Tallboy 90
Build Kit & Specs
*Please note: we make every effort to ensure accuracy of spec information, but they are subject to change.
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Travel |
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Weight |
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Wheel Size |
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Fork |
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Shock |
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Remote |
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Bottom Bracket |
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Cassette |
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Chain |
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Chainguide |
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Crank Length |
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Crankset |
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Front Derailleur |
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Left Shifter |
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Rear Derailleur |
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Right Shifter |
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Shifters |
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Brakes |
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Front Brakes |
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Front Rotor |
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Rear Brakes |
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Rear Rotor |
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Rotors |
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Bar Width |
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Dropper Length |
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Grips / Bar Tape |
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Handlebars |
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Headset |
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Saddle |
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Seatpost |
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Stem |
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Stem Length |
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Front Rim |
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Front Hub |
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Front Tire |
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Rear Rim |
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Rear Hub |
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Rear Tire |
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Valves |
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Rims |
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Battery |
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Drive Unit |
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Battery Charger |
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Range Extender |
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Bottom Bracket Shell |
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Rear Brake Mount |
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Chainguide Standard |
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Chainline |
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Derailleur Hanger |
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Downtube Storage |
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Shock Length |
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Fork Axle to Crown |
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Fork Compatibility |
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Fork Offset |
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Front Derailleur Mount |
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Headset |
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Max Chainring Size |
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Max Rotor Size |
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Max Tire Clearance May vary according to tire and rim model |
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Front Spacing |
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Rear Spacing |
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Rear Travel |
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Recommended Sag |
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Sealant |
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Seat Clamp Diameter |
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Seat Post Diameter |
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Shock Bushing Size Front |
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Shock Bushing Size Rear |
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Shock Mounting Hardware Lower |
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Shock Mounting Hardware Upper |
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Shock Stroke |
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Suspension System |
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UDH Compatible |
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Water Bottle Mounts |
Tallboy 90
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 | |
