A downhill bike that goes everywhere
Seriously. The 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 Mega’s mega pedaling ability—elevating its reputation as the perfect choice for big gravity rides and DH park laps.
Key Features:
| Available in: | Carbon C and Carbon CC |
| Wheel Size: | 29 |
| Front Travel: | 170mm |
| Rear Travel: | 165mm |
Glovebox
Place everything you need for a ride beneath the reassuringly high-quality latch and panel in the downtube, including your driving gloves. The Glovebox also comes with a Tool Wallet and Tube Purse, two refined pouches for keeping your essentials close to hand.
Full carbon C and CC frame options
While both versions of our carbon frames are made in our own factory, are just as strong and stiff as one another, and have a lifetime warranty, there are a couple of differences between the two. CC frames use the very best materials and production processes available, while our C frames add on a little more weight for a little less $.
Steeper seat tube angle
The steep seat tube angle puts you in the right place to scale the steepest pitches to get to the wildest descents. Even better, it gets progressively steeper as the sizes get larger so everyone sits in the right spot.
165mm of VPP™ travel
A relatively-low leverage ratio not only makes setup easier but delivers a more damped, controlled feel across the travel range.
Coil and water compatibility
Even with a lower-link flip chip and the option to run large-body shocks, like a coil, you’re still able to fit a water bottle inside the front triangle.
Longer travel?
165mm of travel comes standard, but if you choose to run a shock with a longer, 65mm stroke, you can bump it up to 170mm.
Details matter
The frame details are completed with a neat mud flap that protects the rear shock, a rubberized downtube protector that shrugs off strikes, and tidy cable routing within the frame and swingarm.
Proportional geo
The Megatower's chainstay length is matched to the frame size so every rider, no matter their height, gets the same balanced geometry.
Full size range
From size small to XXL, no one misses out on the Megatower.
*Please note specifications are subject to change and product images are for illustration purposes only*
- CHAINGUIDE - E13 Vario Topguide ISCG05
- REAR DERAILLEUR - SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
- SHIFTERS - SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
- CRANKSET - SRAM Descendant Eagle 148 DUB 30t
- CRANKSET - SRAM Descendant Eagle 148 DUB 30t
- BOTTOM BRACKET - SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
- CASSETTE - SRAM PG1230, 12spd, 11-50t
- CHAIN - SRAM NX Eagle, 12spd
- BRAKES - SRAM G2 RE
- ROTORS - Avid Centerline 200mm
- HANDLEBAR - e13 TRS Base, 800mm
- STEM - e.13 Base 40mm
- GRIPS - Santa Cruz House Grips or Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnar
- HEADSET - Cane Creek 10 IS Integrated Headset
- SEATPOST - SDG Tellis Dropper, 31.6
- SADDLE - WTB Silverado Race Saddle or WTB Volt
- FRONT TYRE - Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5" EXO+, 3C MaxxGrip
- REAR TYRE - Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4" EXO+, 3C MaxxTerra
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WHEELS - F: SRAM MTH 716, 15x110, Torque Cap, 32h
R: SRAM MTH 746, 12x148, 32h
Spokes: Sapim Race
Rims: RaceFace AR Offset 30 29" Rims - SEALANT - Stan's Sealant
S Kit (29 Wheels)
- CHAINGUIDE - OneUp Bash Guide
- REAR DERAILLEUR - SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
- SHIFTERS - SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
- CRANKSET - SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB 30t
- CRANKSET - SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB 30t
- BOTTOM BRACKET - SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
- CASSETTE - SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
- CHAIN - SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
- BRAKES - SRAM Code R
- ROTORS - Avid Centerline 200mm
- HANDLEBAR - Burgtec Alloy Bar, 800mm
- STEM - Burgtec Enduro MK3 42mm
- GRIPS - Santa Cruz House Grips or Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnar
- HEADSET - Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
- SEATPOST - RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6 or Race Face Aeffect
- SADDLE - WTB Silverado Pro Saddle or WTB Volt
