The New Santa Cruz Bicycles Megatower - Be honest, it's all about the descent
When World Champs like Greg Minnaar and Jackson Goldstone aren’t on their office bikes, they’re often throttling a Megatower for all it’s worth.
Because 165mm of VPP® lower link travel is more than enough to feel just like the Syndicate. A ±63-degree adjustable head tube angle coupled to a 170mm fork and 29-inch wheels delivers the high-speed security of a downhill bike. Yet the 78-degree seat angle and size-specific geo maintain the Mega’s mega ability to climb. Retaining its reputation as the perfect choice for knocking out big gravity rides and DH park laps.
Look under the bonnet and you’ll discover a relatively low leverage ratio on the rear shock compared to our other bikes. This is engineered into the VPP kinematics to offer a more damped, controlled feel across longer travel ranges, meaningless faffing with your shock. There's a lower average leverage ratio than the previous bike for a more damped, controlled feel from the shock.
Delve further still and you’ll notice hi/lo geo fine-tunability, and even the option to use a 65mm stroke shock to boost rear travel to 170mm. Not that you’ll need it. But we’ve got you tweakers covered. Right down to an all-new Glovebox to hold your tools, spares and driving gloves.
The all-new Megatower: near V10 performance in an up-down-repeat package
NOW BIGGER & BADDER, the Megatower 2 C is the ultimate privateer race bike.
Originally one of the most in demand, high-end full suspension bikes on the market... the Megatower has Evo-lved.
FLAT OUT & BLIND
Its geometric and kinematic wizardry are primed to support comfort at speed – and importantly – a higher margin of error when taking on those thrilling blind risks. Its chainstay length is matched to its frame size, so every rider gets the same balanced Santa Cruz geometry.
SHOCK RATE
The concealed Lower Link Flip Chip adjusts your bottom bracket height and tunes the rear suspension for a more damped, controlled feel. A sealed bearing shock eyelet reduces friction and reduces the need for time consuming maintenance, giving you a greater chance of finishing first. With the overall leverage being lowered – courtesy of a longer 62.5 stroke shock – the Megatower 2 provides extra damping support for an all-aggressive riding style. A much straighter end stroke improves resistance to bottoming out. With consistent progression and no naughty surprises – nothing is out of reach.
MEGA STASH
Santa Cruz introduces the cavernous Glovebox™. It comes packing with a Tool Wallet and Tube Purse, allowing for the safely hidden storage of whatever you need to enjoy your ride: roll one up and stuff it inside your Glovebox. Done. No more strapping all that potential shrapnel over your stunning machine.
GET SMASHED
A tool built for the severest, dirtiest rides, the Megatower 2 takes them all in its stride. As well as the obligatory Santa Cruz Lifetime Warranty, it is also backed with a lifetime bearing replacement. Its durable pivots are entirely serviceable with a multitool, in the back of a van or at the side of your trail.
(Product Details New)
• Wheel Size: 29"
• Size Range: S, M, L, XL, XXL frame size options
• Materials: C carbon
• Rear Travel: 165mm / Front Travel: 170mm
• Extra damping support
• Lower Link Flip Chip & sealed bearing shock eyelet
• Chainstay length matched to the frame size
• Lower overall leverage ratio
• Longer 62.5 stroke shock
• Straighter end stroke reduces bottoming-out
• GLOVEBOX safe storage of tools & tubes. Bottle cage is not included.
