2025 Specialized Stumpjumper 15 Expert 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
- +0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +4 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Specialized Stumpjumper 15 Expert 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 | Specialized Stumpjumper 15 Expert S2 | Santa Cruz Tallboy FA M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 425 | not listed | |
| Stack | 618 | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 64.5 | 64.8 | +0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 77 | 77 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 573 | 596 | +23 mm |
| Chainstay length | 432 | 435.5 | +4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1181 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 38 | not listed | |
| BB height | 337 | not listed | |
| Standover | 751 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 115 |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Tallboy FA minus the Specialized Stumpjumper 15 Expert. Full charts: 2025 Specialized Stumpjumper 15 Expert, 2027 Santa Cruz Tallboy FA.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Stumpjumper 15 ExpertSanta Cruz Tallboy FA
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 | Specialized Stumpjumper 15 ExpertExpert | Santa Cruz Tallboy FAXX AXS FA RSV |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized FACT 11m | not listed |
| Fork | Fox 36 Performance Elite | RockShox Pike Flight Attendant Ultimate |
| Rear shock | Fox Float Performance Elite | RockShox Super Deluxe Flight Attendant Ultimate |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller | SRAM Pod Rocker Controller |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | SRAM XX SL 1299 Eagle Transmission |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM XX SL Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM XX SL Eagle Power Meter Transmission |
| Chainring | SRAM GX Eagle | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB |
| Wheelset | Specialized Roval Traverse | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Butcher, Specialized Eliminator | Maxxis Dissector |
| Hub | DT Swiss 370 | not listed |
| Rim | Roval Traverse | Reserve 30|SL Carbon |
| Brake | SRAM Maven Bronze | SRAM Maven Carbon Ultimate |
| Rotor | SRAM HS2, SRAM Maven | SRAM HS2 |
| Handlebar | Specialized 6000 | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Trail | Industry Nine A35 |
| Grips | Deity Lockjaw | not listed |
| Headset | Specialized Integrated | Chris King DropSet 3 50th Anniversary Integrated Headset |
| Dropper post | PNW Loam | OneUp Components Dropper Post |
| Saddle | Specialized Bridge | WTB Silverado Medium Fusion |
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