2027 Santa Cruz Tallboy FA vs 2026 Ibis Ripmo AF
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 Ripmo AF
- 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
- −0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −5 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 Ripmo AF XM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head tube angle | 64.8 | 64.5 | −0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 77.3 | 76.5 | −0.8° |
| Effective top tube | 638 | 630 | −8 mm |
| Chainstay length | 440.5 | 436 | −5 mm |
| Head tube length | 140 | 110 | −30 mm |
| Reach | not listed | 478 | |
| Stack | not listed | 633 | |
| Wheelbase | not listed | 1249 | |
| BB drop | not listed | 30 | |
| BB height | not listed | 344 | |
| Standover | not listed | 757 | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 415 |
Differences are the Ibis Ripmo AF minus the Santa Cruz Tallboy FA. Full charts: 2027 Santa Cruz Tallboy FA, 2026 Ibis Ripmo AF.
Where each sits in its class
Santa Cruz Tallboy FAIbis Ripmo AF
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 Ripmo AF90 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Pike Flight Attendant Ultimate | RockShox Lyrik |
| Rear shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Flight Attendant Ultimate | RockShox Super Deluxe Select |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Rocker Controller | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Cassette | SRAM XX SL 1299 Eagle Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Chain | SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | SRAM XX SL Eagle Power Meter Transmission | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Dissector | Maxxis Minion DHF, Maxxis Minion DHR II DD |
| Rim | Reserve 30|SL Carbon | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Maven Carbon Ultimate | SRAM Maven Base |
| Rotor | SRAM HS2 | SRAM CenterLine |
| Stem | Industry Nine A35 | Blackbird 35 |
| Headset | Chris King DropSet 3 50th Anniversary Integrated Headset | Cane Creek 40 |
| Dropper post | OneUp Components Dropper Post | KS Vantage Dropper |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Medium Fusion | WTB Silverado Fusion |
| Frame | not listed | Ibis Ripmo AF |
| Wheelset | not listed | Blackbird Send |
| Handlebar | not listed | Blackbird 35 Aluminum Riser Bar |
| Grips | not listed | Lizard Skins Strata |
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