2027 Santa Cruz Tallboy FA vs 2026 Scott Genius
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Scott Genius
- 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
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Santa Cruz Tallboy FA numbers we have for size M are missing the reach, stack and wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Santa Cruz Tallboy FA M | Scott Genius S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head tube angle | 64.8 | 65.1 | +0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 77 | 76.8 | −0.2° |
| Effective top tube | 596 | 570 | −26 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435.5 | 440 | +5 mm |
| Head tube length | 115 | not listed | |
| Reach | not listed | 430 | |
| Stack | not listed | 617 | |
| Wheelbase | not listed | 1182 | |
| Standover | not listed | 729 | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 380 |
Differences are the Scott Genius minus the Santa Cruz Tallboy FA. Full charts: 2027 Santa Cruz Tallboy FA, 2026 Scott Genius.
Where each sits in its class
Santa Cruz Tallboy FAScott Genius
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 | Scott Genius910 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Pike Flight Attendant Ultimate | Fox 36 Performance |
| Rear shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Flight Attendant Ultimate | Fox NUDE 5T |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Rocker Controller | SRAM GX Eagle AXS Rocker |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission | SRAM GX AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM XX SL 1299 Eagle Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | SRAM XX SL Eagle Power Meter Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle AXS |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Dissector | Maxxis Dissector |
| Rim | Reserve 30|SL Carbon | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Maven Carbon Ultimate | Shimano XT M8120 |
| Rotor | SRAM HS2 | Shimano SM-RT76 |
| Stem | Industry Nine A35 | Syncros Hixon iC |
| Headset | Chris King DropSet 3 50th Anniversary Integrated Headset | Syncros Acros angle-adjustable |
| Dropper post | OneUp Components Dropper Post | Syncros Duncan |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Medium Fusion | Syncros Tofino |
| Frame | not listed | Scott Genius |
| Wheelset | not listed | Syncros Revelstoke 1.5 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Syncros Hixon iC |
| Grips | not listed | Syncros Endurance |
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