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| Reach (Hi/Lo) | 410/407 | 435/432 | 455/452 | 475/472 | 495/492 | 520/517 |
| Stack (Hi/Lo) | 601/603 | 610/612 | 624/626 | 633/635 | 646/649 | 660/662 |
| Head Tube Angle (Hi/Lo) | 65.1°/64.8° | 65.1°/64.8° | 65.1°/64.8° | 65.1°/64.8° | 65.1°/64.8° | 65.1°/64.8° |
| Head Tube Length | 90 | 100 | 115 | 125 | 140 | 155 |
| Rear Center (Hi/Lo) | 435/435.5 | 435/435.5 | 435/435.5 | 438/438.5 | 440/440.5 | 444/444.5 |
| Front Center (Hi/Lo) | 721/721 | 750/750 | 777/776 | 801/801 | 827/827 | 858/858 |
| BB Height (Hi/Lo) | 336/333 | 336/333 | 336/333 | 336/333 | 336/333 | 336/333 |
| BB Drop (Hi/Lo) | 36/39 | 36/39 | 36/39 | 36/39 | 36/39 | 36/39 |
| Wheelbase (Hi/Lo) | 1156/1156 | 1185/1186 | 1212/1212 | 1239/1239 | 1267/1267 | 1302/1303 |
| Top Tube Length (Hi/Lo) | 542/542 | 569/570 | 596/596 | 616/616 | 637/638 | 666/666 |
| Seat Tube Length (Hi/Lo) | 360/370 | 380/380 | 400/400 | 420/430 | 450/450 | 500/500 |
| Seat Tube Angle (Hi/Lo) | 77.6°/77.3° | 77.6°/77.3° | 77.3°/77° | 77.4°/77.2° | 77.5°/77.3° | 77.5°/77.3° |
| Seat Tube Angle at Saddle Height (Hi/Lo) | 77.4/77.1 | 77/76.8 | 76.5/76.3 | 76.5/76.3 | 76.5/76.3 | 76.5/76.3 |
| Standover Height (Hi/Lo) | 699/695 | 703/699 | 718/714 | 728/725 | 742/739 | 758/755 |
Tallboy 90
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 (psi) | Rebound (from closed) |
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| 120 | 54 | 60 | 11 |
| 140 | 64 | 70 | 10 |
| 160 | 73 | 80 | 9 |
| 180 | 82 | 90 | 8 |
| 200 | 91 | 100 | 7 |
| 220 | 100 | 110 | 6 |
| 240 | 109 | 120 | 5 |
| Rider Weight (lbs) | Rider Weight (kgs) | Pressure (psi) | Sag | Rebound (from closed) |
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| 100 | 45 | 110 | 30%, 15mm | 10 |
| 120 | 54 | 130 | 30%, 15mm | 9 |
| 140 | 64 | 150 | 30%, 15mm | 8 |
| 160 | 73 | 170 | 30%, 15mm | 7 |
| 180 | 82 | 190 | 30%, 15mm | 6 |
| 200 | 91 | 210 | 30%, 15mm | 5 |
| 220 | 100 | 230 | 30%, 15mm | 4 |
| 240 | 109 | 250 | 30%, 15mm | 3 |
| 260 | 118 | 270 | 30%, 15mm | 3 |
| Label | Name | Blurb | Quantity | Torque | Part Number |
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| A | M10x3 Washer | Apply grease to inner surface | 2 | 26-15533 | |
| B | M10x10 trunnion screw | Apply Loctite 242 to threads only, apply grease to shaft only | 2 | 16 Nm | 26-27481 |
| C | Pivot Axle M15x72 | Apply Loctite 242 to threads only, apply grease to shaft only | 2 | 20 Nm | 08-20879 |
| D | M6 Tapered Washer | Apply grease to surface | 2 | 26-15633 | |
| E | M6 Washer | 2 | 26-11817 | ||
| F | M6x20 SHCS | Apply Loctite 242 to threads | 2 | 9 Nm | 26-15947 |
| G | Flip Chip M8x2 NDS | Apply grease to surface | 1 | 26-29528 | |
| H | M8x43 Shock Bolt | Apply Loctite 242 to threads | 1 | 20 Nm | 26-18289 |
| I | M3x8 BHCS | Apply Loctite 242 to threads | 1 | 0.5 Nm | 26-23284 |
| J | Cable loop FT NDS | 1 | 26-25329 | ||
| K | Flip Chip M8x2 DS | Apply grease to surface | 1 | 26-29529 | |
| L | M10x20 bolt | Apply Loctite 242 to threads | 2 | 16 Nm | 26-27484 |
| Label | Name | Blurb | Quantity | Torque | Part Number |
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| A | Rear axle 12x173.7 | Apply grease to shaft and threads | 1 | 08-22209 | |
| B | SCB UDH | Interchangeable with Sram UDH | 1 | 23-23491 | |
| C | SCB UDH screw | Reverse thread | 1 | 20 Nm | 26-23492 |
| D | Chainstay Protector | 1 | 30-29673 | ||
| E | M4x12 BHCS | Apply grease to treads | 2 | 0.65 Nm | 26-18382 |
| F | Fender | 1 | 49-29473 | ||
| G | Seat Stay Protector | 1 | 30-30079 |
| Label | Name | Blurb | Quantity | Torque | Part Number |
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| A | OneUp chainguide | 1 | 19-22609 | ||
| B | M4x10 FHCS | Apply Loctite 242 to threads | 2 | 0.65 Nm | 26-22938 |
| C | OneUp chainguide mount plate | 1 | 26-29530 | ||
| D | Chainguide Cable Guide | 1 | 30-29527 | ||
| E | M3x6 | Apply Loctite 242 to threads | 2 | 0.6 Nm | 26-22358 |
| F | OneUp chainguide back plate | 1 | 26-22571 | ||
| G | M5x12 HHS | Apply Loctite 242 to threads | 1 | 2 Nm | 26-22570 |
| Frame Size | Flip Chip | Setup Key | Setup Cog | 32T | 34T | 36T |
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| XS | HI | B | 7 | 116 | 116 | 118 |
| S | HI | B | 7 | 116 | 116 | 118 |
| M | HI | B | 7 | 116 | 118 | 118 |
| L | HI | B | 7 | 116 | 118 | 118 |
| XL | HI | B | 7 | 118 | 118 | 120 |
| XXL | HI | B | 7 | 118 | 118 | 120 |
| XS | LO | B | 7 | 116 | 118 | 118 |
| S | LO | B | 7 | 116 | 118 | 118 |
| M | LO | B | 7 | 116 | 118 | 118 |
| L | LO | B | 7 | 116 | 118 | 118 |
| XL | LO | B | 7 | 118 | 118 | 120 |
| XXL | LO | B | 7 | 118 | 118 | 120 |
Tallboy 90
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The Tallboy is a short-travel bike with long legs. Our perennial 29-inch bike has gone on a diet and bulked up the amount of travel to fit the kind of rider looking to maximize power hours or just ride all the hours. It’s light and efficient enough to climb with the best of them, yet punches way above its weight class as soon as the trail turns down. Excellent suspension, big wheels, thoroughly-tuned carbon layup and rock-solid reliability let you go as hard as you want.
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