If you find yourself thinking “Why?” You’re not alone.
A humble and quiet rider, Ben Hildred has been amassing a cult following for the titan efforts surrounding his rides. He isn’t quick to shout his efforts from the rooftops, and he isn’t what you expect when you think of a high-performance athlete, but Ben is a bruiser. The “Everest” is a feather few cyclists have in their caps, but Ben’s cap is full. So full in fact, he thought “why not do two?” The route? 18 laps of his local trails with an average lap time of 2.5 hours. If that math sounds wonky to you, that’s because it is. Rough singletrack and no sleep is the winning recipe for an ascent into madness, but for Ben it’s just another ride. As for the “why” we'll leave that to Ben to answer.
There was only one bike Ben would grab for a ride of these proportions - his Santa Cruz Tallboy. The bike that has earned a loyal following amongst those who seek a go-to bike that will hold up to the relentless hammering of "power hour" hot laps or long days in the saddle. The highly-refined VPP™ suspension combines pedaling efficiency and all-out bump-chomping prowess. Lightweight, efficient but no compromises for when the trail gets technical.
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The Tallboy
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