Tallboy S 2024
Build Kit & Specs
*Please note: we make every effort to ensure accuracy of spec information, but they are subject to change.
| Frame | |
|---|---|
| Material | |
| Features | |
| Suspension | |
| Fork | |
| Shock | |
| Drivetrain | |
| Rear Derailleur | |
| Shifter | |
| Crankset | |
| Cassette | |
| Chain | |
| Bottom Bracket | |
| Brakes | |
| Brakes | |
| Front Rotor | |
| Rear Rotor | |
| Cockpit | |
| Handlebars | |
| Stem | |
| Grips | |
| Headset | |
| Seatpost | |
| Saddle | |
| Wheels | |
| Front Rim | |
| Front Hub | |
| Front Tire | |
| Rear Rim | |
| Rear Hub | |
| Rear Tire | |
| Valves | |
| Ebike | |
| Battery | |
| Drive Unit | |
| Specs | |
| Headset | |
| Seat Post Diameter | |
| Seat Clamp Diameter | |
| Rear Brake Mount | |
| Bottom Bracket Shell | |
| Max Tire Clearance | |
| Max Chainring Size | |
| Water Bottle Mounts | |
| Shock Length | |
| Shock Stroke | |
| Shock Bushing Sizes | |
| Shock Bushing Sizes | |
| Shock Mounting Hardware Upper | |
| Shock Mounting Hardware Lower | |
| Fork Offset |
Tallboy S 2024
Sizing & Geometry
If you're on the cusp between the recommended height range of two sizes, the absolute best thing is to try to ride them both. At a minimum, check the stack/reach measurements on your current bike and compare it to the new model you are looking at to get an idea of a fit you are already comfortable with. If riding the bike is not an option, consider the following.
| xs | s | m | l | xl | xxl | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Reach (Hi/Lo) | 405/403 | 430/428 | 455/453 | 475/473 | 495/493 | 520/518 |
| B. Stack (Hi/Lo) | 601/603 | 610/612 | 619/621 | 628/630 | 646/648 | 656/658 |
| C. Head Tube Angle (Hi/Lo) | 65.7/65.5 | 65.7/65.5 | 65.7/65.5 | 65.7/65.5 | 65.7/65.5 | 65.7/65.5 |
| K. Head Tube Length | 95/95 | 105/105 | 115/115 | 125/125 | 145/145 | 155/155 |
| D. Seat Tube Angle (Hi/Lo) | 76/75.7 | 76.3/76 | 76.7/76.4 | 76.8/76.6 | 77/76.8 | 77.1/76.8 |
| L. Seat Tube Length | 370/370 | 380/380 | 405/405 | 430/430 | 460/460 | 500/500 |
| G. Rear Center (Hi/Lo) | 430/431 | 430/431 | 433/434 | 437/438 | 439/440 | 443/444 |
| F. Front Center (Hi/Lo) | 708/708 | 737/737 | 766/766 | 790/790 | 818/818 | 847/847 |
| H. BB Height (Hi/Lo) | 335/332 | 335/332 | 335/332 | 335/332 | 335/332 | 335/332 |
| I. BB Drop (Hi/Lo) | 38/41 | 38/41 | 38/41 | 38/41 | 38/41 | 38/41 |
| E. Wheelbase (Hi/Lo) | 1138/1138 | 1167/1167 | 1199/1199 | 1227/1227 | 1257/1258 | 1290/1291 |
| M. Top Tube Length (Hi/Lo) | 555/556 | 579/580 | 602/603 | 622/623 | 644/645 | 671/671 |
| J. Standover Height (Hi/Lo) | 680/676 | 693/691 | 696/693 | 698/695 | 698/695 | 701/698 |
Tallboy S 2024
Setup & Support
Whether you’re the proud owner of a Tallboy or are just digging deep into the details you’ll find it all here.
| Rider weight lbs | Rider weight kgs | Pressure | Rebound single |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120 | 54 | 64 | 13 |
| 130 | 59 | 69 | 12 |
| 140 | 64 | 74 | 11 |
| 150 | 68 | 78 | 10 |
| 160 | 73 | 83 | 9 |
| 170 | 77 | 88 | 8 |
| 180 | 82 | 92 | 7 |
| 190 | 86 | 97 | 6 |
| 200 | 91 | 102 | 5 |
| 210 | 95 | 106 | 4 |
| 220 | 100 | 111 | 3 |
| 230 | 104 | 116 | 2 |
| 240 | 109 | 120 | 1 |
| Rider weight lbs | Rider weight kgs | Pressure | Sag | Rebound single |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 45 | 110 | 29-32%, 13-14.5mm | 8 |
| 120 | 54 | 135 | 29-32%, 13-14.5mm | 8 |
| 140 | 63 | 155 | 29-32%, 13-14.5mm | 7 |
| 160 | 72 | 180 | 29-32%, 13-14.5mm | 7 |
| 180 | 81 | 200 | 29-32%, 13-14.5mm | 7 |
| 200 | 90 | 225 | 29-32%, 13-14.5mm | 6 |
| 220 | 99 | 245 | 29-32%, 13-14.5mm | 6 |
| 240 | 108 | 270 | 29-32%, 13-14.5mm | 5 |
| 260 | 117 | 290 | 29-32%, 13-14.5mm | 4 |
| Rider weight lbs | Rider weight kgs | Pressure | Sag | Rebound single |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 45 | 80 | 29-32%, 13-14.5mm | 7 |
| 120 | 54 | 100 | 29-32%, 13-14.5mm | 7 |
| 140 | 64 | 120 | 29-32%, 13-14.5mm | 6 |
| 160 | 73 | 140 | 29-32%, 13-14.5mm | 6 |
| 180 | 82 | 160 | 29-32%, 13-14.5mm | 5 |
| 200 | 91 | 175 | 29-32%, 13-14.5mm | 4 |
| 220 | 100 | 195 | 29-32%, 13-14.5mm | 4 |
| 240 | 109 | 215 | 29-32%, 13-14.5mm | 3 |
| 260 | 118 | 235 | 29-32%, 13-14.5mm | 3 |
Tallboy S 2024
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The Tallboy has earned a loyal following amongst those who seek a go-to bike that will hold up to the relentless hammering of power hour rides or riding for all-the-hours. The highly refined VPP™ suspension on the Tallboy combines pedaling efficiency and all-out bump-chomping prowess. If ever there was a gravity riders’ XC bike, the Tallboy is it.
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