• High quality fit and finish
• Lifetime bearing replacement
• Santa Cruz Lifetime Warranty
Build Kit | MEGATOWER C - R | MEGATOWER C - S | MEGATOWER C - GX AXS |
Frame | Carbon C 29" 165mm Travel VPP™ | Carbon C 29" 165mm Travel VPP™ | Carbon C 29" 165mm Travel VPP™ |
Fork | RockShox Zeb, 170mm | FOX 38 Float Performance, 170mm | FOX 38 Float Performance Elite, 170mm |
Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select 230x62.5 | RockShox Super Deluxe Select 230x62.5 | RockShox Super Deluxe Select 230x62.5 |
Chainguide | E13 Vario Topguide ISCG05 | OneUp Bash Guide | OneUp Bash Guide |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd | SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd | SRAM GX Eagle AXS, 12spd |
Shifters | SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd | SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd | SRAM GX AXS Shifter |
Crankset | SRAM Descendant Eagle 148 DUB 30t | SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB 30t | SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB 30t |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB |
Cassette | SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t | SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t | SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t |
Chain | SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd | SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd | SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd |
Brakes | SRAM G2 RE | SRAM Code R | SRAM Code RSC |
Rotors | Avid Centerline 200mm | Avid Centerline 200mm | Avid Centerline 200mm |
Handlebar | e13 TRS Base, 800mm | Burgtec Alloy Bar, 800mm | Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm |
Stem | e.13 Base 40mm | Burgtec Enduro MK3 42mm | Burgtec Enduro MK3 42mm |
Grips | Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips | Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips | Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips |
Headset | Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset |
Seatpost | SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6 | SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6 | RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6 or OneUp |
Saddle | WTB Silverado Race Saddle or WTB Volt | WTB Silverado Pro Saddle or WTB Volt | WTB Silverado Medium Cromoly SL Fusion Saddle or WTB Volt |
Front Tyre | Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5" EXO+, 3C MaxxGrip | Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5" EXO+, 3C MaxxGrip | Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5" EXO+, 3C MaxxGrip |
Rear Tyre | Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4" EXO+, 3C MaxxTerra | Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4" EXO+, 3C MaxxTerra | Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4" EXO+, 3C MaxxTerra |
Front Wheel | SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 32h WTB Silverado Race Saddle or WTB Volt Sapim Race | DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 6 bolt, 28h or E13 SL, 15x110, 6 bolt, 28h WTB Silverado Pro Saddle or WTB Volt Sapim Race | Industry Nine 1/1, 110x15, 6 Bolt, 28h WTB Silverado Medium Cromoly SL Fusion Saddle or WTB Volt Sapim Race |
Rear Wheel | SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32h RaceFace AR Offset 30 29" Rims Sapim Race | DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 28h or E13 SL, 12x148, XD, 28h RaceFace AR Offset 30 29" Rims Sapim Race | Industry Nine 1/1, 148x12, XD, 6 Bolt, 28h RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29" Rims Sapim Race |
Build Kit | MEGATOWER C - GX AXS Coil | MEGATOWER C - GX AXS RSV | MEGATOWER C - GX AXS RSV Coil |
Frame | Carbon C 29" 165mm Travel VPP™ | Carbon C 29" 165mm Travel VPP™ | Carbon C 29" 165mm Travel VPP™ |
Fork | FOX 38 Float Performance Elite, 170mm | FOX 38 Float Performance Elite, 170mm | FOX 38 Float Performance Elite, 170mm |
Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select Coil 230x62.5 | RockShox Super Deluxe Select 230x62.5 | RockShox Super Deluxe Select Coil 230x62.5 |
Chainguide | OneUp Bash Guide | OneUp Bash Guide | OneUp Bash Guide |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle AXS, 12spd | SRAM GX Eagle AXS, 12spd | SRAM GX Eagle AXS, 12spd |
Shifters | SRAM GX AXS Shifter | SRAM GX AXS Shifter | SRAM GX AXS Shifter |
Crankset | SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB 30t | SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB 30t | SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB 30t |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB |
Cassette | SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t | SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t | SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t |
Chain | SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd | SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd | SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd |
Brakes | SRAM Code RSC | SRAM Code RSC | SRAM Code RSC |
Rotors | Avid Centerline 200mm | Avid Centerline 200mm | Avid Centerline 200mm |
Handlebar | Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm | Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm | Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm |
