2027 Commencal T.E.M.P.O. V2 ROCKSHOX vs 2027 Santa Cruz Tallboy
The Santa Cruz Tallboy size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Santa Cruz Tallboy
Compared with the Commencal T.E.M.P.O. V2 ROCKSHOX in M, the Santa Cruz Tallboy in L places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and 25 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 28 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +5 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +25 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +28 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.4°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Commencal T.E.M.P.O. V2 ROCKSHOX, MSanta Cruz Tallboy, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Commencal T.E.M.P.O. V2 ROCKSHOX M | Santa Cruz Tallboy L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 450 mm | 475 | +25 mm |
| Stack | 628.5 mm | 633 | +5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.5° | 65.1 | −0.4° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.6° | 77.4 | +0.8° |
| Effective top tube | 600 mm | 616 | +16 mm |
| Chainstay length | 435 mm | 438 | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1211.5 mm | 1239 | +28 mm |
| BB drop | 35 mm | 36 | +1 mm |
| Seat tube length | 420 mm | 420 | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 551 mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 120 mm | 125 | +5 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 338 | |
| Standover | not listed | 728 |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Tallboy minus the Commencal T.E.M.P.O. V2 ROCKSHOX. Full charts: 2027 Commencal T.E.M.P.O. V2 ROCKSHOX, 2027 Santa Cruz Tallboy.
Where each sits in its class
Commencal T.E.M.P.O. V2 ROCKSHOXSanta 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 | Commencal T.E.M.P.O. V2 ROCKSHOXROCKSHOX | Santa Cruz Tallboy90 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Commencal T.E.M.P.O. | Santa Cruz Tallboy |
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik Ultimate | RockShox Pike Select |
| Rear shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select | RockShox Deluxe Select+ |
| Shifter | Shimano XT | SRAM 90 Eagle Transmission |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT | SRAM 90 Eagle Transmission |
| Cassette | Shimano XT | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Chain | Shimano XT | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | Shimano XT | SRAM 90 Eagle DUB Transmission |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano MT800 | SRAM DUB |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHR II, Maxxis Dissector | Maxxis Forekaster |
| Hub | DT Swiss 350 | DT Swiss 370 |
| Rim | DT Swiss XM1700 Classic | Reserve 30|TR AL |
| Brake | Shimano XT | SRAM DB 8 |
| Grips | Ride Alpha Mushroom | Santa Cruz House |
| Headset | Acros ZS56 ZS56 | Cane Creek 50 IS Integrated Headset |
| Seatpost | Up Dropper V3 | not listed |
| Saddle | WTB Solano SL | SDG Bel-Air V3 Lux-Alloy |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM Eagle AXS |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM HS2 |
| Handlebar | not listed | OneUp Components Aluminum Bar |
| Stem | not listed | OneUp Components Enduro Stem |
| Dropper post | not listed | OneUp Components Dropper Post |
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