TALLBOY X01 / Carbon CC

For MTB speed, tire choice and rolling resistance matter a lot, and that's baked into the score. The biggest contributors are a fairly average weight, wheel momentum that helps it carry speed between pedal strokes, relatively narrow MTB tires that roll quickly, and a high-end drivetrain that tends to feel crisp under load. It's the combination that matters: weight, rolling resistance, and (for road) aerodynamics.

How it climbs: 9.1/10. Within Mountain bikes, this comes out near the top. The low gear should feel friendly on most hills. The easiest gear works out to about 18.6 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~24% versus similar bikes. “Gear inches” sounds nerdy, but it’s just a quick way to describe how easy your lowest gear is to turn uphill. Lower usually means easier. Weight is around 13.4 kg, which you notice more on longer or slower climbs. Good for keeping cadence steady on climbs without overcooking it. Specs can vary by size and build, and some manufacturer details aren’t always published, so treat this as a strong guide rather than a guarantee.

Suspension score: 6/10. It sits in the “Confident trail control” bucket. That typically means noticeably better bump absorption and more consistent tracking on rougher sections. With suspension in the front and rear, the bike can stay more settled through repeated bumps. Expect steadier tracking on rougher sections without feeling like a long-travel downhill setup.

Balanced fit - a versatile position for long rides and faster efforts. It feels this way because the front end is very small, with ~31 mm of saddle-to-bar drop, with a very long stretch forward at ~633 mm. You'll likely be near 26 degrees of lean. Spacer height is roughly 14 mm.

What affects adjustability on this bike: Standard cockpit parts make it simpler to fine-tune your position over time, A more service-friendly routing setup makes changes easier; A dropper post adds practical adjustability while riding. Overall, it is Moderately Adjustable. This mainly reflects how easy it is to adjust or swap key fit parts over time.

This scores 8.2/10 for comfort, so it feels highly forgiving out on the road. So it’s tagged Ultra Smooth overall. It’s running about 102 mm tires on 29" wheels, and the big tires calm small hits and take the edge off trail chatter on roots, rocks, braking bumps, and repeated hits. The posture is forward, attacking (posture 7/10), which puts you in an attack stance, which can feel more intense on long, rough descents.

This setup is designed to stay stable and grippy on softer surfaces. The tires are about 4.0 in, which helps it float and find grip on soft ground (like sand, snow, or deep mud). It’s listed as Trail, but the parts point more toward Soft Terrain.