Schwalbe Wicked Will Tires - Syncros Dropper Post and Parts

If in doubt, take a Bronson out From flat out on the TR to fully flat over a table, if you wanna send it the Bronson delivers. The 150mm-travel bike can go deep on any landing and the VPP suspension design makes sure that there's no wasted energy when heading back up for another go. If you value style at speed or want to have fun feeling fast, then mixed wheels (29" up front, 27.5" out back) are the right choice. The larger front wheel provides more traction and stability that'll make you feel more confident squaring off the turns and diving for the inside lines. But a 27.5-inch tire in the rear means this bike still loves getting up on the back wheel and into the air.

If in doubt, take a Bronson out From flat out on the TR to fully flat over a table, if you wanna send it the Bronson delivers. The 150mm-travel bike can go deep on any landing and the VPP suspension design makes sure that there's no wasted energy when heading back up for another go. If you value style at speed or want to have fun feeling fast, then mixed wheels (29" up front, 27.5" out back) are the right choice. The larger front wheel provides more traction and stability that'll make you feel more confident squaring off the turns and diving for the inside lines. But a 27.5-inch tire in the rear means this bike still loves getting up on the back wheel and into the air.

THE MOUNTAIN BIKE, DISTILLED With 29-inch wheels, 145mm of rear Virtual Pivot Point (VPP) travel and a versatile personality, the newest Santa Cruz Hightower delivers mountain bike thrills over a wide range of terrain. Big on wheels, medium on travel, and short on fuss, this do-it-all model shines with a versatile balance of geometry, spec and durability. It’s mountain biking, distilled.

THE MOUNTAIN BIKE, DISTILLED With 29-inch wheels, 145mm of rear Virtual Pivot Point (VPP) travel and a versatile personality, the newest Santa Cruz Hightower delivers mountain bike thrills over a wide range of terrain. Big on wheels, medium on travel, and short on fuss, this do-it-all model shines with a versatile balance of geometry, spec and durability. It's mountain biking, distilled.

THE MOUNTAIN BIKE, DISTILLED The newest version of the Hightower remains our greatest hits of engineering - now further refined and bottled into our most all-terrain of bikes. Big on wheels, medium on travel, and short on fuss, this is the do-it-all model that does it over and over again thanks to a versatile balance of geo, spec, and durability. If you’re not looking for extremes, just something extremely good, the Hightower is your elevator. Engineering Details: - OUR ENGINEERS’ GREATEST HITS Not all frames are created equal. Hightower represents Santa Cruz’s greatest hits, showcasing our design, engineering, and performance prowess. - LOWER LINK ASSEMBLY The highly sculpted and optimized Lower Link (A) houses a geometry-adjusting Flip Chip (B) and beefy Pivot Axles (C) to virtually eliminate lateral flex. - UPPER LINK ASSEMBLY We only use the highest quality Enduro MAX or TPX sealed, radial bearings (A) and premium fasteners (B) for our linkage assemblies. They’re easy to properly torque and maintain, plus we offer free replacement bearings for life. - ONE-PIECE SWINGARM VPP suspension utilizes a one-piece swingarm that eliminates the need for pivots on the stays, creating a stout, bulletproof rear end for accurate tracking and superior performance. - C AND CC CARBON Santa Cruz offers two grades of carbon—top-end CC Carbon and value-minded C Carbon. Though they have the same stiffness and performance, CC is lighter and comes paired with a more premium suspension. - CARBON MASTERY The Sag Window (A), Glovebox (B), and internal cable tunnels (not shown) demonstrate Santa Cruz’s expertise in combining practical function with carbon design and manufacturing artistry. - THE SUM OF THE PARTS In isolation, all these things are great—together with fanatical suspension tuning, a premium build spec, and meticulous attention to detail, they’re transcendent.

BIGGER. BADDER. BETTER. With big 29-inch wheels, a long reach, 165mm of rear Virtual Pivot Point (VPP) suspension paired with a 170mm-travel fork, the Megatower is one big, bad monster bike. Capable on gnarly downhill terrain, the Mega's also got a pedalable pedigree to get you back to the top.

If ever there was a gravity riders' XC bike, the Tallboy is it. The new 120mm Tallboy takes a leap further into what short-travel bikes really are capable of. With kick-ass lower-link VPP suspension, a streamlined design, the typical Santa Cruz refinement, and rather radical geometry, the Tallboy is back to being a genre-bending folk hero. Sure, 10mm more travel might only seem like one small step. But, coupled with a lower link-driven VPP suspension design, this is one giant leap for the Tallboy. It's the kind of bike that makes you sprint while going up, along, over, or down because of the maximum efficiency of the VPP design and responsive, lightweight chassis. But, because it shares the same engineering principles as our longest travel bikes, the progressive lower link-mounted shock feels equally at home doing cross-country as it does in extreme-country. Paired with a 130mm fork the new Tallboy becomes ever more appealing to riders who like to open it up. And, the geometry: that's a big part of what's going on... Established theory suggests shorter-travel bikes get ridden more slowly, therefore require steeper and more conservative geometries. In reality though, when was the last time you ever throttled back on a fun trail because you weren't on a bigger bike? ...caution to the wind and all that. So, we've done the same here and mimicked our longer travel geometry to create a bike with a 65.5-degree head-angle, generous front center, and short-offset fork, something rarely seen on a bike of this ilk. And, the radical thinking doesn't stop there. The Tallboy's short-short 430mm chainstays have +/- 10mm of rear axle adjustment to ensure riders of all sizes and styles feel equally at home. Match that to a relatively low BB (335mm and 37.5mm drop), and you've got a combo that's ready to haul into every pocket turn and launch out the other side.