2027 Santa Cruz Tallboy FA vs 2025 Ibis Ripley
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Ibis Ripley
- 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
- −4 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Santa Cruz Tallboy FA numbers we have for size XL are missing the reach, stack and wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Santa Cruz Tallboy FA XL | Ibis Ripley XM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head tube angle | 64.8 | 64.9 | +0.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 77.3 | 76.9 | −0.4° |
| Effective top tube | 638 | 629 | −9 mm |
| Chainstay length | 440.5 | 437 | −4 mm |
| Head tube length | 140 | 110 | −30 mm |
| Reach | not listed | 483 | |
| Stack | not listed | 629 | |
| Wheelbase | not listed | 1241 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 42 | |
| BB height | not listed | 332 | |
| Standover | not listed | 744 | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 415 |
Differences are the Ibis Ripley minus the Santa Cruz Tallboy FA. Full charts: 2027 Santa Cruz Tallboy FA, 2025 Ibis Ripley.
Where each sits in its class
Santa Cruz Tallboy FAIbis Ripley
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 | Santa Cruz Tallboy FAXX AXS FA RSV | Ibis RipleyDeore |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Pike Flight Attendant Ultimate | Fox 34 Performance |
| Rear shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Flight Attendant Ultimate | Fox Float Factory |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Rocker Controller | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission | Shimano Deore |
| Cassette | SRAM XX SL 1299 Eagle Transmission | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Chain | SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission | KMC X-12 |
| Crankset | SRAM XX SL Eagle Power Meter Transmission | Shimano Deore M6120 |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB | Shimano BB52 |
| Tire | Maxxis Dissector | Maxxis Minion DHR II DD, Maxxis Rekon |
| Rim | Reserve 30|SL Carbon | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Maven Carbon Ultimate | Shimano Deore XT |
| Rotor | SRAM HS2 | Shimano RT-66 |
| Stem | Industry Nine A35 | Ibis 31.8mm |
| Headset | Chris King DropSet 3 50th Anniversary Integrated Headset | Cane Creek 40 |
| Dropper post | OneUp Components Dropper Post | KS Rage-i Dropper |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Medium Fusion | WTB Silverado Fusion |
| Frame | not listed | Ibis Ripley |
| Wheelset | not listed | Ibis Blackbird Send Alloy 29 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Ibis Hi Fi |
| Grips | not listed | Lizard Skins Charger EVO |
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