2025 Ibis Ripley vs 2027 Santa Cruz Tallboy FA
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Santa Cruz Tallboy FA
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- −0.1°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −7 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Only the Ibis Ripley is drawn. The Santa Cruz Tallboy FA numbers we have for size M are missing the reach, stack and wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Ibis Ripley XL | Santa Cruz Tallboy FA M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 545 | not listed | |
| Stack | 650 | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 64.9 | 64.8 | −0.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 77.9 | 77 | −0.9° |
| Effective top tube | 684 | 596 | −88 mm |
| Chainstay length | 442 | 435.5 | −7 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1321 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 36 | not listed | |
| BB height | 338 | not listed | |
| Standover | 772 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 477 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 140 | 115 | −25 mm |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Tallboy FA minus the Ibis Ripley. Full charts: 2025 Ibis Ripley, 2027 Santa Cruz Tallboy FA.
Where each sits in its class
Ibis RipleySanta Cruz Tallboy FA
AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted
Each bike is ranked against the other trail bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Ibis RipleyDeore | Santa Cruz Tallboy FAXX AXS FA RSV |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Ibis Ripley | not listed |
| Fork | Fox 34 Performance | RockShox Pike Flight Attendant Ultimate |
| Rear shock | Fox Float Factory | RockShox Super Deluxe Flight Attendant Ultimate |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore | SRAM Pod Rocker Controller |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore | SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 | SRAM XX SL 1299 Eagle Transmission |
| Chain | KMC X-12 | SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore M6120 | SRAM XX SL Eagle Power Meter Transmission |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB52 | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB |
| Wheelset | Ibis Blackbird Send Alloy 29 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHR II DD, Maxxis Rekon | Maxxis Dissector |
| Brake | Shimano Deore XT | SRAM Maven Carbon Ultimate |
| Rotor | Shimano RT-66 | SRAM HS2 |
| Handlebar | Ibis Hi Fi | not listed |
| Stem | Ibis 31.8mm | Industry Nine A35 |
| Grips | Lizard Skins Charger EVO | not listed |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 | Chris King DropSet 3 50th Anniversary Integrated Headset |
| Dropper post | KS Rage-i Dropper | OneUp Components Dropper Post |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Fusion | WTB Silverado Medium Fusion |
| Rim | not listed | Reserve 30|SL Carbon |
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