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2015 Santa Cruz Tallboy Carbon R vs 2015 Marin Rocky Ridge 7.2

The Santa Cruz Tallboy Carbon R is a Cross Country bike, while the Marin Rocky Ridge 7.2 is a Trail bike. The Santa Cruz Tallboy Carbon R's frame is made from Carbon, while the Marin Rocky Ridge 7.2's is Aluminium / Alloy. The Santa Cruz Tallboy Carbon R has 29" wheels, while the Marin Rocky Ridge 7.2 has 27.5" wheels. The Santa Cruz Tallboy Carbon R has RockShox forks. The Santa Cruz Tallboy Carbon R retails for $3,399 USD. The Santa Cruz Tallboy Carbon R comes in S, M, L, XL, XXL, while the Marin Rocky Ridge 7.2 comes in SM, MD, LG.

  • Frameset
  • Frame Material
  • Frame
  • Fork
  • Shock
  • Motor
  • Battery
  • Wheels
  • Hubs
  • Wheels
  • Wheel Size
  • Spokes
  • Tires
  • Drivetrain
  • Chain
  • Crank
  • Bottom Bracket
  • Front Derailleur
  • Rear Derailleur
  • Shifters
  • Cassette
  • Pedals
  • Components
  • Brakeset
  • Brakeset Brand
  • Handlebar
  • Saddle
  • Seatpost
  • Stem
  • Grips
  • Headset
  • 29" Full Carbon
  • RockShox Recon Gold TK Solo Air with 15mm Through Axle and Tapered Steerer, 120mm
  • FOX Float CTD Evolution (FOX Float CTD Adjust Factory Kashima Option)
  • SRAM MTH 716 Front / SRAM MTH 746 Rear
  • WTB STi19 TCS
  • 29"
  • DT Champion 2.0
  • Maxxis Ikon, 29"x2.2", Tubeless Ready
  • 17.53", N/A, 24/38 Tooth, Shimano SLX HG75
  • Shimano Deore M615 2x10-Speed
  • 13.04", Included with Crankset, Standard 73mm Threaded
  • Shimano Deore
  • Shimano XT M786 GS Shadow Plus
  • Shimano Deore M610
  • Shimano Deore M615 with Shimano RT66 160mm Rotors, Shimano
  • Race Face Evolve Flat , 31.8mm x 720mm
  • WTB Volt Race
  • Race Face Ride, 375mm, 30.9mm, Standard, 30.9mm, Standard
  • Race Face Ride
  • Santa Cruz Palmdale Lock-On
  • Cane Creek 10 Series Tapered, Cartridge Bearing
  • Series Three Alloy with SHOT Tech, 27.5
  • X Fusion, X-Fusion Velvet RL with 15mm LockX Dropouts, 130mm Travel
  • Marin 4 Sealed Bearing, 142 x 12mm Through Axle
  • Alex MD23, Tubeless Convertible, 27.5”, 32-Hole
  • 27.5"
  • Schwalbe Nobby Nic, Performance, 27.5 x 2.25
  • KMC, KMC Z99
  • Suntour, Suntour XCR for 1x9-Speed, 32T Chainring
  • SRAM GXP
  • Shimano Alivio, Shimano Alivio, 9-Speed
  • Shimano Alivio, Shimano Alivio, 9-Speed
  • Tektro, Tektro Auriga Hydraulic Disc, 7” Rotor
  • Double Butted 6061 Alloy, OS-31.8mm, 10mm Rise, 740mm Wide
  • WTB VOLT Sport
  • Marin Comp Alloy Micro Adjust, 2014 Alloy, 15mm Offset, 400mm
  • Marin Forged OS Alloy Threadless, 31.8mm Bar Clamp
  • Marin Micro-Knurl Double Locking
  • FSA Orbit 1.5B-1 ZS

Why it pays to compare

Mountain Bikes are complicated machines.

They have parts from hundreds of different manufacturers, come in all shapes and sizes (and colours) and are all suited for different purposes. Choosing the right new (or used) Mountain Bike is a complicated, confusing and highly emotional (think buying a new car- the shiny red one is the best choice right?).

Comparing mountain bikes helps bring a bit of logic and reason into the decision process. Not only will comparing mountain bikes save you money, but you'll also find the bike most suitable to you, your riding style and your budget. Plus, when you do hit the Buy Now button, you'll have the confidence you're choosing the perfect bike for you.

It's easy to get carried away by the most rad looking frame, with the coolest paint job and the most aggressive new geometry, but the components are one of the most important things to consider.

A wise Mountain biker

What to compare

Components

It's essential to know which components make up a bike. From there you can compare the differences, such as build quality, performance, features, weight and price. This takes some of the guesswork out of buying a mountain bike.

Here are the components that have the biggest impact on your ride. You should be paying particular attention to these:

  • Fork
  • Shock
  • Drivetrain (Derailleur, shifter, cranks, chain etc.)
  • Brakeset
  • Wheels
Price

Ultimately, for most of us, price is the deciding factor and you want to get the most bang for your buck. Comparing the price of mountain bikes, along with which components you're getting, helps you determine what you're actually paying for. Are you spending your hard-earned dollars on a quality bike frame, with quality components and a solid warranty? Or are you simply paying for a brand name?

Reviews

Nothing is more helpful than what real people think about a bike. It's the next best thing to riding one yourself. Reviews give you a real insight into how a bike actually rides, instead of just what the numbers seem to say about it.

Warranties

Different bike companies have different warranties. It's important to compare the length of these warranties, what they'll cover and who's covered.

How to compare

  1. Search for mountain bikes that you'd like to compare.
  2. Tap Compare. You're done. No really, you are.
  3. A huge comparison table comes up, allowing you to compare components and specs for each bike.
  4. Want to delve into a bike a bit more? Click on the bike's name to view in-depth info, reviews, prices, specifications, images and more.