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 | |
| Frame | |
| Travel | |
| Weight | |
| Wheel Size | |
| Suspension | |
| Fork | |
| Shock | |
| Remote | |
| Drivetrain | |
| Bottom Bracket | |
| Cassette | |
| Chain | |
| Chainguide | |
| Crank Length | |
| Crankset | |
| Front Derailleur | |
| Left Shifter | |
| Rear Derailleur | |
| Right Shifter | |
| Shifters | |
| Brakes | |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brakes | |
| Front Rotor | |
| Rear Brakes | |
| Rear Rotor | |
| Rotors | |
| Cockpit | |
| Bar Width | |
| Dropper Length | |
| Grips / Bar Tape | |
| Handlebars | |
| Headset | |
| Saddle | |
| Seatpost | |
| Stem | |
| Stem Length | |
| Wheels | |
| Front Rim | |
| Front Hub | |
| Front Tire | |
| Rear Rim | |
| Rear Hub | |
| Rear Tire | |
| Valves | |
| Rims | |
| Ebike | |
| Battery | |
| Drive Unit | |
| Battery Charger | |
| Specs | |
| Bottom Bracket Shell | |
| Rear Brake Mount | |
| Chainguide_standard | |
| Chainline | |
| Derailleur Hanger | |
| Shock Length | |
| Fork Axle to Crown | |
| Fork Compatibility | |
| Fork Offset | |
| Front Derailleur Mount | |
| Headset | |
| Max Chainring Size | |
| Max Rotor Size | |
| Max Tire Clearance | |
| Rear Spacing | |
| Rear Travel | |
| Recommended Sag | |
| Sealant | |
| Seat Clamp Diameter | |
| Seat Post Diameter | |
| Shock Bushing Size Front | |
| Shock Bushing Size Rear | |
| Shock Mounting Hardware Lower | |
| Shock Mounting Hardware Upper | |
| Shock Stroke | |
| Suspension System | |
| UDH Compatible | |
| Water Bottle Mounts |
Tallboy Frame
Sizing & Geometry
Find your Size
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.
A larger size frame will be more stable, and will give you more room to move without upsetting the weight-balance of the bike. The larger size will put the front wheel further in front of you, which gives the feeling of security and conversely, it will require more significant body movements when you WANT to shift the weight-bias of the bike. Think hard about your riding style and how active/intuitive you want it to be vs stable and speedy. You'll need to work a bit harder to muscle the larger bike around.
Not all bodies at a given height are the same. If you have longer legs and a shorter torso than the average person your height, that may push you towards the smaller of the recommended sizes. If you're all torso and arms, most likely you'll want to size up.
X-Small
Small
Medium
Large
X-Large
XX-Large
142cm
4'8"
-
154cm
5'1"
Reach: 405mm
154cm
5'1"
-
165cm
5'5"
Reach: 430mm
165cm
5'5"
-
175cm
5'9"
Reach: 455mm
175cm
5'9"
-
185cm
6'1"
Reach: 475mm
185cm
6'1"
-
193cm
6'4"
Reach: 495mm
193cm
6'4"
-
200cm
6'7"
Reach: 520mm
All units are in millimeters or degrees.
| xs | s | m | l | xl | xxl | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach (Hi/Lo) | 405/403 | 430/428 | 455/453 | 475/473 | 495/493 | 520/518 |
| Stack (Hi/Lo) | 601/603 | 610/612 | 619/621 | 628/630 | 646/648 | 656/658 |
| 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 |
| Head Tube Length | 95/95 | 105/105 | 115/115 | 125/125 | 145/145 | 155/155 |
| 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 |
| Seat Tube Length | 370/370 | 380/380 | 405/405 | 430/430 | 460/460 | 500/500 |
| Rear Center (Hi/Lo) | 430/431 | 430/431 | 433/434 | 437/438 | 439/440 | 443/444 |
| Front Center (Hi/Lo) | 708/708 | 737/737 | 766/766 | 790/790 | 818/818 | 847/847 |
| BB Height (Hi/Lo) | 335/332 | 335/332 | 335/332 | 335/332 | 335/332 | 335/332 |
| BB Drop (Hi/Lo) | 38/41 | 38/41 | 38/41 | 38/41 | 38/41 | 38/41 |
| Wheelbase (Hi/Lo) | 1138/1138 | 1167/1167 | 1199/1199 | 1227/1227 | 1257/1258 | 1290/1291 |
| Top Tube Length (Hi/Lo) | 555/556 | 579/580 | 602/603 | 622/623 | 644/645 | 671/671 |
| 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.
