The ultimate power-wheeling, bump-chewing sidekick
The Megatower is the fusion of big wheels and the biggest-hitting suspension system. Its a modern day brawler, as suited to diehard racers as it is to riders wanting to conquer their hometown trails.
Tracing its roots to the Hightower, and now featuring the lower link-driven VPP suspension derived from the V10, the Megatower is the most capable, confidence-inspiring 29er trail bike in our line-up. The lower-link mounted shock configuration designed for compatibility with both air and coil shocks provides a progressive shock rate that has unmatched traction and bottom out resistance, making it ideal for taming the longest descents and rowdiest hits.
In order to make the Megatower stride confidently across the globe it has an enormous amount of clever adjustability hidden in its bones. A tidy and concealed flip chip in the lower-link adjusts bottom bracket height and changes progressivity of the rear suspension. A second, in the rear dropouts, allows for a 10mm fore-aft adjustment in chainstay length to dial in the riders rearward weight distribution - either set for play or for stability. The flip chips are a robust mechanism for riders looking to tune their ride according to their needs without compromising reliability and durability. No wackadoo mousetraps and frail proprietary shocks here.
The Megatower isnt all fight and fury, its smart and savvy too. It has a sharp, 76-degree seat tube angle for winching to the top of the kinds of descents where having a roomier cockpit and a 65-degree head tube angle will come in handy. And you can still carry around a full water bottle inside the frame (even with a piggyback shock), and the frame is well protected with a shock fender, shuttle guard, downtube protector and ribbed chainstay protector.
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Build Kit | X01 | X01 Coil |
Frame | Megatower CC | Megatower CC |
Fork | FOX 36 Float Factory, 160mm, 29" | FOX 38 Float Factory, 170mm, 29" |
Shock | FOX Float X2 Factory 2-Position lever | FOX DH X2 Factory Coil 2-Position lever |
Chainguide | e13 TRS Race SL, ISCG05 | OneUp Bash Guide |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd |
Shifters | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd |
Crankset | SRAM X1 Eagle DUB 30t - 175mm | SRAM X1 Eagle DUB 30t - 175mm |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB |
Cassette | SRAM XG1295 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t | SRAM XG1295 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t |
Chain | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd |
Brakes | SRAM Code RSC | SRAM Code RSC |
Rotors | Avid Centerline 200mm | Avid Centerline 200mm |
Handlebar | Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm, 35mm Rise | Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm, 35mm Rise |
Stem | Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42.5mm | Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42.5mm |
Grips | Santa Cruz House Grips or Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnar | Santa Cruz House Grips or Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnar |
Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset |
Seatpost | RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.5 | RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6 |
Saddle | WTB Silverado Team Saddle or WTB Volt | WTB Silverado Team Saddle or WTB Volt |
Front Tyre | Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5", 3C, MaxxGrip, EXO+, TR | Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5", 3C, MaxxGrip, EXO+, TR |
Rear Tyre | Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C, EXO+ | Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C, EXO+ |
Front Wheel | Front Hub: Industry Nine 1/1, 110x15, 6 Bolt, 28h Rims: RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29" Spokes: Sapim Race | Front Hub: Industry Nine 1/1, 110x15, 6 Bolt, 28h Rims: RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29" Spokes: Sapim Race |
Rear Wheel | Rear Hub: Industry Nine 1/1, 148x12, Microspline, 6 Bolt, 28h Rims: RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29" Spokes: Sapim Race | Rear Hub: Industry Nine 1/1, 148x12, Microspline, 6 Bolt, 28h Rims: RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29" Spokes: Sapim Race |
Build Kit | X01 AXS Reserve | X01 AXS Coil Reserve |
Frame | Megatower CC | Megatower CC |
Fork | FOX 36 Float Factory, 160mm, 29" | FOX 38 Float Factory, 170mm, 29" |
Shock | FOX Float X2 Factory 2-Position lever | FOX DH X2 Factory Coil 2-Position lever |
Chainguide | OneUp Bash Guide | OneUp Bash Guide |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle AXS, 12spd | SRAM X01 Eagle AXS, 12spd |
Shifters | SRAM GX AXS Shifter | SRAM GX AXS Shifter |
Crankset | SRAM X1 Eagle DUB 30t - 175mm | SRAM X1 Eagle DUB 30t - 175mm |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB |
Cassette | SRAM XG1295 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t | SRAM XG1295 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t |
Chain | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd |
Brakes | SRAM Code RSC | SRAM Code RSC |
Rotors | Avid Centerline 200mm | Avid Centerline 200mm |
Handlebar | Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm, 35mm Rise | Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm, 35mm Rise |
Stem | Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42.5mm | Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42.5mm |
Grips | Santa Cruz House Grips or Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnar | Santa Cruz House Grips or Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnar |
Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset |
Seatpost | RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6 | RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6 |
Saddle | WTB Silverado Team Saddle or WTB Volt | WTB Silverado Team Saddle or WTB Volt |
Front Tyre | Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5", 3C, MaxxGrip, EXO+, TR | Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5", 3C, MaxxGrip, EXO+, TR |
