Santa Cruz Megatower Models
Santa Cruz Megatower C R 29
The most affordable model in the new Megatower lineup uses the C grade carbon, with a RockShox Super Deluxe R which is maintained throughout the range. The fork is a RockShox Yari RC, and the bike runs on WTB i29 wheels. A full SRAM NX Eagle gives enough range, and we are delighted to see SRAM Guide RE brakes, giving an underrated powerful performance. We also approve of the Maxxis Minion DHR II and DHF 3C Silkshield tires on the base model. A Race Face cockpit finishes the affordable build.
Fork RockShox Yari RC 160 mm
Rear shock RockShox Super Deluxe Select 160 mm
Brakes SRAM Guide RE 200/200 mm
Drivetrain SRAM NX Eagle
Wheels WTB ST i29 TCS / SRAM MTH 29″
Tires Maxxis Minion DHF/DHR 3C EXO+2,5″/2,4″
Seatpost Race Face Aeffect Dropper
Price € 4,799
Santa Cruz Megatower C S 29 (and Coil)
The S model in the new Megatower lineup uses the C grade carbon, with a RockShox Super Deluxe R and a FOX 36 Float Performance fork. The wheels are upgraded to RaceFace AR Offset 30 rims. A full SRAM GX Eagle gives a lot of range, combined with SRAM Code R brakes, giving a powerful performance. Maxxis Minion DHR II and DHF 3C Silkshield tires complete the tidy package. For coil lovers there will be an S 29 Coil model, featuring the same specification as the S 29 but with the addition of a RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Select+. Santa Cruz’s RESERVE carbon wheels are a great wheelset, now a firm team favourite. Both the Megatower C S 29 and C S 29 Coil are available with RESERVE carbon wheels, which we would highly recommend if your pockets are deep enough. The upgrade will set you back another € 1,200.
Fork FOX 36 Float Performance 160 mm
Rear shock RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ 160 mm
Brakes SRAM Code R 200/200 mm
Drivetrain SRAM GX Eagle
Wheels Race Face AR Offset 30 / DT Swiss 370 29″
Tires Maxxis Minion DHF/DHR 3C EXO+2,5″/2,4″
Seatpost RockShox Reverb Stealth
Price € 5,699 (€ 6,899 with RESERVE upgrade)
Santa Cruz Megatower CC X01 29 (and Coil)
For those with a little more financial muscle, the Megatower CC X01 model features a higher grade carbon construction, with an upgraded build kit. The fork is upgraded to a FOX 36 Float Performance Elite with a GRIP2 damper. A full SRAM X01 Eagle drivetrain adds a touch of class to the build, and Race Face ARC 30 mm rims run on the same Maxxis Minion DHR II, DHF combo. A coil model is available with a RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Ultimate with a 400, 450, 500, and 550 lb spring for the S, M, L-XL and XXL respectively. As with the Megatower C S, you can upgrade the Megatower CC X01 with the RESERVE wheels for an upcharge of € 1,200.
Fork FOX 36 Float Performance Elite 160 mm
Rear shock RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate 160 mm
Brakes SRAM Code RSC 200/200 mm
Drivetrain SRAM X01 Eagle
Wheels Race Face ARC Offset 30 / DT Swiss 350 29″
Tires Maxxis Minion DHF/DHR 3C EXO+2,5″/2,4″
Seatpost RockShox Reverb Stealth
Price € 7,499 (€ 8,699 with RESERVE upgrade)
Santa Cruz Megatower CC XTR 29 RESERVE (and Coil)
If you prefer wearing blue T-shirts than red, a full Shimano option is available with the RESERVE wheels. With a FOX 36 Float Factory fork with GRIP2 damper. A full Shimano XTR 12 speed drivetrain gives ample range, Shimano XTR 4 pot brakes hammer the speed down, especially combined with 203 / 203 rotors. A RockShox Reverb stealth (non-AXS) finishes the package. A coil model is available with a RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Ultimate with a 400, 450, 500, and 550 lb spring for the S, M, L-XL and XXL respectively.
Fork FOX 36 Float Factory 160 mm
Rear shock RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate 160 mm
Brakes Shimano XTR 203/203 mm
Drivetrain Shimano XTR
Wheels Santa Cruz Reserve / i9 29″
Tires Maxxis Minion DHF/DHR 3C EXO+2,5″/2,4″
Seatpost RockShox Reverb Stealth
Price € 10,099
Santa Cruz Megatower CC XX1 29 AXS RESERVE (and Coil)
If you are done with cables, the Megatower CC XX1 AXS models feature SRAM’s latest wireless drivetrain and wireless RockShox Reverb AXS seatpost. The fork is upgraded to a FOX 36 Float Factory with GRIP 2 damper. SRAM Code RSC brakes with 200/200 rotors add power and control and the RESERVE rims run on the same Maxxis Minion DHR II, DHF combo. Santa Cruz carbon bars and a Race Face Turbine stem finish the build. A coil model is available with a RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Select+ with a 400, 450, 500, and 550 lb spring for the S, M, L-XL and XXL respectively.
Fork FOX 36 Float Factory 160 mm
Rear shock RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate 160 mm
Brakes SRAM Code RSC 203/203 mm
Drivetrain SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS
Wheels Santa Cruz Reserve / i9 29″
Tires Maxxis Minion DHF/DHR 3C EXO+2,5″/2,4″
Seatpost RockShox Reverb AXS
Price € 11,099