Santa Cruz Megatower

26 reasons to buy

• The Megatower is coil shock compatible. A coil shock gives riders a more playful and poppy ride.
• The VPP suspension setup provides excellent mid-stroke support to riders.
• Big hits are handled easily, with the supportive and supple VPP suspension setup.
• The Megatower has a low center of gravity that gives riders excellent control through corners and turns.
• The bike has clearance for 2.6” tires.
• Geometry adjustments in the chainstay and shock allow riders the ability to adjust the Megatower to meet the needs of the terrain they traverse and their riding style.
• The Megatower is available in numerous build options with two different carbon frames. The CC version of the frame is lighter, stronger and more expensive.
• The frame and bearings on the bike have a lifetime warranty. Builds with Santa Cruz’s Reserve wheels also get a lifetime warranty on their wheels.
• The firm setup of the Megatower requires riders to have an active and engaged riding style on the bike.
• Experts were surprised to find the bike was comfortable for long climbs in the saddle.
• Testers rarely found a need to use the shock’s lockout on climbs.
• The Megatower can utilize a fork up to 180mm and a triple crown fork. This allows riders to better utilize the bike as a downhill bike.
• The bike has a short seat tube, allowing riders to run a longer dropper post.
• Internal cabling is clean and quiet on the Santa Cruz Megatower.
• The centered riding position and slack headtube angle allow riders to easily maneuver the bike through chunky terrain.
• A ribbed chainstay protector dampens the sound from chain slap on the Megatower.
• The downtube of the bike has a protector, keeping it from becoming damaged by rocks on the trail.
• Santa Cruz produces this mountain bike in sizes small through XXL, allowing a wide range of riders to experience this bike.
• The shock fender protects the shock from being damaged on rides.
• Santa Cruz specs the Megatower with Maxxis Assagai tires with a durable EXO casing. These are ideal for exploring rough and rowdy terrain.
• Experts found the bike responded well on flat and flowy terrain when they pumped through rollers and actively guided the Megatower.
• With 29” wheels, riders will find the Santa Cruz Megatower can easily maintain speeds through obstacles.
• The bike’s lower-link VPP suspension placement allows room for a water bottle.
• Testers were pleased to find that, even with a longer wheelbase, the Megatower felt nimble and stable on tight and twisting trails.
• Large 200mm rotors paired with powerful Shimano or SRAM brakes provide excellent stopping power to riders of the Megatower.
• A steep seat tube angle helps riders maintain traction on steep terrain.