2020 Santa Cruz
Megatower XTR Reserve / Carbon CC / 29
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with ultra high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
$9,999| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 160 / 160mm |
| Fork | Fox Factory Float 36 |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Ultimate |
| Wheels | 29″ Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XTR, e*thirteen LG1 Race |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
For This Bike
5'2" – 5'6"
5'4" – 5'10"
5'8" – 6'1"
6'0" – 6'5"
6'3" – 6'8"
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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
Jan 2020 · Christoph Bayer
Megatower – what a brilliant name! Besides that, its key specs make this bike a very exciting option for many enduro riders and it was high time to find out how it compares.
Versatility
Excellent workmanship
Very good mix of agility and composure
Demanding in rough terrain
Seat tube angle too slack for climbing
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 · 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 XTR Reserve / Carbon CC / 29 Colors: Fs Green; Blackout |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 36 Float Factory 160mm 29" Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Ultimate (400 S, 450 M, 500 L-XL, 550 XXL) Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano XTR BB |
| Headset | Chris King DropSet 3 Black |
| Stem | i9 A35 |
| Handlebar | Santa Cruz Bicycles AM Carbon Bar 35x800 |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Team Saddle |
| Seatpost | RockShox Reverb Stealth 31.6 Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XTR M9100 SGS, 12spd |
|---|---|
| Crank | E13 LG1r, 30T, Boost, 170mm |
| Shifters | Shimano XTR M9100 SL, 12spd, I-Spec |
| Cassette | Shimano XTR, 12spd, 10-51 |
| Chain | Shimano XTR, 12spd, w/Quick Link |
| Chain Guide | MRP AMg V2 Alloy chainguide |
| Brakes | Shimano XTR M9120 Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Santa Cruz Reserve 30 Carbon Rim - 29 28h |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Competition Race (28) |
| Front Hub | i9 Hydra, 15x110, Centerlock, 28h |
| Rear Hub | i9 Hydra, 12x148, MicroSpline, Centerlock, 28h |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5" EXO+ TR, Rear: Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5" EXO+ TR |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano XTR Ice. Tech Rotors, Centerlock, 203mm |
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