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 pedaling ability-elevating its reputation as the perfect choice for big gravity rides and DH park laps.
DESIGN DETAILS:
Glovebox
Place 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.
Full carbon C and CC frame options
While 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 $.
Steeper seat tube angle
The 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.
165mm of VPP travel
A relatively-low leverage ratio not only makes setup easier but delivers a more damped, controlled feel across the travel range.
Coil and water compatibility
Even 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.
Details matter
The 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.
Proportional geo
The Megatower's chainstay length is matched to the frame size so every rider, no matter their height, gets the same balanced geometry.
Material
Carbon CC
Travel
165mm
Wheel Size
29
Rear Shock
FOX Float X2 Factory, 230x62.5
Fork
RockShox Zeb Ultimate, 170mm -or- Fox 38 Float Factory
Rear Derailleur
SRAM XX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd
Right Shifter
SRAM AXS Pod Bridge
Cassette
SRAM XX Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
Chain
SRAM XX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
Chainguide
OneUp Bash Guide
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB
Headset
Chris King DropSet 3 Integrated Headset
Rear Tire
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4"WT, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+
Front Tire
Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5", 3C, MaxxGrip, EXO+
Front Hub
Industry Nine 1/1, 15x110, Torque Cap, 6-Bolt, 28h
Front Rim
Reserve 30|HD 29"
Rear Hub
Industry Nine 1/1, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 28h
Rear Rim
Reserve 30|HD 29"
Front Rotor
SRAM HS2 200mm
Rear Rotor
SRAM HS2 200mm
Brakes
Code Ultimate Stealth
Crankset
SRAM XX Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t
Handlebars
Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm
Stem
Industry Nine A35, 40mm
Saddle
WTB Silverado Medium, Ti
Seatpost
OneUp V2 Dropper Post, 31.6 -or- RockShox Reverb Stealth -or- Fox Transfer
Grips
Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips
Battery Charger
SRAM eTap Powerpack 1 Battery
