Why the Santa Cruz Megatower?
Seriously. The Megatower’s big wheels, long travel, and tough carbon fibre chassis delivers the high-speed security of a downhill bike. Yet the relatively-steep seat tube angle and size-specific geo maintain the Mega’s mega pedalling ability—elevating its reputation as the perfect choice for big gravity rides and DH park laps.
- Front Travel: 170mm
- Rear Travel: 165mm
- Wheel size: 29"
Kit Explainer
R - Base model with same tires and big rotors as all Megatowers. Quality suspension, just without all the external tuning dials.
S - Upgraded wheels, headset, and dropper post. Suspension with more adjustment, SRAM Eagle cable-operated drivetrain and 4-piston SRAM brakes.
GX AXS - Full SRAM GX Eagle electronic Transmission and the most powerful SRAM Maven brakes.
X0 AXS - CC carbon frame, full SRAM X0 T-TYPE electronic drivetrain, top spec suspension and Industry Nine hubs and powerful SRAM Maven Silver Stealth brakes
X0 AXS RSV - CC carbon frame, full SRAM X0 T-TYPE electronic drivetrain, top spec suspension and SRAM Maven Silver Stealth brakes, plus legendary carbon Reserve wheels on Industry Nine hubs.
Technical Details
Nobody likes to ruin the aesthetics of their gorgeous machine with spares and tools strapped about. With the Glovebox, you can pack your Tool Wallet and Tube Purse inside the frame, keeping things tidy and ensuring you always have everything you need.
- Glovebox Storage
- Adjustable Geometry
- Bearings for Life
- Coil or Air?
Sam Reviews the Megatower
The Megatower 2 might look similar to the previous version, but Santa Cruz have made some big changes to an already amazing bike. Privateer race bike, bike park brawler and all-out shredder, we can't wait to put one through its paces!
Geometry
| S | M | L | XL | XXL | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| hi | lo | hi | lo | hi | lo | hi | lo | hi | lo | ||
| A | Reach | 430 | 427 | 455 | 452 | 475 | 472 | 495 | 492 | 520 | 517 |
| B | Stack | 616 | 618 | 625 | 627 | 638 | 640 | 656 | 658 | 670 | 672 |
| C | Head Tube Angle | 63.8° | 63.5° | 63.8° | 63.5° | 63.8° | 63.5° | 63.8° | 63.5° | 63.8° | 63.5° |
| D | Seat Tube Length | 380 | 405 | 430 | 460 | 500 |
| E | Front Center | 770 | 799 | 826 | 855 | 886 |
| F | Bottom Bracket Height | 346 | 342.5 | 346 | 342.5 | 346 | 342.5 | 346 | 342.5 | 346 | 342.5 |
| G | Bottom Bracket Drop | 26.5 | 30 | 26.5 | 30 | 26.5 | 30 | 26.5 | 30 | 26.5 | 30 |
| H | Wheelbase | 1206 | 1236 | 1266 | 1298 | 1333 |
| I | Rear Center | 436 | 437 | 437 | 438 | 440 | 441 | 443 | 444 | 447 | 448 |
| J | Head Tube Length | 90 | 100 | 115 | 135 | 150 |
| K | Top Tube Length | 570 | 594 | 613 | 637 | 666 |
| L | Seat Tube Angle | 77.24° | 77.0° | 77.42° | 77.2° | 77.8° | 77.5° | 77.8° | 77.5° | 77.8° | 77.5° |
| M | Standover Height | 709 | 705 | 716 | 712 | 723 | 718 | 722 | 717 | 724 | 720 |
*All measurements in degrees or millimetres
Frame Sizing
The sizing chart is a great place to start when picking your next bike but everyone will fit a bike a bit differently. Your torso, arm, and leg lengths all play into what size of bike you may need. Plus, there's your own personal preference.
We always recommend swinging by the shop and taking the bike that you're looking for a spin to see how it feels. If you're unable to come by, looking at the geometry of your current bike and comparing it is a good place to start. If you have any further questions, our customer service team is there to help.
| Size | Height | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| S | 5'1"-5'5" | 155 - 165cm |
| M | 5'5"-5'9" | 165 - 175cm |
| L | 5'9-6'1" | 175 - 185cm |
| XL | 6'1"-6'4" | 185 - 193cm |
| XXL | 6'4" - 6'7" | 193 - 201cm |
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