The Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz Mega’s mega pedaling ability—elevating its reputation as the perfect choice for big gravity rides and DH park laps.
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Product |
Santa Cruz Megatower GX AXS Air Carbon C Bike |
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Model Year |
2023 |
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Riding Type |
Enduro / All-Mountain Freeride / Bike Park |
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Rider |
Unisex |
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Sizes and Geometry |
SM (Hi, Lo) MD (Hi, Lo) LG (Hi, Lo) XL (Hi, Lo) XXL (Hi, Lo) |
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Wheel Size |
29" |
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Frame Material |
Carbon Fiber |
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Frame Material Details |
Carbon C front and rear triangles; molded seatstay, chainstay, lower down tube, and shuttle guard protection |
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Rear Travel |
165mm |
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Rear Shock |
RockShox Super Deluxe Air Select+, 230mm x 62.5mm |
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Fork |
FOX FLOAT 38 Performance Elite |
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Fork Travel |
170mm |
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Head Tube Diameter |
Tapered, 1.125" top, 1.5" bottom |
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Headset |
Cane Creek 40, IS integrated |
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Handlebar |
Santa Cruz Carbon, 800mm width, 35mm clamp diameter |
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Stem |
Burgtec Enduro MK3, 42mm length, 35mm bar clamp |
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Grips |
Santa Cruz House or Burgtec Bartender Pro Minnaar |
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Brakes |
SRAM Code RSC, 4-piston, Avid CenterLine 200mm 6-bolt rotors |
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Brake Levers |
SRAM Code RSC |
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Drivetrain |
1x |
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Shifters |
SRAM GX Eagle AXS Rocker Paddle, 12-speed, electronic wireless |
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Front Derailleur |
None |
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Rear Derailleur |
SRAM GX Eagle AXS, 12-speed, electronic wireless |
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ISCG Tabs |
ISCG05 |
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Chainguide |
OneUp Bash Guide; upper slider with bashguard |
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Cranks |
SRAM GX Eagle DUB |
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Chainrings |
SRAM GX Eagle, 30 tooth |
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Bottom Bracket |
SRAM DUB, 73mm English/BSA threaded |
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Pedals |
None |
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Chain |
SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed |
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Cassette |
SRAM GX Eagle XG-1275, 12-speed, 10-50 tooth |
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Rims |
Race Face ARC Offset 30, 28 hole |
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Hubs |
Industry Nine 1/1, 110x15mm Boost front, 148x12mm Boost rear with XD driver |
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Spokes |
Sapim Race |
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Tires |
Front: Maxxis Assegai, 3C MaxxGrip, EXO+ casing, TR, 29" x 2.5" Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II, 3C MaxxTerra, EXO+ casing, 29" x 2.4" |
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Saddle |
WTB Silverado Medium Cromoly SL Fusion or WTB Volt |
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Seatpost |
RockShox Reverb Stealth or OneUp V2 dropper |
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Seatpost Diameter |
31.6mm |
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Seatpost Clamp |
Single bolt |
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Rear Dropout / Hub Dimensions |
148x12mm Boost |
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Max. Tire Size |
29" x 2.5" |
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Bottle Cage Mounts |
One inside front triangle |
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Colors |
Trans Blue, Matte Nickel |
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Warranty |
Lifetime frame, pivot bearings, and handlebar |
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Weight |
34 lb 1.7 oz (15,470 g) |
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Miscellaneous |
• Lower Link VPP rear suspension design • Geometry adjustable via flip chip at lower linkage shock mount • Compatible with 65mm-stroke shocks to increase rear travel to 170mm • Glovebox internal frame storage, accessed via hatch in down tube • Includes Tool Wallet and Tube Purse for Glovebox storage • SRAM UDH (Universal Derailleur Hanger) • Includes rear shock fender • Includes Stan's NoTubes tire sealant 2023 suspension updates: • Lower leverage ratio for more damped, controlled feel during aggressive riding • Straight leverage curve provides consistent progression and improves bottom-out resistance |