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
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Tallboy Frame
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