A downhill bike that goes everywhere
Seriously. The Megatower’s big wheels, long travel, and tough carbon fiber chassis delivers the high-speed security traits 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.
GloveboxPlace everything you need for a ride beneath the reassuringly high-quality latch and panel in the downtube, including your driving gloves. The Glovebox also comes with a Tool Wallet and Tube Purse, two refined pouches for keeping your essentials close to hand. |
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Full carbon C and CC frame optionsWhile both versions of our carbon frames are made in our own factory, are just as strong and stiff as one another, and have a lifetime warranty, there are a couple of differences between the two. CC frames use the very best materials and production processes available, while our C frames add on a little more weight for a little less $. |
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Steeper seat tube angleThe steep seat tube angle puts you in the right place to scale the steepest pitches to get to the wildest descents. Even better, it gets progressively steeper as the sizes get larger so everyone sits in the right spot. |
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165mm of VPP™ travelA relatively-low leverage ratio not only makes setup easier but delivers a more damped, controlled feel across the travel range. |
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Coil and water compatibilityEven with a lower-link flip chip and the option to run large-body shocks, like a coil, you’re still able to fit a water bottle inside the front triangle. |
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Longer travel?165mm of travel comes standard, but if you choose to run a shock with a longer, 65mm stroke, you can bump it up to 170mm. |
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Details matterThe frame details are completed with a neat mud flap that protects the rear shock, a rubberized downtube protector that shrugs off strikes, and tidy cable routing within the frame and swingarm. |
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Proportional geoThe Megatower's chainstay length is matched to the frame size so every rider, no matter their height, gets the same balanced geometry. |
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Full size rangeFrom size small to XXL, no one misses out on the Megatower. |
Geometry
All units are in millimetres or degrees.
S | M | L | XL | XXL | |
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Reach | hi/lo | 430/427 | 455/452 | 475/472 | 495/492 | 520/517 |
Stack | hi/lo | 616/618 | 625/627 | 638/640 | 656/658 | 670/672 |
Head Tube Angle | hi/lo | 63.8°/63.5° | 63.8°/63.5° | 63.8°/63.5° | 63.8°/63.5° | 63.8°/63.5° |
Seat Tube Length | hi/lo | 380 | 405 | 430 | 460 | 500 |
Front Center | hi/lo | 770 | 799 | 826 | 855 | 886 |
BB Height | hi/lo | 346/342.5 | 346/342.5 | 346/342.5 | 346/342.5 | 346/342.5 |
BB Drop | hi/lo | 26.5/30 | 26.5/30 | 26.5/30 | 26.5/30 | 26.5/30 |
Wheelbase | hi/lo | 1206 | 1236/1237 | 1266 | 1298 | 1333/1334 |
Rear Center | hi/lo | 436/437 | 437/438 | 440/441 | 443/444 | 447/448 |
Head Tube Length | hi/lo | 90 | 100 | 115 | 135 | 150 |
Top Tube Length | hi/lo | 570 | 594/595 | 613 | 637/638 | 666/667 |
Seat Tube Angle | hi/lo | 77.24°/77.0° | 77.42°/77.2° | 77.8°/77.5° | 77.8°/77.5° | 77.8°/77.5° |
Standover Height | hi/lo | 709/705 | 716/712 | 723/718 | 722/717 | 724/720 |
Frame Sizing
If you're on the cusp between the recommended height range of two sizes, the absolute best thing is to try to ride them both. At a minimum, check the stack/reach measurements on your current bike and compare it to the new model you are looking at to get an idea of a fit you are already comfortable with. If riding the bike is not an option, consider the following.
Personal Preference - A larger size frame will be more stable, and will give you more room to move without upsetting the weight-balance of the bike. The larger size will put the front wheel further in front of you, which gives the feeling of security and conversely, it will require more significant body movements when you WANT to shift the weight-bias of the bike. Think hard about your riding style and how active/intuitive you want it to be vs stable and speedy. You'll need to work a bit harder to muscle the larger bike around.
Body Dimension - Not all bodies at a given height are the same. If you have longer legs and a shorter torso than the average person your height, that may push you towards the smaller of the recommended sizes. If you're all torso and arms, most likely you'll want to size up.
- Frame Material:
- Carbon C
- FORK BRAND:
- RockShox
- Fork:
- RockShox Zeb Select+, 170mm
- FORK TRAVEL:
- 170 mm
- Shock:
- RockShox Super Deluxe Select+, 230x62.5
- Rear Derailleur:
- SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd
- Shifters:
- SRAM AXS Pod Bridge
- Crankset:
- SRAM GX Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t
- Cassette:
- SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
- Chain:
- SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
- Chainguide:
- OneUp Bash Guide
- Bottom Bracket:
- SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB
- Brakes:
- SRAM Code Bronze Stealth
- Rotors:
- SRAM HS2 200mm
- Stem:
- Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm
- Grips:
- Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
- Headset:
- Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
- Seatpost:
- OneUp V2 Dropper Post, 31.6
- DROPPER SEATPOST:
- Yes
- Saddle:
- WTB Silverado Medium, CroMo
- Front Tyre:
- Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5", 3C, MaxxGrip, EXO+
- Rear Tyre:
- Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, Double Down
- WHEEL SIZE:
- 29
- Front Hub:
- DT Swiss 370, 15x110, Torque Cap, 6-Bolt, 28h
- Rear Hub:
- DT Swis 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 28h
- Rims:
- RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29"
- Pedals:
- Available for Purchase
- Please Note:
- Santa Cruz reserve the right to make changes to the product information contained on this site at any time without notice, including with respect to equipment, specifications, models, colours, and materials.
- Availability:
- See above