Santa Cruz Megatower CC Frameset 2025 - VPP Enduro Race Chassis
The 2025 Santa Cruz Megatower Carbon Frameset is their ultimate big-hit Enduro frame, built for speed and stability on the gnarliest terrain.
The 2025 Santa Cruz Megatower Carbon Frameset is the second generation of Santa Cruz's biggest-hitting 29er, engineered to blur the line between Enduro race bike and full-on downhill rig. The frame is available in two carbon layups: Carbon C and the lighter, higher-strength Carbon CC.
The frame features 165mm of travel driven by the highly refined Lower-Link VPP™ (Virtual Pivot Point) suspension, which is known for its incredible small-bump sensitivity, mid-stroke support, and bottom-out resistance. The standard rear shock is typically a FOX Float X2 Factory, which utilises a 230 x 62.5mm stroke. The frame is also compatible with a 230 x 65mm shock, which will increase the travel to a full 170mm.
Key to the Megatower's balanced handling is Proportional Geometry, which matches the chainstay length to the frame size. This ensures that every rider, regardless of height, experiences the same balanced front-to-rear centre balance, promoting control at speed.
Integrated Glovebox: A discreet storage compartment is built into the down tube (L, XL, XXL sizes), complete with "Tool Wallet" and "Tube Purse," allowing riders to carry essentials inside the frame.
Adjustable Geometry: A Flip Chip on the lower VPP link provides a Hi or Lo setting, subtly tweaking the head angle (0.3 °) and Bottom Bracket height (3.5mm) to fine-tune handling for different trail conditions or riding styles.
Maintenance Focus: Frame details include a Threaded 73mm Bottom Bracket for easy maintenance, a shock mudguard, and internal cable routing guided by integrated carbon tubes for hassle-free setup.
Max Capability: Designed for a 170mm travel fork and full ISCG-05 chain guide compatibility.
Carbon Construction: Available in premium Carbon CC
VPP Suspension: 165mm (extendable to 170mm) of highly tuneable, lower-link VPP travel.
Proportional Geometry: Chainstay lengths increase with frame size for consistent handling balance across all sizes.
Glovebox Storage: Integrated in-frame storage for trail essentials (L and larger sizes).
Geometry Adjustment: HiLo Flip Chip on the lower link for subtle on-trail tuning.
Premium Shock: Frameset includes a FOX Float X2 Factory air shock (often 230 x 62.5mm)
| Specification | Detail | Notes |
| Frame Material | Carbon CC (Premium Carbon) | Also available in Carbon C (slightly heavier layup). |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 165mm VPP� | Expandable to 170mm with 230�65mm shock (sold separately). |
| Rear Shock (Included) | FOX Float X2 Factory, 230�62.5mm | Custom tune, high/low speed compression and rebound adjustable. |
| Recommended Fork Travel | 170mm | Frame is designed and warrantied for 170mm to 180mm forks. |
| Head Tube Angle (Lo/Hi) | 63.5?/63.8? | The slackest VPP bike in the Santa Cruz lineup. |
| Seat Tube Angle (L size Lo/Hi) | 77.5?/77.8? | Steep and size-specific for efficient climbing. |
| Bottom Bracket | 73mm Threaded (BSA) | For maximum reliability and ease of maintenance. |
| Rear Axle Standard | 148�12mm Boost | Universal Derailleur Hanger (UDH) compatible. |
| Brake Mount | 200mm Post Mount | Direct mount for 200mm rotor (no adapter needed). |
| Chain Guide Mount | ISCG-05 Tabs | Integrated tabs for full chain guide and bash guard. |
| Seatpost Diameter | 31.6mm | Requires a 36.4mm seat collar (often included). |
| Cable Routing | Fully Internal | Guided carbon tubes in the mainframe for silent, simple routing. |
| Max Tyre Width | 2.5?? | Designed for aggressive WT (Wide Trail) 2.5?? tyres. |
| Frame Weight (CC, Approx) | ?3.25kg (with shock) | Excellent weight for a long-travel carbon Enduro chassis. |
| Specification | Detail |
| Frame Material | Carbon CC (Premium Carbon) |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 165mm VPP� |
| Rear Shock (Included) | FOX Float X2 Factory, 230�62.5mm |
| Recommended Fork Travel | 170mm |
| Head Tube Angle (Lo/Hi) | 63.5?/63.8? |
| Seat Tube Angle (L size Lo/Hi) | 77.5?/77.8? |
| Bottom Bracket | 73mm Threaded (BSA) |
| Rear Axle Standard | 148�12mm Boost |
| Brake Mount | 200mm Post Mount |
| Chain Guide Mount | ISCG-05 Tabs |
| Seatpost Diameter | 31.6mm |
| Cable Routing | Fully Internal |
| Max Tyre Width | 2.5?? |
| Frame Weight (CC, Approx) | ?3.25kg (with shock) |
| Specification | Notes |
| Frame Material | Also available in Carbon C (slightly heavier layup). |
| Rear Wheel Travel | Expandable to 170mm with 230�65mm shock (sold separately). |
| Rear Shock (Included) | Custom tune, high/low speed compression and rebound adjustable. |
| Recommended Fork Travel | Frame is designed and warrantied for 170mm to 180mm forks. |
| Head Tube Angle (Lo/Hi) | The slackest VPP bike in the Santa Cruz lineup. |
| Seat Tube Angle (L size Lo/Hi) | Steep and size-specific for efficient climbing. |
| Bottom Bracket | For maximum reliability and ease of maintenance. |
| Rear Axle Standard | Universal Derailleur Hanger (UDH) compatible. |
| Brake Mount | Direct mount for 200mm rotor (no adapter needed). |
| Chain Guide Mount | Integrated tabs for full chain guide and bash guard. |
| Seatpost Diameter | Requires a 36.4mm seat collar (often included). |
| Cable Routing | Guided carbon tubes in the mainframe for silent, simple routing. |
| Max Tyre Width | Designed for aggressive WT (Wide Trail) 2.5?? tyres. |
| Frame Weight (CC, Approx) | Excellent weight for a long-travel carbon Enduro chassis. |