Tallboy Hero

Tallboy 1

Model Version 1
Production Start 2009
Production End 2013
Suspension/Pivot System VPP - Virtual Pivot Point
Material Available in Carbon Fiber & Aluminum
Rear Wheel Travel 100mm
Size Range M, L, XL, XXL

Model Specs

Compatible Forks 100mm to 120mm total travel 120mm travel max recommended
Headtube/Headset Tapered - 44mm zero stack/internal upper cup, with an external 49mm lower cup. The SHIS name is ZS44/28.6 EC49/40.
Seat Post 30.9mm - Minimum insertion 100mm
Front Derailleur 34.9mm Bottom Swing/Top Pull (high clamp)
BB Shell Width 73mm - Threaded - ISO
Chainline Spec 50mm
Recommended Max Tire Size 2.35 - may vary by tire and rim model
Brakes Disc Brake - ISO
Max Brake Rotor Size 180mm
Rear Hub *See Component Notes
Seatpost Clamp 34.9mm
Component Notes 135x12 rear hub spacing on Tallboy v1 and 142x12 on Tallboy v1.1

Shock Specs

Rear Shock Eye-to-Eye 6.5" / 165mm
Stroke 1.5" / 38mm
Mounting Bushing Width Front 22mm
Mounting Bushing Width Rear 22mm
Mounting Bolt Diameter Front 8mm
Mounting Bolt Diameter Rear 8mm
Leverage Ratio 2.63 : 1
Rear Shock Setup tallboy.1_setup.png

Geometry

Tallboy Geometry

Suspension Setup

Suspension Setup

Exploded Diagrams

Exploded Diagram of Tallboy
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Exploded Diagram of Tallboy
Exploded Diagram of Tallboy
Exploded Diagram of Tallboy
Exploded Diagram of Tallboy

Files

If you're looking for more information about your bike check our the Santa Cruz Bicycles Owner's Manual.