Last Wednesday I placed an order for a Tallboy LT, SPXAM kit with custom paint (satin black/red blockface graphics) and the estimated 3 week wait is KILLING ME. Literally.
Anyhow what did the rest of you order and how long is your estimated wait until arrival?
I ordered a Tallboy LTc, size L, black/orange... 2 weeks ago. Delivery time between mid of May and of of june . No kit for the moment. Will probably go with a full XTR group and brakes, Revelation 140mm DA, ZTR wheels, Reverb, Crank Brothers Iodine or Cobalt Carbon handlebar... nearly the same as my Blur TRc bike
Good thread! Hopefully this will be the picture thread once the bikes are coming through?
I ordered my matt carbon/orange LTc on April 2nd with a delivery estimated to be end of May.
I haven't decided if I'm going to swap the XTR, bars, stem, reverb etc off my Nickel or go for a complete new build but I'm planning on using Float 140's, Mavic TN718 rims with Hope hubs and possibly a 1x10 setup.
I ordered a Tallboy LTc, size L, black/orange... 2 weeks ago. Delivery time between mid of May and of of june . No kit for the moment. Will probably go with a full XTR group and brakes, Revelation 140mm DA, ZTR wheels, Reverb, Crank Brothers Iodine or Cobalt Carbon handlebar... nearly the same as my Blur TRc bike
Originally Posted by Just J
Good thread! Hopefully this will be the picture thread once the bikes are coming through?
I ordered my matt carbon/orange LTc on April 2nd with a delivery estimated to be end of May.
I haven't decided if I'm going to swap the XTR, bars, stem, reverb etc off my Nickel or go for a complete new build but I'm planning on using Float 140's, Mavic TN718 rims with Hope hubs and possibly a 1x10 setup.
Originally Posted by virtueminehonour
Deposit down on a black/orange with Fox 34. Should be here for the end of May. (Scotland)
Most kit transferred from my current bike - reverb, flow/pro2, Salsa bars, SLX 36/22, XT 10 speed but I may gt a new XTR Plus mech.
Can. Not. Wait.
I don't understand . . . . all three of you make it sound as if you ordered just the frame, yet I didn't think that was possible yet . . . confused.
Or are you just getting a kit and selling off parts?
Alcohol may lead nowhere, but it sure is the scenic route!
I don't understand . . . . all three of you make it sound as if you ordered just the frame, yet I didn't think that was possible yet . . . confused.
Or are you just getting a kit and selling off parts?
As far as I was/am aware it's possible, seeing as I've put money down on the first batch of frames to enter the UK, maybe my dealer is being a bit over zealous though?!
I don't understand . . . . all three of you make it sound as if you ordered just the frame, yet I didn't think that was possible yet . . . confused.
Or are you just getting a kit and selling off parts?
People ordered the frame, myself included, when they first announced it. They were saying they would be out early May. It even said so on their website.
Then, as I'm sure you'll recall, they suddenly said only the full bikes were coming out and due to huge demand frame-only would be coming months later.
So there are people who have ordered the frame, just waitin... and waitin... and waitin... for it to come out eventually. Myself included
My lbs has ordered a full bike and done me a deal on the frame, frok, headset and reverb. The rest is going onto another customers 'normal' Tallboy frame with some 120mm forks.
Its been about two weeks for me and I'm waiting on a regular carbon Tallboy. I made the order two day before the "april fools" thing was announced. My bike still is not in yet. Santa Cruz says they are backed up on all the Tallboys, high demand!
However, even though I ordered the SPX kit I'm considering the LTc now. I'll have to put it up for sale for what I paid for it. I say that because I'm sure the local shop would not be happy with it sitting around his shop. I must admit I haven't discussed it with him though, he just might help me out. I'm kinda unsure what to do? Should I keep this regular blk red Tallboy or get the LTc. What do you all think? Don't you hate sometimes when new stuff comes out. Ahh what to do...
Is there a way to keep track of the status of the order? Can you just call or email S/C and have them give you an update on the estimated delivery date? Or do people just bug the LBS. I have never been the early adopter type, its an unusual process, and dosn't work well with my inner 5-year old who demands toys now.
