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How would you compare it to the Rocky Element?

Does anyone know the weights of the stock builds? Ibis doesn't show it on their site, and ibis isn't carried in any of my LBSs. I'm looking at the GX build with the Alloy rims, specifically.

Awesome review. You've inspired me to build up one of my own Epic Evo's in same fashion so I can try to keep up with my sons racing NICA this season. Where are these trails located? Beautiful singletrack there...

always good !

I have the yeti sb140 and I love it. I also have the yeti sb160 and it is my daily driver even on mellow blue trails. I don’t think the yeti sb120 will do for me. I can see the yeti sb120 (or the new yeti XC) for marathon or true XC trails. The one thing I will say, on yeti bikes, you need to be on the front side as supposed to a Santa Cruz tallboy (or Hightower) where your body position is more toward the rear.

Please review Cervelo ZFS-5.

Do you think having a coil could be the reason for so many flats? Since it’s more planted it might hit rocks a little harder?

When are you going to do a review on the new Specialized Chisel? You've become my go to reviewer for an things short travel. Thanks for the great content.

So does this bike suck now that you have reviewed highly a lot of other bikes since?

I’ve been waiting for this review! I’d like to try one, but I’d have a hard time turning my back on a dw link pivot or ibis.

Have you tried these on trails where you actually have to pedal?

Great review! I feel like you summed my life up. That’s the bike I own and as a NICA coach I was falling back (not due to age ;). I bought the Blur as a secondary bike. Similar travel numbers, but but completely different rides.

I have a TB 4. Had TB 3 before that. Huge difference between them. Prefer the TB 4 even though its 5 lbs heavier. Only issue I have is the LLVPP requires a lot more wrenching on bike to keep it running good. Have to yank the pivot axel every few months, clean and re-grease it all. Not a deal breaker but might be more than some want to mess with.

How would you compare this to the Revel Rascal?

strange EPIC EVO 7th and also new 8 using Small description SPECIALIZED and EPIC uses BIG one on Downtube. That how you can easily differs them

Pivot trail 429 or this bike. Asking for a friend

Pivot Firebird or SB160?

Great video, thank you.

Wait till you try the new Ripley. You might forget all about this Tallboy.

I love this bike and almost bought one. I found a last-year’s-model Ibis Ripley (carbon) at a killer price, so I have that instead. The Ripley is great. The TB was more upright in stance and a little more confidence inspiring downhill. Both are very versatile - plenty good climbers and more nimble than more slack bikes (something that drives me nuts), but more comfortable and confident at descending than cross country bikes. These are perfect for the flowy trails and moderate downhills that are my preference.

Great, timely review Yum Yum! From the number of comments received asking your opinions on so many similar ilk bikes, you can see the credibility you have with us -- extremely high! Kudos! Gotta say, as a 77-year old Colorado NICA coach who now rides only green/blue (maybe a black every blue moon!) trails at moderate speeds, my several years old Ibis Ripley (carbon) more than exceeds my talents and .... since Rule #1 is FUN .... can't be beat! Throw some Rekons on that beauty and SMILE .... uphill and down!

Is it remarkably "Xc-faster" than standard (non evo) Stumpjumper?

How does it compare to Pivot T429 on climb and descent?

Would like to hear what Tyler thought?

How do you think this bike would suite a 250 + lb rider? I previously owned a 120mm rear/130mm front bike and I definitely exhausted the travel despite dialing it in per mfg spec. I do hear the tallboy has better leverage. Thanks!

Your bike shop must love you, spending tons of money there haha. Putting new tire and parts on demo bikes? There bike lineup really blurs the lines between bikes, I’d say the Hightower or 5150 is a pure trail bike, this one is more down country

I have a Tallboy V5 with the Cascade Link, Fox 36 140mm, and a Float X… Now a “HighBoy,” the thing rips and jumps like no other. I also have a Pivot Trail 429 and a Mach 6, but I ride my Tallboy the most. It rips

How would you compare the V4 to the current tallboy?

Specialized Chisel FS might be the best value xc/trail bike.

I kinda see this Tallboy as I saw the Following. Both known to handle chunk like no other 120mm bike, both heavy 6 to 7lbs frames. Why not just have the same weight penalty and get one level up 8n travel to 140mm? If that's the 8ntended terrain, why limit yourself to 120mm? If it was me I would opt for an extra 20mm travel for a bike doing burlier stuff if you are already paying a weight penalty. If you are choosing a Tallboy over a Hightower or Following over an Offering what advantages are there for 20mm less travel. More efficiency?

bike looks hella nice!

How does it feel compared to the Ibis Ripley?

Ripley AF or TB for your money? As an all-rounder?

How does it compare to the Rocky Mountain element

I had a Tallboy v4. One of my favorite bikes I’ve ever owned. I may just need one when I want to have fun. Favorite bike of all time.

More capable than a 429? From a trail bike or xc bike perspective?

I was between this and a Norco Fluid. The value for money was just so good on the Norco. You should demo one. Awesome bikes !!

Much popy than the evil following ?

Thanks so much! I got my TB5 last year just before the release of the SRAM Transmission and I have been loving it and riding it hard! I got it set up with a XT drive train and it’s my everything bike. It climbs pretty well and it rips downhill through all of the trails here in Northern California. I’ve been looking forward to hearing your thoughts about the TB5 for a while now and I’m excited to hear how you compare it to so many others in the category. Thanks again.

Finally!

I love the Tallboy! Wish the reach on the large was just a tad longer for me.

Browsing the santa cruz website, it appears that every single bike is a complete rip-off considering the components you get for the price. SRAM NX on a $5k bike is absolutely wild

How does it compare to the Spur?

Fantastic! I just got off my 2020 TB and went with a new 5010cc. loving it!

I am trying to decide between this and a Transition Spur, talk about perfect timing.

This vs RM element. Which one would you rather have for all around trail riding? I know you had an element for a while.

have had the tallboy for the last year or so. Defiantly a good one bike to do it all, especially with a 140 fork. But, its not as good at going DH as a Hightower, or as efficient as a Ripley, Stumpjumper (or assuming Spur and Top Fuel). Selling mine though for something lighter and a better pedaling bike. Completely agree that their marketing is backwards, ive used the same explanation

How does the Spur compare to this?

Would love to see a comparison video to the Rippley v4s