Santa Cruz Bicycles Megatower
Santa Cruz Bicycles Megatower
Santa Cruz Bicycles Megatower
Santa Cruz Bicycles Megatower
MY24 Megatower
MY24 Megatower
MY24 Megatower
MY24 Megatower
MY23 Megatower
MY23 Megatower
MY23 Megatower
MY23 Megatower

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.

Just want to go downhill? Take a look at the V10
Looking for more boost uphill? Check out the Bullit ebike
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Key Features:

Available in: Carbon CC
Wheel Size: 29
Front Travel: 170mm
Rear Travel: 165mm
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Santa Cruz Bicycles Megatower 2  GX AXS
$10,999 AUD   | Weight: 35.08 lbs / 15.91 kg
  
Please note: Price, Weight, and Parts Spec information is subject to change.

GX AXS

$10,999 AUD  

35.08 lbs / 15.91 kg

X0 AXS

$12,999 AUD  

35.21 lbs / 15.97 kg

X0 AXS RSV

$14,499 AUD  

34.92 lbs / 15.84 kg

Frame

$6,499 AUD  

7.17 lbs / 3.25 kg

Material
Carbon C

Our C Carbon frames use the same proprietary processes of the highest spec CC Carbon frames to match the same legendary strength and stiffness standards. But the use of a different grade of carbon material results in a minimal weight gain.

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Material
Carbon CC

CC denotes our highest grade carbon fiber frames. Use of the very best materials in the composite results in the lightest, best handling bikes. CC level bikes are also specced with the best wheels, drivetrains and suspension on these models.

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Material
Carbon CC

CC denotes our highest grade carbon fiber frames. Use of the very best materials in the composite results in the lightest, best handling bikes. CC level bikes are also specced with the best wheels, drivetrains and suspension on these models.

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Material
Carbon CC

CC denotes our highest grade carbon fiber frames. Use of the very best materials in the composite results in the lightest, best handling bikes. CC level bikes are also specced with the best wheels, drivetrains and suspension on these models.

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Travel
170mm

Travel
170mm

Travel
170mm

Travel
170mm

Wheel Size
29

Wheel Size
29

Wheel Size
29

Wheel Size
29

Rear Shock
Fox Float X Performance Elite, 230x65

Rear Shock
Fox Float X2 Factory, 230x65

Rear Shock
Fox Float X2 Factory, 230x65

Rear Shock
Fox Float X2 Factory, 230x65

Fork
FOX 38 Float Performance Elite, Grip X2, 170mm -or- RockShox Zeb Select+, 170mm

Fork
FOX 38 Float Factory Elite, Grip X2, 170mm -or- RockShox Zeb Ultimate, 170mm

Fork
FOX 38 Float Factory Elite, Grip X2, 170mm -or- RockShox Zeb Ultimate, 170mm

Fork
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Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd

Rear Derailleur
SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd

Rear Derailleur
SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd

Rear Derailleur
-

Right Shifter
SRAM AXS Pod Bridge

Right Shifter
SRAM AXS Pod Controller Rocker Paddle

Right Shifter
SRAM AXS Pod Controller Rocker Paddle

Right Shifter
-

Cassette
SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 10-52t

Cassette
SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t

Cassette
SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t

Cassette
-

Chain
SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd

Chain
SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd

Chain
SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd

Chain
-

Chainguide
OneUp Bash Guide

Chainguide
OneUp Bash Guide

Chainguide
OneUp Bash Guide

Chainguide
-

Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB

Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB

Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB

Bottom Bracket
-

Headset
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset

Headset
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset

Headset
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset

Headset
-

Rear Tire
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29x2.4" 3C MaxxTerra, Double Down

Rear Tire
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29x2.4" 3C MaxxTerra, Double Down

Rear Tire
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29x2.4" 3C MaxxTerra, Double Down

Rear Tire
-

Front Tire
Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO+

Front Tire
Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO+

Front Tire
Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5", 3C MaxxGrip, EXO+

Front Tire
-

Front Hub
DT Swiss 370, 12x110, 6-Bolt, 28h

Front Hub
Industry Nine 1/1, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 28h

Front Hub
Industry Nine 1/1, 15x110, 6-Bolt, 28h

Front Hub
-

Front Rim
Reserve 30|SL AL 6069 -or- Raceface ARC 30

Front Rim
Reserve 30|SL AL 6069 -or- Raceface ARC 30

Front Rim
Reserve 30|HD Carbon

Front Rim
-

Rear Hub
DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 32h

Rear Hub
Industry Nine 1/1, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 32h

Rear Hub
Industry Nine 1/1, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 28h

