Tallboy Frame
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 Frame
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 Frame
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.
| label | name | quantity | torque | part_number | blurb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | SHOCK BOLT M8X1.25X43 | 1 | 20NM | 26-18289 | APPLY LOCTITE 242 TO THREADS |
| B | SHOCK BOLT M8X1.25X45 | 1 | 20NM | 26-22461 | APPLY LOCTITE 242 TO THREADS |
| C | PIVOT AXLE COLLET, 10X1.0X69 | 1 | 13.6NM | 08-23721 | APPLY GREASE TO SHAFT ONLY, APPLY LOCTITE 242 TO THREADS ONLY |
| D | M5X0.8X20 SHCS SS | 2 | 7.5NM | 26-15946 | APPLY LOCTITE 242 TO THREADS |
| E | M5 WASHER SS | 2 | 26-12652 | ||
| F | M5 TAPERED WASHER | 2 | 26-15632 | APPLY GREASE TO OUTER SURFACE | |
| G | PIVOT AXLE COLLET, 10X1.0X81 | 1 | 13.6NM | 08-23720 | APPLY GREASE TO SHAFT ONLY, APPLY LOCTITE 242 TO THREADS ONLY |
| label | name | quantity | torque | part_number | blurb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | SEAT COLLAR SCB 36.4, TYPE 2 SCB | 1 | 34-20201 | ||
| B | SCREW M10X23 DP | 2 | 15.8NM | 26-20122 | APPLY GREASE TO SHAFT ONLY, APPLY LOCTITE 242 TO THREADS ONLY |
| C | M5 WASHER SS | 1 | 26-12652 | ||
| D | M5X0.8X20 SHCS SS | 1 | 7.5NM | 26-15946 | APPLY LOCTITE 242 TO THREADS |
| E | M5 TAPERED WASHER | 1 | 26-15632 | APPLY GREASE TO OUTER SURFACE | |
| F | PIVOT AXLE COLLET, 10X1.0X81 | 1 | 13.6NM | 08-23720 | APPLY GREASE TO SHAFT ONLY, APPLY LOCTITE 242 TO THREADS ONLY |
| label | name | quantity | part_number | torque | blurb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | WB SCREW, M5 X 9 | 2 | 26-21360 | ||
| B | STORAGE HATCH | 1 | 26-22843 | ||
| C | M3X6 BHCS, STAINLESS, BLACK | 1 | 26-22358 | 0.5NM | APPLY LOCTITE TO THREADS |
| D | STORAGE BULKHEAD | 1 | 30-22620 | INSTALL INSIDE DT | |
| E | STORAGE BEZEL NUT | 2 | 30-23225 | INSTALL INSIDE DT | |
| F | STORAGE BEZEL BASE TYPE1 | 1 | 30-23054 | ||
| G | M3X8 BHCS, STAINLESS, BLACK | 4 | 26-23284 | 0.5NM | APPLY LOCTITE TO THREADS |
| label | name | quantity | torque | part_number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | M4X12 BHCS BLACK | 1 | 0.65NM | 26-18382 |
| B | DT PRO TYPE 7 | 1 | 30-24189 | |
| C | M4X12 BHCS BLACK | 2 | 0.65NM | 26-18382 |
| D | FENDER, TYPE 5, EXTRA SHORT | 1 | 30-23094 |
| label | name | quantity | part_number | torque | blurb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | SS PROTECTOR | 1 | 30-17031 | ||
| B | BURGTEC AXLE 173.7 | 1 | 08-22209 | ||
| C | TA DROP OUT | 1 | 23-23491 | ||
| D | BOLT, TA DROP OUT | 1 | 26-23492 | 25NM | SCREW IS REVERSE THREADED, DO NOT GREASE THREADS |
| E | CS PRO TYPE 5 | 1 | 30-20361 | ||
| F | M3X12 BHCS | 1 | 26-15939 | 0.65NM | APPLY GREASE TO THREADS |
| label | name | quantity | part_number | blurb | torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | PIVOT DUST SHIELD | 4 | 26-18690 | ||
| B | FLIP CHIP M8x2 THREADED ECCENTRIC | 1 | 26-21451 | APPLY GREASE TO CYLINDRICAL SURFACE | |
| C | SPACER 10X13X30.5 | 1 | 26-18691 | ||
| D | SETSCREW M5X0.8X5 | 1 | 26-15532 | APPLY LOCTITE 242 TO THREADS, TIGHTEN UNTIL FLUSH | |
| E | FLIP CHIP M8x2 THRU | 1 | 26-21452 | APPLY GREASE TO OUTER SURFACE | |
| F | GREASE FITTING M6 | 1 | 26-12678 | 9NM | |
| G | 6900 1ZR MAX FILL BEARING | 4 | 11-18385 | ||
| H | LOWER LINK TALLBOY5 | 1 | 29-24190 | ||
| I | SPACER 10X13X41.5 | 1 | 26-18692 |
Tallboy Frame
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