Santa Cruz 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.

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.

Want to just go downhill? : Check out the V10
Bit Much? : Explore the Hightower

Key Features

Available in:
Carbon C & Carbon CC
Wheel size:
29"
Front travel:
170mm
Rear travel:
165mm
Designed for:
Enduro

Details

Suspension System	VPP
Front Derailleur	No compatibility
Headset/Headtube	Integrated (IS41/52)
Seat Post	31.6mm
Seat Clamp	36.4mm
Eye to Eye length	230
Stroke	62.5
Fork Compatibility	170-180mm
BB Shell	73mm Threaded
Max Tire Size	2.5"
Water Bottle Mounts	1
Brake Mounts	200 PM
Max Chainring Size	36t

Build Options

Select Your Build Options

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Frame Only Pricing

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Frame Material
Fork
Shock
Rear Derailleur
Shifters
Crankset
Cassette
Chain
Brakes
Rotors
Handlebars
Stem
Grips
Headset
Seatpost
Saddle
Front Tyre
Rear Tyre
Front Hub
Rear Hub
Rims
Spokes
Sealant

R
Carbon C
RockShox Zeb Base, 170mm
RockShox Super Deluxe Select, 230x62.5
SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
SRAM Descendant Eagle 148 DUB 30t
SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t
SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
SRAM G2 RE
Avid Centerline 200mm
E13 TRS Base, 800mm
E13 TRS Base, 40mm
Santa Cruz House Grips
Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset
SDG Tellis
WTB Silverado Race Saddle or WTB Volt
Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5" EXO+, 3C MaxxGrip
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4" EXO+, 3C MaxxTerra
SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 32h
SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32h
RaceFace AR Offset 30 29" Rims
Sapim Race
Reserve Sealant

S
Carbon C
FOX 38 Float Performance, 170mm
RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ 230x62.5
SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB 30t
SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
SRAM Code R
Avid Centerline 200mm
Burgtec Alloy Bar, 800mm
Burgtec Enduro MK3 42mm
Santa Cruz House Grips or Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnar
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
OneUp V2 Dropper Post, 31.6 or RockShox Reverb, 31.6
WTB Silverado Pro Saddle or WTB Volt
Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5" EXO+, 3C MaxxGrip
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4" EXO+, 3C MaxxTerra
DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 6 bolt, 28h or E13 SL, 15x110, 6 bolt, 28h
DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 28h or E13 SL, 12x148, XD, 28h
RaceFace AR Offset 30 29" Rims
Sapim Race
Stan's Sealant

GX AXS
Carbon C
FOX 38 Float Performance Elite, Grip X2, 170mm -or- RockShox Zeb Select+, 170mm
Fox Float X Performance Elite, 230x65
SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd
SRAM AXS Pod Bridge
SRAM GX Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t
SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
SRAM Code Bronze Stealth
SRAM HS2 200mm
Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm
Burgtec Enduro MK3 42mm
Santa Cruz House Grips
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
OneUp V2 Dropper Post, 31.6
WTB Silverado Medium, CroMo
Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5", 3C, MaxxGrip,EXO+
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4" EXO+, 3C MaxxTerra
DT Swiss 370, 15x110, Torque Cap, 6-Bolt, 28h
DT Swis 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 28h
Reserve 30|HD AL 6069 -or- Raceface ARC 30 HD
Sapim Race
Stan's Sealant

GX AXS Air
Carbon C
RockShox Zeb Select+, 170mm
RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ 230x62.5
SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd
SRAM AXS Pod Bridge
SRAM GX Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t
SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
SRAM Code Bronze Stealth
SRAM HS2 200mm
Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm
Burgtec Enduro MK3 42mm
Santa Cruz House Grips
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
OneUp V2 Dropper Post, 31.6 or RockShox Reverb, 31.6or Fox Transfer, 31.6
WTB Silverado Medium, CroMo
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4"WT, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4" EXO+, 3C MaxxTerra
DT Swiss 370, 15x110, Torque Cap, 6-Bolt, 28h
DT Swis 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 28h
RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29" Rims
Sapim Race
Stan's Sealant

GX AXS Coil
Carbon C
RockShox Zeb Select+, 170mm
RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ Coil, 230x62.5
SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd
SRAM AXS Pod Bridge
SRAM GX Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t
SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
SRAM Code Bronze Stealth
SRAM HS2 200mm
Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm
Burgtec Enduro MK3 42mm
Santa Cruz House Grips
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
OneUp V2 Dropper Post, 31.6 or RockShox Reverb, 31.6or Fox Transfer, 31.6
WTB Silverado Medium, CroMo
Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5", 3C, MaxxGrip, Double Down
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, Double Down
DT Swiss 370, 15x110, Torque Cap, 6-Bolt, 28h
DT Swis 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 28h
RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29" Rims
Sapim Race
Stan's Sealant