Seat Collar, Head Badge, and Downtube Protector
| label | part_number | quantity | name | blurb | torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 67-19217 | 1 | Head Tube Badge | Clean frame surface, center on headtube | |
| B | 30-24189 | 1 | Downtube Protector | ||
| C | 26-18382 | 2 | M4x12 BHC | Apply grease to treads | 0.65 Nm |
| D | 34-20201 | 1 | 36.4 Seat Collar |
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Upper Link and Lower Link Hardware
| label | part_number | quantity | torque | name | blurb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 26-20122 | 2 | 16 Nm | M10x23 Screw | Apply Loctite 242 to threads only, apply grease to shaft only |
| B | 26-22461 | 1 | 20 Nm | M8x45 Shock Bolt | Apply Loctite 242 to threads |
| C | 26-18289 | 1 | 20 Nm | M8x43 Shock Bolt | Apply Loctite 242 to threads |
| D | 26-21452 | 1 | M8x2 Flip Chip NDS | Apply grease to surface | |
| E | 26-21451 | 1 | M8x2 Flip Chip DS | Apply grease to surface | |
| F | 08-23720 | 2 | 13.6 Nm | Pivot Axle M10x81 | Apply Loctite 242 to threads only, apply grease to shaft only |
| G | 26-15632 | 3 | M5 Tapered Washer | Apply grease to surface | |
| H | 26-12652 | 3 | M5 Washer | ||
| I | 26-15946 | 3 | 7.5 Nm | M5x20 SHCS | Apply Loctite 242 to threads |
| J | 08-23721 | 1 | Pivot Axle M10x69 | Apply Loctite 242 to threads only, apply grease to shaft only |
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Rear Axle, Derailleur Hanger, Chainstay Protector, and Rear Fender
| label | part_number | quantity | name | blurb | torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 08-22209 | 1 | Rear axle 12x173.7 | Apply grease to shaft and threads | |
| B | 23-23491 | 1 | SCB UDH | Interchangeable with Sram UDH | |
| C | 26-23492 | 1 | SCB UDH screw | Reverse thread | 20 Nm |
| D | 30-20361 | 1 | Chainstay Protector | ||
| E | 26-15939 | 1 | M3x12 BHCS | Apply grease to treads | 0.5 Nm |
| F | 30-21453 | 1 | Seatstay Protector | ||
| G | 30-23094 | 1 | Lower Link Fender | ||
| H | 26-18382 | 2 | M4x12 BHC | Apply grease to treads | 0.65 Nm |
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Glovebox
| label | part_number | quantity | name | torque | blurb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 26-22843 | 1 | Glovebox lid | ||
| B | 26-25333 | 1 | Glovebox bezel | ||
| C | 26-23284 | 4 | M3x8 BHCS | 0.5 Nm | Apply Loctite 242 to threads |
| D | 30-23225 | 2 | Glovebox nut | ||
| E | 26-22358 | 1 | M3x6 | 0.6 Nm | Apply Loctite 242 to threads |
| F | 30-22620 | 1 | Storage Bulkhead | Install inside Downtube |
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Lower Link
| label | part_number | quantity | name | blurb | torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 29-24190 | 1 | Lower Link | ||
| B | 11-18385 | 4 | 6900-1ZR Bearing | ||
| C | 26-18690 | 4 | Bearing Dust Shield | Apply grease to inner surface | |
| D | 26-18691 | 1 | 10x30.5 Bearing spacer | ||
| E | 26-18692 | 1 | 10x41.5 Bearing Spacer | ||
| F | 26-12678 | 1 | M6 Grease Fitting | 9 Nm | |
| G | 26-15532 | 1 | M5x5 Set Screw | Apply Loctite 242 to threads, titghten until flush |
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Upper Link
| label | part_number | quantity | name | blurb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 29-24191 | 1 | Upper Link | |
| B | 11-12681 | 2 | 6900-2RS Bearing | |
| C | 26-15533 | 2 | M10x3 Washer | Apply grease to inner surface |
| D | 26-18690 | 2 | Bearing Dust Shield | Apply grease to inner surface |
| E | 11-12681 | 2 | 6900-2RS Bearing | |
| F | 26-22561 | 1 | 10x35.25 Bearing spacer |
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| Frame Size | Setup Key | Setup Cog | 30T | 32T | 34T | 36T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XSmall | B | 7 | 114 | 116 | 116 | 118 |
| Small | B | 7 | 114 | 116 | 116 | 118 |
| Medium | B | 7 | 116 | 116 | 118 | 118 |
| Large | B | 7 | 116 | 116 | 118 | 118 |
| XLarge | B | 7 | 116 | 118 | 118 | 120 |
| XXLarge | B | 7 | 116 | 118 | 118 | 120 |
| *same setup flip chip hi or low |
If you're looking for more information about your bike check our the Santa Cruz Bicycles Owner's Manual.
Carbon
CC
Front (MM)
130
Rear (MM)
120
Wheel Size
29
Weight (lbs)
6.24
Weight (lbs)
6.24
Weight (kg)
2.83
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.
Standout Features
Explore the highlights...
01
CC Carbon Frame
02
VPP™ Suspension
03
Flip Chip
04
Glovebox
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Specs, sizing and support for the Tallboy Frame
Build kit
& Specs
Geometry
& Sizing
Setup
& Support
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