2027 Specialized Stumpjumper 15 EVO Comp vs 2027 Santa Cruz Tallboy
The M is the Santa Cruz Tallboy size closest to your S3 Specialized Stumpjumper 15 EVO Comp. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Santa Cruz Tallboy
Compared with the Specialized Stumpjumper 15 EVO Comp in S3, the Santa Cruz Tallboy in M places the top of the head tube 6 mm lower and 10 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −6 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +10 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −5 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.1°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Stumpjumper 15 EVO Comp numbers we have for size S3 are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Stumpjumper 15 EVO Comp S3 | Santa Cruz Tallboy M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 445mm | 455 | +10 mm |
| Stack | 630mm | 624 | −6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64° | 65.1 | +1.1° |
| Effective top tube | 596mm | 596 | ±0 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435mm | 435 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1217mm | 1212 | −5 mm |
| BB drop | 35mm | 36 | +1 mm |
| BB height | 340mm | 338 | −2 mm |
| Standover | 745mm | 718 | −27 mm |
| Seat tube length | 405mm | 400 | −5 mm |
| Fork length | 573mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 110mm | 115 | +5 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 77.3 |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Tallboy minus the Specialized Stumpjumper 15 EVO Comp. Full charts: 2027 Specialized Stumpjumper 15 EVO Comp, 2027 Santa Cruz Tallboy.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Stumpjumper 15 EVO CompSanta Cruz Tallboy
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 EVO CompComp | Santa Cruz Tallboy90 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized M5 | Santa Cruz Tallboy |
| Fork | Fox 36 Rhythm | RockShox Pike Select |
| Rear shock | Fox Float X Performance | RockShox Deluxe Select+ |
| Shifter | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | SRAM 90 Eagle Transmission |
| Derailleur | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | SRAM 90 Eagle Transmission |
| Chain | SRAM Flattop 70 | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | SRAM 90 Eagle DUB Transmission |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | SRAM DUB |
| Tire | Specialized Butcher, Specialized Eliminator | Maxxis Forekaster |
| Brake | SRAM DB8 | SRAM DB 8 |
| Stem | Trail Stem | OneUp Components Enduro Stem |
| Grips | Specialized Trail Grips | Santa Cruz House |
| Dropper post | X-Fusion Manic | OneUp Components Dropper Post |
| Saddle | Specialized Bridge Comp | SDG Bel-Air V3 Lux-Alloy |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM Eagle AXS |
| Hub | not listed | DT Swiss 370 |
| Rim | not listed | Reserve 30|TR AL |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM HS2 |
| Handlebar | not listed | OneUp Components Aluminum Bar |
| Headset | not listed | Cane Creek 50 IS Integrated Headset |
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