2019 Santa Cruz
Megatower R / Carbon C / 29
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
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| MSRP | $4,499 |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 160 / 160mm |
| Fork | RockShox Yari RC |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | NX Eagle |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
For This Bike
Nov 2020 · Dale Tiessen
a name-calling bully, but one you want in your corner when things get rowdy.
Apr 2020 · Robin Weaver
The Megatower feels solid and great in the turns, but the suspension isn’t perfect and the build kit isn’t particularly good value when compared to most of the other bikes in our Enduro Bike of the Year top ten
Good geometry with useful adjustment
Great tyres
Feels fast and confident in the turns
SRAM’s NX Eagle isn’t bad but a little disappointing on a bike of this price
The Yari fork isn’t as composed or comfortable as the Lyrik equivalent
Rear suspension could be more sensitive
Jun 2019 · Mike Kazimer
The Megatower is one stout bike, but it requires a little extra effort to really get it to come alive.
Efficient suspension feel for climbing
Solid + sturdy feeling
Multiple geometry adjustments
Square edged bump performance is lacking
Suspension setup can be tricky
Seat angle could be even steeper
Mar 2019
It has 29-inch wheels, 160mm of VPP travel, a coil-shock option, and two flip chips to customize the ride.
Mar 2019
Is it a Nomad 29 or a Bronson 29? We spent a month on the Megatower, Santa Cruz's brand new big bike, and we think we know the answer.
Mar 2019 · Trev Worsey
Shrouded in secrecy, we recently flew to South Africa to check out a new bike from Santa Cruz. We were expecting a new Hightower LT, but what we discovered was a different animal entirely. It’s time to find out if the new Santa Cruz Megatower is – like its name suggests – mega? We would […]
Mar 2019 · Danny Milner
Is this new Santa Cruz Megatower a big wheel Nomad or something completely different? Here’s the low-down and our first ride review thoughts.
Most capable 29er (excluding V10) that Santa Cruz has built, great sizing accommodates a wide range of heights, excellent level of tunability
Boutique prices, poor cable routing for UK brakes, seat angle could be steeper
Mar 2019
The new Santa Cruz Megatower is a 29-inch wheeled brawler that’s ready for the Enduro World Series — or whatever gnar you want to throw at it. - Mtbr.com
| Frame | Megatower R / Carbon C / 29 BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded Colors: Fs Green; Blackout |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Yari RC 160mm 29" Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe R Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB |
| Headset | Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset |
| Stem | Race Face Chester 40mm |
| Handlebar | Race Face Aeffect R |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Race Saddle |
| Seatpost | Race Face Aeffect, 31.6 Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM NX Eagle 148 DUB, 30t - 170mm |
| Shifters | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM PG1230 11-50t |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Chain Guide | E13 TRS Race SL ISCG05 |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide RE Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | WTB ST i29 TCS 2.0 29" Rims |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Competition (28) |
| Front Hub | SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 32h |
| Rear Hub | SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32h |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Minion DHF, 29"x2.5", 3C Silkshield, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR2, 29"x2.4", 3C Silkshield |
| Disc Rotors | Avid Centerline 200mm |
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