GX AXS Reserve Air
Carbon C
RockShox Zeb Select+, 170mm
RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ 230x62.5
SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd
SRAM AXS Pod Bridge
SRAM GX Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t
SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
SRAM Code Bronze Stealth
SRAM HS2 200mm
Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm
Burgtec Enduro MK3 42mm
Santa Cruz House Grips
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
OneUp V2 Dropper Post, 31.6 or RockShox Reverb, 31.6or Fox Transfer, 31.6
WTB Silverado Medium, CroMo
Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5", 3C, MaxxGrip,EXO+
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4" EXO+, 3C MaxxTerra
DT Swiss 370, 15x110, Torque Cap, 6-Bolt, 28h
DT Swis 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 28h
Reserve 30|HD 29" Rims
Sapim Race
Stan's Sealant

GX AXS Reserve Coil
Carbon C
RockShox Zeb Select+, 170mm
RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ Coil, 230x62.5
SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd
SRAM AXS Pod Bridge
SRAM GX Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t
SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
SRAM GX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
SRAM Code Bronze Stealth
SRAM HS2 200mm
Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm
Burgtec Enduro MK3 42mm
Santa Cruz House Grips
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
OneUp V2 Dropper Post, 31.6 or RockShox Reverb, 31.6or Fox Transfer, 31.6
WTB Silverado Medium, CroMo
Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5", 3C, MaxxGrip, Double Down
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, Double Down
DT Swiss 370, 15x110, Torque Cap, 6-Bolt, 28h
DT Swis 370, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 36t, 28h
Reserve 30|HD 29" Rims
Sapim Race
Stan's Sealant

XO AXS
Carbon CC
FOX 38 Float Factory Elite, Grip X2, 170mm -or- RockShox Zeb Ultimate, 170mm
FOX Float X2 Factory, 230x62.5
SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd
SRAM AXS Pod Bridge
SRAM X0 Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t
SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
SRAM Code Silver Stealth
SRAM HS2 Rotor 200mm
Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm
Burgtec Enduro MK3 42mm
Santa Cruz House Grips
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
OneUp V2 Dropper Post, 31.6
WTB Silverado Medium, Ti
Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5", 3C, MaxxGrip, EXO+
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4"WT, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+
Industry Nine 1/1, 110x15, 6 Bolt, 28h
Industry Nine 1/1, 148x12, XD, 6 Bolt, 28h
Reserve 30|SL AL 6069 -or- Raceface ARC 30
Sapim D-Light
Stan's Sealant

XO AXS Air
Carbon CC
RockShox Zeb Ultimate, 170mm
FOX Float X2 Factory 2-Position lever 230x62.5
SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd
SRAM AXS Pod Bridge
SRAM X0 Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t
SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
SRAM Code Silver Stealth
SRAM HS2 Rotor 200mm
Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm
Burgtec Enduro MK3 42mm
Santa Cruz House Grips
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
OneUp V2 Dropper Post, 31.6
WTB Silverado Medium, Ti
Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5", 3C, MaxxGrip, EXO+
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4"WT, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+
Industry Nine 1/1, 110x15, 6 Bolt, 28h
Industry Nine 1/1, 148x12, XD, 6 Bolt, 28h
RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29"
Sapim D-Light
Stan's Sealant

XO AXS Coil
Carbon CC
RockShox Zeb Ultimate, 170mm
RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate Coil, 230x62.5
SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd
SRAM AXS Pod Bridge
SRAM X0 Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t
SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
SRAM Code Silver Stealth
SRAM HS2 Rotor 200mm
Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm
Burgtec Enduro MK3 42mm
Santa Cruz House Grips
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
OneUp V2 Dropper Post, 31.6
WTB Silverado Medium, Ti
Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5", 3C, MaxxGrip, Double Down
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4"WT, 3C, MaxxGrip, Double Down
Industry Nine 1/1, 110x15, 6 Bolt, 28h
Industry Nine 1/1, 148x12, XD, 6 Bolt, 28h
RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29"
Sapim D-Light
Stan's Sealant

XO AXS Reserve
Carbon CC
FOX 38 Float Factory Elite, Grip X2, 170mm -or- RockShox Zeb Ultimate, 170mm
FOX Float X2 Factory, 230x62.5
SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd
SRAM AXS Pod Bridge
SRAM X0 Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t
SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
SRAM Code Silver Stealth
SRAM HS2 Rotor 200mm
Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm
Burgtec Enduro MK3 42mm
Santa Cruz House Grips
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
OneUp V2 Dropper Post, 31.6
WTB Silverado Medium, Ti
Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5", 3C, MaxxGrip, EXO+
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4"WT, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+
Industry Nine 1/1, 110x15, 6 Bolt, 28h
Industry Nine 1/1, 148x12, XD, 6 Bolt, 28h
Reserve 30|HD Carbon
Sapim D-Light
Stan's Sealant

XO AXS Reserve Air
Carbon CC
RockShox Zeb Ultimate, 170mm
FOX Float X2 Factory 2-Position lever 230x62.5
SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd
SRAM AXS Pod Bridge
SRAM X0 Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t
SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
SRAM Code Silver Stealth
SRAM HS2 Rotor 200mm
Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm
Burgtec Enduro MK3 42mm
Santa Cruz House Grips
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
OneUp V2 Dropper Post, 31.6
WTB Silverado Medium, Ti
Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5", 3C, MaxxGrip, EXO+
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4"WT, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+
Industry Nine 1/1, 110x15, 6 Bolt, 28h
Industry Nine 1/1, 148x12, XD, 6 Bolt, 28h
Reserve 30|HD 29"
Sapim D-Light
Stan's Sealant