Stem | Burgtec Enduro MK3 42mm | Burgtec Enduro MK3 42mm | Burgtec Enduro MK3 42mm |
Grips | Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips | Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips | Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips |
Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset |
Seatpost | RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6 or OneUp | RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6 or OneUp | RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6 or OneUp |
Saddle | WTB Silverado Medium Cromoly SL Fusion Saddle or WTB Volt | WTB Silverado Medium Cromoly SL Fusion Saddle or WTB Volt | WTB Silverado Medium Cromoly SL Fusion Saddle or WTB Volt |
Front Tyre | Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5", 3C MaxxGRIP, Double Down | Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5" EXO+, 3C MaxxGrip | Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5", 3C MaxxGRIP, Double Down |
Rear Tyre | Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C Maxx- Grip, DoubleDown | Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4" EXO+, 3C MaxxTerra | Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C Maxx-Grip, DoubleDown |
Front Wheel | Industry Nine 1/1, 110x15, 6 Bolt, 28h WTB Silverado Medium Cromoly SL Fusion Saddle or WTB Volt Sapim Race | Industry Nine 1/1, 110x15, 6 Bolt, 28h WTB Silverado Medium Cromoly SL Fusion Saddle or WTB Volt Sapim D-Light | Industry Nine 1/1, 110x15, 6 Bolt, 28h WTB Silverado Medium Cromoly SL Fusion Saddle or WTB Volt Sapim D-Light |
Rear Wheel | Industry Nine 1/1, 148x12, XD, 6 Bolt, 28h RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29" Rims Sapim Race | Industry Nine 1/1, 148x12, XD, 6 Bolt, 28h Reserve 30 29" Carbon Rims Sapim D-Light | Industry Nine 1/1, 148x12, XD, 6 Bolt, 28h Reserve 30 29" Carbon Rims Sapim D-Light |
Build Kit | MEGATOWER C - R |
Frame | Carbon C 29" 165mm Travel VPP™ |
Fork | RockShox Zeb, 170mm |
Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select 230x62.5 |
Chainguide | E13 Vario Topguide ISCG05 |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd |
Shifters | SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd |
Crankset | SRAM Descendant Eagle 148 DUB 30t |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB |
Cassette | SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t |
Chain | SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd |
Brakes | SRAM G2 RE |
Rotors | Avid Centerline 200mm |
Handlebar | e13 TRS Base, 800mm |
Stem | e.13 Base 40mm |
Grips | Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips |
Headset | Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset |
Seatpost | SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6 |
Saddle | WTB Silverado Race Saddle or WTB Volt |
Front Tyre | Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5" EXO+, 3C MaxxGrip |
Rear Tyre | Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4" EXO+, 3C MaxxTerra |
Front Wheel | SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 32h WTB Silverado Race Saddle or WTB Volt Sapim Race |
Rear Wheel | SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32h RaceFace AR Offset 30 29" Rims Sapim Race |
Build Kit | MEGATOWER C - S |
Frame | Carbon C 29" 165mm Travel VPP™ |
Fork | FOX 38 Float Performance, 170mm |
Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select 230x62.5 |
Chainguide | OneUp Bash Guide |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd |
Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd |
Crankset | SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB 30t |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB |
Cassette | SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t |
Chain | SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd |
Brakes | SRAM Code R |
Rotors | Avid Centerline 200mm |
Handlebar | Burgtec Alloy Bar, 800mm |
Stem | Burgtec Enduro MK3 42mm |
Grips | Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips |
Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset |
Seatpost | SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6 |
Saddle | WTB Silverado Pro Saddle or WTB Volt |
Front Tyre | Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5" EXO+, 3C MaxxGrip |
Rear Tyre | Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4" EXO+, 3C MaxxTerra |
Front Wheel | DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 6 bolt, 28h or E13 SL, 15x110, 6 bolt, 28h WTB Silverado Pro Saddle or WTB Volt Sapim Race |
Rear Wheel | DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 28h or E13 SL, 12x148, XD, 28h RaceFace AR Offset 30 29" Rims Sapim Race |
Build Kit | MEGATOWER C - GX AXS |
Frame | Carbon C 29" 165mm Travel VPP™ |
Fork | FOX 38 Float Performance Elite, 170mm |
Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select 230x62.5 |
Chainguide | OneUp Bash Guide |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle AXS, 12spd |
Shifters | SRAM GX AXS Shifter |
Crankset | SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB 30t |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB |
Cassette | SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t |