Rear Tyre | Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C, EXO+ | Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C, EXO+ |
Front Wheel | Front Hub: Industry Nine 1/1, 110x15, 6 Bolt, 28h Rims: Reserve 30 29" Spokes: Sapim D-Light | Front Hub: Industry Nine 1/1, 110x15, 6 Bolt, 28h Rims: Reserve 30 29" Spokes: Sapim D-Light |
Rear Wheel | Rear Hub: Industry Nine 1/1, 148x12, Microspline, 6 Bolt, 28h Rims: Reserve 30 29" Spokes: Sapim D-Light | Rear Hub: Industry Nine 1/1, 148x12, Microspline, 6 Bolt, 28h Rims: Reserve 30 29" Spokes: Sapim D-Light |
Build Kit | X01 |
Frame | Megatower CC |
Fork | FOX 36 Float Factory, 160mm, 29" |
Shock | FOX Float X2 Factory 2-Position lever |
Chainguide | e13 TRS Race SL, ISCG05 |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd |
Shifters | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd |
Crankset | SRAM X1 Eagle DUB 30t - 175mm |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB |
Cassette | SRAM XG1295 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t |
Chain | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd |
Brakes | SRAM Code RSC |
Rotors | Avid Centerline 200mm |
Handlebar | Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm, 35mm Rise |
Stem | Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42.5mm |
Grips | Santa Cruz House Grips or Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnar |
Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset |
Seatpost | RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.5 |
Saddle | WTB Silverado Team Saddle or WTB Volt |
Front Tyre | Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5", 3C, MaxxGrip, EXO+, TR |
Rear Tyre | Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C, EXO+ |
Front Wheel | Front Hub: Industry Nine 1/1, 110x15, 6 Bolt, 28h Rims: RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29" Spokes: Sapim Race |
Rear Wheel | Rear Hub: Industry Nine 1/1, 148x12, Microspline, 6 Bolt, 28h Rims: RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29" Spokes: Sapim Race |
Build Kit | X01 Coil |
Frame | Megatower CC |
Fork | FOX 38 Float Factory, 170mm, 29" |
Shock | FOX DH X2 Factory Coil 2-Position lever |
Chainguide | OneUp Bash Guide |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd |
Shifters | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd |
Crankset | SRAM X1 Eagle DUB 30t - 175mm |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB |
Cassette | SRAM XG1295 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t |
Chain | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd |
Brakes | SRAM Code RSC |
Rotors | Avid Centerline 200mm |
Handlebar | Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm, 35mm Rise |
Stem | Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42.5mm |
Grips | Santa Cruz House Grips or Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnar |
Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset |
Seatpost | RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6 |
Saddle | WTB Silverado Team Saddle or WTB Volt |
Front Tyre | Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5", 3C, MaxxGrip, EXO+, TR |
Rear Tyre | Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C, EXO+ |
Front Wheel | Front Hub: Industry Nine 1/1, 110x15, 6 Bolt, 28h Rims: RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29" Spokes: Sapim Race |
Rear Wheel | Rear Hub: Industry Nine 1/1, 148x12, Microspline, 6 Bolt, 28h Rims: RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29" Spokes: Sapim Race |
Build Kit | X01 AXS Reserve |
Frame | Megatower CC |
Fork | FOX 36 Float Factory, 160mm, 29" |
Shock | FOX Float X2 Factory 2-Position lever |
Chainguide | OneUp Bash Guide |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle AXS, 12spd |
Shifters | SRAM GX AXS Shifter |
Crankset | SRAM X1 Eagle DUB 30t - 175mm |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB |
Cassette | SRAM XG1295 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t |
Chain | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd |
Brakes | SRAM Code RSC |
Rotors | Avid Centerline 200mm |
Handlebar | Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm, 35mm Rise |
Stem | Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42.5mm |
Grips | Santa Cruz House Grips or Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnar |
Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset |
Seatpost | RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6 |
Saddle | WTB Silverado Team Saddle or WTB Volt |
Front Tyre | Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5", 3C, MaxxGrip, EXO+, TR |
Rear Tyre | Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C, EXO+ |
Front Wheel | Front Hub: Industry Nine 1/1, 110x15, 6 Bolt, 28h Rims: Reserve 30 29" Spokes: Sapim D-Light |
Rear Wheel | Rear Hub: Industry Nine 1/1, 148x12, Microspline, 6 Bolt, 28h Rims: Reserve 30 29" Spokes: Sapim D-Light |
Build Kit | X01 AXS Coil Reserve |
Frame | Megatower CC |
Fork | FOX 38 Float Factory, 170mm, 29" |
Shock | FOX DH X2 Factory Coil 2-Position lever |
Chainguide | OneUp Bash Guide |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle AXS, 12spd |
Shifters | SRAM GX AXS Shifter |
Crankset | SRAM X1 Eagle DUB 30t - 175mm |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB |
Cassette | SRAM XG1295 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t |
Chain | SRAM X01 Eagle, 12spd |
Brakes | SRAM Code RSC |
Rotors | Avid Centerline 200mm |
Handlebar | Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm, 35mm Rise |
Stem | Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42.5mm |
Grips | Santa Cruz House Grips or Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnar |
Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset |
Seatpost | RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6 |
Saddle | WTB Silverado Team Saddle or WTB Volt |
Front Tyre | Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5", 3C, MaxxGrip, EXO+, TR |
Rear Tyre | Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C, EXO+ |
Front Wheel | Front Hub: Industry Nine 1/1, 110x15, 6 Bolt, 28h Rims: Reserve 30 29" Spokes: Sapim D-Light |
Rear Wheel | Rear Hub: Industry Nine 1/1, 148x12, Microspline, 6 Bolt, 28h Rims: Reserve 30 29" Spokes: Sapim D-Light |