XO AXS Reserve Coil
Carbon CC
RockShox Zeb Ultimate, 170mm
RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate Coil, 230x62.5
SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd
SRAM AXS Pod Bridge
SRAM X0 Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t
SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
SRAM Code Silver Stealth
SRAM HS2 Rotor 200mm
Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm
Burgtec Enduro MK3 42mm
Santa Cruz House Grips
Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
OneUp V2 Dropper Post, 31.6
WTB Silverado Medium, Ti
Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5", 3C, MaxxGrip, Double Down
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4"WT, 3C, MaxxGrip, Double Down
Industry Nine 1/1, 110x15, 6 Bolt, 28h
Industry Nine 1/1, 148x12, XD, 6 Bolt, 28h
Reserve 30|HD 29"
Sapim D-Light
Stan's Sealant

XX AXS Reserve Air
Carbon CC
RockShox Zeb Ultimate, 170mm
FOX Float X2 Factory 2-Position lever 230x62.5
SRAM XX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12spd
SRAM AXS Pod Ultimate Bridge
SRAM XX Eagle DUB T-Type Crankset, 32t
SRAM XX Eagle T-Type, 10-52t
SRAM XX Eagle T-Type, Flattop, 12spd
Code Ultimate Stealth
SRAM HS2 Rotor 200mm
Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm
Industry Nine A35, 40mm
Santa Cruz House Grips
Chris King DropSet 3 Integrated Headset
OneUp V2 Dropper Post, 31.6
WTB Silverado Medium, Ti
Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5", 3C, MaxxGrip, EXO+
Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4"WT, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+
Industry Nine Hydra, 15x110, Torque Cap, 6-Bolt, 28h
Industry Nine Hydra, 12x148, XD, 6-Bolt, 28h
Reserve 30|HD 29"
Sapim D-Light
Stan's Sealant

In Action

Geometry

	S	M	L	XL	XXL
Rider Height	5'2"+	5'5"+	5'9"+	6'0"+	6'4"+
Reach	430mm	455mm	475mm	495mm	520mm
Stack	616mm	625mm	638mm	656mm	670mm
Head Tube Angle	63.8°	63.8°	63.8°	63.8°	63.8°
Seat Tube Length	380mm	405mm	430mm	460mm	500mm
Front Center	770mm	799mm	826mm	855mm	886mm
BB Height	346mm	346mm	346mm	346mm	346mm
BB Drop	27mm	27mm	27mm	27mm	27mm
Wheelbase	1206mm	1236mm	1266mm	1298mm	1333mm
Chainstay Length	436mm	437mm	440mm	443mm	447mm
Head Tube Length	90mm	100mm	115mm	135mm	150mm
Top Tube Length	570mm	594mm	613mm	637mm	666mm
Seat Tube Angle	77.2°	77.4°	77.8°	77.8°	77.8°
Standover Height	709mm	716mm	723mm	722mm	724mm
Eye to Eye Length	230mm	230mm	230mm	230mm	230mm

	S	M	L	XL	XXL
Rider Height	5'2"+	5'5"+	5'9"+	6'0"+	6'4"+
Reach	427mm	452mm	472mm	492mm	517mm
Stack	618mm	627mm	640mm	658mm	672mm
Head Tube Angle	63.5°	63.5°	63.5°	63.5°	63.5°
Seat Tube Length	380mm	405mm	430mm	460mm	500mm
Front Center	770mm	799mm	826mm	855mm	886mm
BB Height	343mm	343mm	343mm	343mm	343mm
BB Drop	30mm	30mm	30mm	30mm	30mm
Wheelbase	1206mm	1237mm	1266mm	1298mm	1334mm
Chainstay Length	437mm	438mm	441mm	444mm	448mm
Head Tube Length	90mm	100mm	115mm	135mm	150mm
Top Tube Length	570mm	595mm	613mm	638mm	667mm
Seat Tube Angle	77°	77.2°	77.5°	77.5°	77.5°
Standover Height	705mm	712mm	718mm	717mm	720mm
Eye to Eye Length	230mm	230mm	230mm	230mm	230mm

SizeGuide

Small

157 - 165cm

Medium

165 - 175cm

Large

175 - 185cm

Extra Large

183 - 193cm

XXL

193 - 201cm

More Resources

Where can i find spares for my Santa Cruz Megatower?

Head over to our Santa Cruz Megatower spares page

Where can i find technical information & specs for my Santa Cruz Megatower?

Head over to the Official Santa Cruz Bicycles website to find the technical documentation for your Santa Cruz Megatower

How can i register my new Santa Cruz Megatower for warranty?

Head over to the Official Santa Cruz Bicycles website to register your Santa Cruz Megatower

Where can i buy a Santa Cruz Megatower?

Click here to find a dealer

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