Chain | SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd |
Brakes | SRAM Code RSC |
Rotors | Avid Centerline 200mm |
Handlebar | Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm |
Stem | Burgtec Enduro MK3 42mm |
Grips | Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips |
Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset |
Seatpost | RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6 or OneUp |
Saddle | WTB Silverado Medium Cromoly SL Fusion Saddle or WTB Volt |
Front Tyre | Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5" EXO+, 3C MaxxGrip |
Rear Tyre | Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4" EXO+, 3C MaxxTerra |
Front Wheel | Industry Nine 1/1, 110x15, 6 Bolt, 28h WTB Silverado Medium Cromoly SL Fusion Saddle or WTB Volt Sapim Race |
Rear Wheel | Industry Nine 1/1, 148x12, XD, 6 Bolt, 28h RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29" Rims Sapim Race |
Build Kit | MEGATOWER C - GX AXS Coil |
Frame | Carbon C 29" 165mm Travel VPP™ |
Fork | FOX 38 Float Performance Elite, 170mm |
Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select Coil 230x62.5 |
Chainguide | OneUp Bash Guide |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle AXS, 12spd |
Shifters | SRAM GX AXS Shifter |
Crankset | SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB 30t |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB |
Cassette | SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t |
Chain | SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd |
Brakes | SRAM Code RSC |
Rotors | Avid Centerline 200mm |
Handlebar | Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm |
Stem | Burgtec Enduro MK3 42mm |
Grips | Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips |
Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset |
Seatpost | RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6 or OneUp |
Saddle | WTB Silverado Medium Cromoly SL Fusion Saddle or WTB Volt |
Front Tyre | Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5", 3C MaxxGRIP, Double Down |
Rear Tyre | Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C Maxx- Grip, DoubleDown |
Front Wheel | Industry Nine 1/1, 110x15, 6 Bolt, 28h WTB Silverado Medium Cromoly SL Fusion Saddle or WTB Volt Sapim Race |
Rear Wheel | Industry Nine 1/1, 148x12, XD, 6 Bolt, 28h RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29" Rims Sapim Race |
Build Kit | MEGATOWER C - GX AXS RSV |
Frame | Carbon C 29" 165mm Travel VPP™ |
Fork | FOX 38 Float Performance Elite, 170mm |
Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select 230x62.5 |
Chainguide | OneUp Bash Guide |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle AXS, 12spd |
Shifters | SRAM GX AXS Shifter |
Crankset | SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB 30t |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB |
Cassette | SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t |
Chain | SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd |
Brakes | SRAM Code RSC |
Rotors | Avid Centerline 200mm |
Handlebar | Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm |
Stem | Burgtec Enduro MK3 42mm |
Grips | Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips |
Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset |
Seatpost | RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6 or OneUp |
Saddle | WTB Silverado Medium Cromoly SL Fusion Saddle or WTB Volt |
Front Tyre | Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5" EXO+, 3C MaxxGrip |
Rear Tyre | Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4" EXO+, 3C MaxxTerra |
Front Wheel | Industry Nine 1/1, 110x15, 6 Bolt, 28h WTB Silverado Medium Cromoly SL Fusion Saddle or WTB Volt Sapim D-Light |
Rear Wheel | Industry Nine 1/1, 148x12, XD, 6 Bolt, 28h Reserve 30 29" Carbon Rims Sapim D-Light |
Build Kit | MEGATOWER C - GX AXS RSV Coil |
Frame | Carbon C 29" 165mm Travel VPP™ |
Fork | FOX 38 Float Performance Elite, 170mm |
Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select Coil 230x62.5 |
Chainguide | OneUp Bash Guide |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle AXS, 12spd |
Shifters | SRAM GX AXS Shifter |
Crankset | SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB 30t |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB |
Cassette | SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t |
Chain | SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd |
Brakes | SRAM Code RSC |
Rotors | Avid Centerline 200mm |
Handlebar | Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm |
Stem | Burgtec Enduro MK3 42mm |
Grips | Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips |
Headset | Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset |
Seatpost | RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6 or OneUp |
Saddle | WTB Silverado Medium Cromoly SL Fusion Saddle or WTB Volt |
Front Tyre | Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5", 3C MaxxGRIP, Double Down |
Rear Tyre | Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C Maxx-Grip, DoubleDown |
Front Wheel | Industry Nine 1/1, 110x15, 6 Bolt, 28h WTB Silverado Medium Cromoly SL Fusion Saddle or WTB Volt Sapim D-Light |
Rear Wheel | Industry Nine 1/1, 148x12, XD, 6 Bolt, 28h Reserve 30 29" Carbon Rims Sapim D-Light |