Pete spent a week in the highest of Scottish Highlands to see what the new Santa Cruz Tallboy can do when the going gets tough.

This two from the top model adds the carbon Reserve wheels to the mix, giving the Santa Cruz Tallboy as seen here a price tag of £7,299.99. Hailed as the ‘downhiller’s XC bike’, can this 120mm travel, full carbon 29er live up to the hype?

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