Introducing the Tallboy LT carbon 14

Check out the Tallboy LT alloy version here



Here's where we get into the flagship of our flagships. We put a lot of emphasis on the suspension performance and ride characteristics of our VPP suspension-design tuneability of shock rates for individual designs, superb pedaling AND bump absorption characteristics, awesome chassis stiffness and ride dynamics, short stiff links with really good hardware, durability, ease of service—but we get real geeked out when we can build all that stuff into a carbon fiber bike. Carbon fiber processes are not all equal, and this is not all just random "black metal." We are very proud of what we can achieve with carbon fiber, and the way we do our layup gives us the advantage to build bikes that are lighter AND stronger than just about everyone else. That said, this is the Tallboy LTc. Same geometry, same suspension, same intent as the aluminum version, but crafted from carbon fiber using our proprietary onepiece layup process. This is also our first foray into 142x12 rear axle territory. For lack of any better hyperbole, this bike is siiiiiick! 135mm travel, all the good juicy features already mentioned in the Tallboy LT blurb above, but also stiffer, stronger, and really, really effing light. Weight for a frame, with shock included, is 5.3 pounds.
Yup.


Features:

M, L, XL sizes

Proprietary one-piece carbon fiber layup

Tapered headtube

Replaceable derailleur hanger

ISCG05 mount

135mm travel, 7.875"x2" shock

Custom tuned Fox Float RP23 Kashima shock

Collet axle pivot hardware

Offset lower link (better chainguide clearance), recessed grease ports

Continuous cable routing, dropper post routing

Threaded BB shell (we think this is still the best, most userfriendly, widely compatible, globally serviceable way to install a bottom bracket.)


Available complete with R/AM spec for $4399 or SPX/AM spec for $5299



Colors: Matte Carbon/Orange, Solar Yellow/Black


Geometry

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