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.
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Key Features:
Available in: | Carbon C and Carbon CC |
Wheel Size: | 29 |
Front Travel: | 170mm |
Rear Travel: | 165mm |
Design Details
Design Details
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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.
Longer travel?
165mm of travel comes standard, but if you choose to run a shock with a longer, 65mm stroke, you can bump it up to 170mm.
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.
Full size range
From size small to XXL, no one misses out on the Megatower.
R 5.999 € EUR 34.57 lbs / 15.68 kg | S 6.899 € EUR 34.08 lbs / 15.46 kg | GX AXS
34.11 lbs / 15.47 kg | GX AXS RSV
33.79 lbs / 15.33 kg | GX AXS Coil
35.94 lbs / 16.3 kg | X01 7.599 € EUR 33.67 lbs / 15.27 kg | X01 Coil 7.599 € EUR 35.27 lbs / 16 kg | X0 AXS 9.799 € EUR 33.67 lbs / 15.27 kg | X0 AXS Coil 9.799 € EUR 35.27 lbs / 16 kg | X01 AXS RSV 9.799 € EUR 33.57 lbs / 15.23 kg | X01 AXS RSV Coil 9.799 € EUR 35.27 lbs / 16 kg | X0 AXS RSV 10.999 € EUR 33.57 lbs / 15.23 kg | X0 AXS Coil 9.799 € EUR 35.27 lbs / 16 kg | XX AXS RSV 12.599 € EUR 35.17 lbs / 15.96 kg | Frame 3.899 € EUR 33.17 lbs / 15.05 kg |
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SRAM Eagle Transmission - stronger, better shifting, wirelessly
The next generation SRAM Eagle Transmission specced on our CC-carbon models is a radically robust, fully integrated and interdependent wireless transmission. Built around the universal constant of the wheel axle itself, the Full Mount hangerless attachment creates a far stronger connection to the frame and the super strong derailleur provides unprecedented strength. Shifting under load is made possible due to a combination of X-SYNC technology and cassette mapping, creating seamless shifts even during your hardest power output. The new AXS Pods are extremely ergonomic and highly customizable, so shifting gears is light and intuitive. It's simply the most advanced transmission and nearly as tough as the mountain itself.
Geometry
All units are in millimeters or degrees.
S | M | L | XL | XXL | |
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Reach | hi/lo | 430/427 | 455/452 | 475/472 | 495/492 | 520/517 |
Stack | hi/lo | 616/618 | 625/627 | 638/640 | 656/658 | 670/672 |
Head Tube Angle | hi/lo | 63.8°/63.5° | 63.8°/63.5° | 63.8°/63.5° | 63.8°/63.5° | 63.8°/63.5° |
Seat Tube Length | hi/lo | 380 | 405 | 430 | 460 | 500 |
Front Center | hi/lo | 770 | 799 | 826 | 855 | 886 |
BB Height | hi/lo | 346/342.5 | 346/342.5 | 346/342.5 | 346/342.5 | 346/342.5 |
BB Drop | hi/lo | 26.5/30 | 26.5/30 | 26.5/30 | 26.5/30 | 26.5/30 |
Wheelbase | hi/lo | 1206 | 1236/1237 | 1266 | 1298 | 1333/1334 |
Rear Center | hi/lo | 436/437 | 437/438 | 440/441 | 443/444 | 447/448 |
Head Tube Length | hi/lo | 90 | 100 | 115 | 135 | 150 |
Top Tube Length | hi/lo | 570 | 594/595 | 613 | 637/638 | 666/667 |
Seat Tube Angle | hi/lo | 77.24°/77.0° | 77.42°/77.2° | 77.8°/77.5° | 77.8°/77.5° | 77.8°/77.5° |
Standover Height | hi/lo | 709/705 | 716/712 | 723/718 | 722/717 | 724/720 |
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).
Megatower Frame Specifications
Suspension System | VPP |
Front Derailleur | No compatibility |
Headset/Headtube | Integrated (IS41/52) |
Seat Post | 31.6mm |
Seat Clamp | 36.4mm |
Eye to Eye length | 230mm |
Stroke | 62.5mm |
BB Shell | 73mm Threaded |
Max Tire Size | 2.5" |
Max Chainring Size | 36t |
Water Bottle Mounts | 1 |
Shock Mounting Bushing Front | 30x8 |
Shock Mounting Bushing Rear | 30x8 |
Fork Offset | 44mm |
Brake Mount | 200mm 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.
S | M | L | XL | XXL | |
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Reach | hi/lo | 430/427 | 455/452 | 475/472 | 495/492 | 520/517 |
Stack | hi/lo | 616/618 | 625/627 | 638/640 | 656/658 | 670/672 |
Head Tube Angle | hi/lo | 63.8°/63.5° | 63.8°/63.5° | 63.8°/63.5° | 63.8°/63.5° | 63.8°/63.5° |
Seat Tube Length | hi/lo | 380 | 405 | 430 | 460 | 500 |
Front Center | hi/lo | 770 | 799 | 826 | 855 | 886 |
BB Height | hi/lo | 346/342.5 | 346/342.5 | 346/342.5 | 346/342.5 | 346/342.5 |
BB Drop | hi/lo | 26.5/30 | 26.5/30 | 26.5/30 | 26.5/30 | 26.5/30 |
Wheelbase | hi/lo | 1206 | 1236/1237 | 1266 | 1298 | 1333/1334 |
Rear Center | hi/lo | 436/437 | 437/438 | 440/441 | 443/444 | 447/448 |
Head Tube Length | hi/lo | 90 | 100 | 115 | 135 | 150 |
Top Tube Length | hi/lo | 570 | 594/595 | 613 | 637/638 | 666/667 |
Seat Tube Angle | hi/lo | 77.24°/77.0° | 77.42°/77.2° | 77.8°/77.5° | 77.8°/77.5° | 77.8°/77.5° |
Standover Height | hi/lo | 709/705 | 716/712 | 723/718 | 722/717 | 724/720 |
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).
FAQ's
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