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What headset does a Santa Cruz Tallboy use?

The headset fitment standard on a Santa Cruz Tallboy, and how to pick the right part.

DROPS IN
A Santa Cruz Tallboy uses a ZS44 zero-stack upper headset (zero stack, 44 mm).
This frame's fitment
FrameSanta Cruz Tallboy
Headset standardZS44 (zero stack, 44 mm)
Cup / bearing outside diameter44.0 mm cup outside diameter, 43.9 to 43.95 mm head-tube bore
Steerer diameter28.6 mm (1 1/8 in)

The Santa Cruz Tallboy uses a ZS44 upper zero-stack headset, a 30.9 mm dropper seatpost and a 15x110 Boost front thru-axle, with a 12x148 Boost rear.

The Tallboy is 1x with no front derailleur. The bottom bracket is a 73 mm BSA threaded shell, covered on its own page.

The part to buy
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Related fitment pages
ZS44zero stack, 44 mmBottom bracket for Santa Cruz Tallboysame frame, BB shellSeatpost diameter on a Santa Cruz Tallboysame frameZS44 on a Specialized Stumpjumper (2019 on carbon)same standard, another frame

SOURCES: White Industries, ZS44/EC44 headset · Park Tool, Standardized Headset Identification System (SHIS) · BikeRadar, Mountain bike axle standards: the complete guide