Rear Hub
-

Rear Rim
Reserve 30|HD AL 6069 -or- Raceface ARC 30 HD

Rear Rim
Reserve 30|HD AL 6069 -or- Raceface ARC 30 HD

Rear Rim
Reserve 30|HD Carbon

Rear Rim
-

Front Rotor
SRAM HS2 200mm

Front Rotor
SRAM HS2 200mm

Front Rotor
SRAM HS2 200mm

Front Rotor
-

Rear Rotor
SRAM HS2 200mm

Rear Rotor
SRAM HS2 200mm

Rear Rotor
SRAM HS2 200mm

Rear Rotor
-

Brakes
SRAM Maven Bronze Stealth

Brakes
SRAM Maven Silver Stealth

Brakes
SRAM Maven Silver Stealth

Brakes
-

Crankset
SRAM GX Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t

Crankset
SRAM X0 Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t

Crankset
SRAM X0 Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t

Crankset
-

Handlebars
Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm

Handlebars
Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm

Handlebars
Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm

Handlebars
-

Stem
Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm

Stem
Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm

Stem
Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm

Stem
-

Saddle
SDG Bel-Air V3, Lux-Alloy Atmos

Saddle
WTB Silverado Medium Fusion, CroMo SL

Saddle
WTB Silverado Medium Fusion, CroMo SL

Saddle
-

Seatpost
OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6

Seatpost
OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6

Seatpost
OneUp Dropper Post, 31.6

Seatpost
-

Grips
Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips

Our House Grips have an aggressive knurl pattern for all-weather grip, finger ridges for added control and soft, yet durable rubber compound. They come in either 30 or 32mm width and have an inboard snap-on lock ring to keep them tight but no ring on the outboard side so they’re super comfortable. And they’ll do your taxes* *not true. But they are really good.

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Grips
Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips

Our House Grips have an aggressive knurl pattern for all-weather grip, finger ridges for added control and soft, yet durable rubber compound. They come in either 30 or 32mm width and have an inboard snap-on lock ring to keep them tight but no ring on the outboard side so they’re super comfortable. And they’ll do your taxes* *not true. But they are really good.

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Grips
Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips

Our House Grips have an aggressive knurl pattern for all-weather grip, finger ridges for added control and soft, yet durable rubber compound. They come in either 30 or 32mm width and have an inboard snap-on lock ring to keep them tight but no ring on the outboard side so they’re super comfortable. And they’ll do your taxes* *not true. But they are really good.

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Grips
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Battery Charger
SRAM eTap Powerpack 1 Battery & Charger

Battery Charger
SRAM eTap Powerpack 1 Battery & Charger

Battery Charger
SRAM eTap Powerpack 1 Battery & Charger

Battery Charger
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Megatower Frame Specifications

Suspension SystemVPP
Front DerailleurNo compatibility
Headset/HeadtubeIntegrated (IS41/52)
Seat Post31.6mm
Seat Clamp36.4mm
Eye to Eye length230mm
Stroke62.5mm
BB Shell73mm Threaded
Max Tire Size2.5"
Max Chainring Size36t
Water Bottle Mounts1
Shock Mounting Bushing Front30x8
Shock Mounting Bushing Rear30x8
Fork Offset44mm
Brake Mount200mm PM

Suspension Setup

Take a look at detailed sag, high/low rebound, and high/low compression recommendations for shocks and forks in each build.

Geometry

All units are in millimeters or degrees.

SMLXLXXL
Reach | hi/lo430/427455/452475/472495/492520/517
Stack | hi/lo616/618625/627638/640656/658670/672
Head Tube Angle | hi/lo63.8°/63.5°63.8°/63.5°63.8°/63.5°63.8°/63.5°63.8°/63.5°
Seat Tube Length | hi/lo380405430460500
Front Center | hi/lo770799826855886
BB Height | hi/lo346/342.5346/342.5346/342.5346/342.5346/342.5
BB Drop | hi/lo26.5/3026.5/3026.5/3026.5/3026.5/30
Wheelbase | hi/lo12061236/1237126612981333/1334
Rear Center | hi/lo436/437437/438440/441443/444447/448
Head Tube Length | hi/lo90100115135150
Top Tube Length | hi/lo570594/595613637/638666/667
Seat Tube Angle | hi/lo77.24°/77.0°77.42°/77.2°77.8°/77.5°77.8°/77.5°77.8°/77.5°
Standover Height | hi/lo709/705716/712723/718722/717724/720
Megatower 2 Render

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.

The Megatower is available in sizes small - extra extra large (S-XXL).

Hightower 3 Size Chart
Hightower 3 Size Chart

FAQ's

Exploded Diagrams

SRAM Transmission Setup

Frame SizeFlip ChipSetup KeySetup Cog30T32T34T36T
SmallHighB7116116118118
MediumHighB7116116118118
LargeHighB7116116118118
XLargeHighB7116118118120
XXLargeHighB7118118120120
SmallLowB7116116118118
MediumLowB7116116118118
LargeLowB7116118118120
XLargeLowB7116118118120
XXLargeLowB7118118120120

If you're looking for more information about your bike check our the Santa Cruz Bicycles Owner's Manual.

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