To Rev.14, if your bike has still not been built or delivered could you not just cancel the tallboy lt order and switch it to a ltc?
Is there a way to keep track of the status of the order? Can you just call or email S/C and have them give you an update on the estimated delivery date? Or do people just bug the LBS. I have never been the early adopter type, its an unusual process, and dosn't work well with my inner 5-year old who demands toys now.
To Rev.14, if your bike has still not been built or delivered could you not just cancel the tallboy lt order and switch it to a ltc?
Order status needs to be made through your dealer.
I crashed hard enough on my Tallboy to break my leg,
The carbon is way more durable than most people.
Its been about two weeks for me and I'm waiting on a regular carbon Tallboy. I made the order two day before the "april fools" thing was announced. My bike still is not in yet. Santa Cruz says they are backed up on all the Tallboys, high demand!
However, even though I ordered the SPX kit I'm considering the LTc now. I'll have to put it up for sale for what I paid for it. I say that because I'm sure the local shop would not be happy with it sitting around his shop. I must admit I haven't discussed it with him though, he just might help me out. I'm kinda unsure what to do? Should I keep this regular blk red Tallboy or get the LTc. What do you all think? Don't you hate sometimes when new stuff comes out. Ahh what to do...
I bought my Tallboy carbon w/ SPX kit on 3/29/12, just a few days before the announcement of the LTc. But, I fully knew they were going to release the LTc and didn't want a longer travel bike.
I say consider what type of trails you ride. Longer travel doesn't always mean better. Additionally, the LTcs are coming in around 3/4 lb heavier with similar SPX build (actually over 1 lb heavier than the regular Tallboy carbon if you go with the 34 float 140 fork on the LTc).
With all that said, if you really need the longer travel LTc, you should get it. Nothing is worse than spending $4K - $5K+ on something that is not exactly what you are looking for. You should check w/ your dealer and see if they will allow you to exchange. I know mine wouldn't have any issues doing the exchange. They move a TON of Santa Cruz bikes and could quickly sell mine to another buyer if I didn't want it.
Ordered my medium Black Tallboy LT yesterday. Was quoted three weeks from Santa Cruz. Plan to put the new Crank Brothers drop post and some custom wheels to start.
Ordered my medium Black Tallboy LT yesterday. Was quoted three weeks from Santa Cruz. Plan to put the new Crank Brothers drop post and some custom wheels to start.
Well, I just Demo'd the TB-LT up here at Sea Otter . . . lets just get it out of the way, but I was blown away by this bike. It is simply put, quite fantastic. I currently ride a Blur LT and this was my first ride on a 29er, and I had to remind myself that I was indeed on a 29er. This thing flies and it rails turns. Although the demo run was short (probably less than 5 miles, but at least it was single track) and didn't include any tech or chunk, the route was fast and flowed well, and the TB-LT handled it with ease. It did not at all feel like I was riding a 29er and was VERY comparable to my BLT2 in terms of handling.
I know what my next bike will be. No doubt about that.
Alcohol may lead nowhere, but it sure is the scenic route!
Did I miss something but has anyone notice the price on all the TB carbons seem to have increased? I purchased a TBc SPX and it seems to be the MSRP went up from what it was when I placed my order. Still considering an LTc too before mine arrives, the question is can I wait until next month for it to come in?
Did I miss something but has anyone notice the price on all the TB carbons seem to have increased? I purchased a TBc SPX and it seems to be the MSRP went up from what it was when I placed my order. Still considering an LTc too before mine arrives, the question is can I wait until next month for it to come in?
Yes, actually I did notice that. At the booth, the prices on (some of) the tags were scratched out and written over at Sea Otter, so whatever its due to, it happened really recently.
Alcohol may lead nowhere, but it sure is the scenic route!
I almost pulled the trigger on one, but I've decided to wait for the framesets. I want to build up a 2x10 setup with I9's and stans rims, so now it's killing me. how long will I have to wait? Come on SC, I want a frame, badly,
"And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years."
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. No kit for the moment. Will probably go with a full XTR group and brakes, Revelation 140mm DA, ZTR wheels, Reverb, Crank Brothers Iodine or Cobalt Carbon handlebar... nearly the same as my Blur TRc bike 
Originally Posted by fastFR