- FRONT TYRE - Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5" EXO+, 3C MaxxGrip
- REAR TYRE - Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4" EXO+, 3C MaxxTerra
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WHEELS - F: DT Swiss 370, 15x110, 6 bolt, 28h or E13 SL, 15x110, 6 bolt, 28h
R: DT Swiss 370, 12x148, XD, 28h or E13 SL, 12x148, XD, 28h
Spokes: Sapim Race
Rims: RaceFace AR Offset 30 29" Rims - SEALANT - Stan's Sealant
GX AXS Kit (29 Wheels)
- REAR DERAILLEUR - SRAM GX Eagle AXS, 12spd
- SHIFTERS - SRAM GX AXS Shifters
- BRAKES - SRAM Code RSC
- HANDLEBAR - Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm
- GRIPS - Santa Cruz House Grips or Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnar
- SEATPOST - RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6 or OneUp Dropper V2
- SADDLE - WTB Silverado Medium Cromoly SL Fusion Saddle or WTB Volt
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WHEELS - F: Industry Nine 1/1, 110x15, 6 Bolt, 28h
R: Industry Nine 1/1, 148x12, XD, 6 Bolt, 28h
Spokes: Sapim Race
Rims: RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29" Rims - SEALANT - Stan's Sealant
GX AXS Coil Kit (29 Wheels)
- CHAINGUIDE - OneUp Bash Guide
- REAR DERAILLEUR - SRAM GX Eagle AXS, 12spd
- SHIFTERS - SRAM GX AXS Shifters
- CRANKSET - SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB 30t
- CRANKSET - SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB 30t
- BOTTOM BRACKET - SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
- CASSETTE - SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
- CHAIN - SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
- BRAKES - SRAM Code RSC
- ROTORS - Avid Centerline 200mm
- HANDLEBAR - Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm
- STEM - Burgtec Enduro MK3 42mm
- GRIPS - Santa Cruz House Grips or Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnar
- HEADSET - Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
- SEATPOST - RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6 or OneUp Dropper V2
- SADDLE - WTB Silverado Medium Cromoly SL Fusion Saddle or WTB Volt
- FRONT TYRE - Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5", 3C MaxxGRIP, Double Down
- REAR TYRE - Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, DoubleDown
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WHEELS - F: Industry Nine 1/1, 110x15, 6 Bolt, 28h
R: Industry Nine 1/1, 148x12, XD, 6 Bolt, 28h
Spokes: Sapim Race
Rims: RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29" Rims - SEALANT - Stan's Sealant
GX AXS RSV Kit (29 Wheels)
- CHAINGUIDE - OneUp Bash Guide
- REAR DERAILLEUR - SRAM GX Eagle AXS, 12spd
- SHIFTERS - SRAM GX AXS Shifters
- CRANKSET - SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB 30t
- CRANKSET - SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB 30t
- BOTTOM BRACKET - SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
- CASSETTE - SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
- CHAIN - SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
- BRAKES - SRAM Code RSC
- ROTORS - Avid Centerline 200mm
- HANDLEBAR - Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm
- STEM - Burgtec Enduro MK3 42mm
- GRIPS - Santa Cruz House Grips or Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnar
- HEADSET - Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
- SEATPOST - RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6 or OneUp Dropper V2
- SADDLE - WTB Silverado Medium Cromoly SL Fusion Saddle or WTB Volt
- FRONT TYRE - Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5" EXO+, 3C MaxxGrip
- REAR TYRE - Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4" EXO+, 3C MaxxTerra
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WHEELS - F: Industry Nine 1/1, 110x15, 6 Bolt, 28h
R: Industry Nine 1/1, 148x12, XD, 6 Bolt, 28h
Spokes: Sapim D-Light
Rims: Reserve 30 29" Carbon Rims - SEALANT - Stan's Sealant
GX AXS RSV Coil Kit (29 Wheels)
- CHAINGUIDE - OneUp Bash Guide
- REAR DERAILLEUR - SRAM GX Eagle AXS, 12spd
- SHIFTERS - SRAM GX AXS Shifters
- CRANKSET - SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB 30t
- CRANKSET - SRAM GX Eagle 148 DUB 30t
- BOTTOM BRACKET - SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
- CASSETTE - SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12spd, 10-50t
- CHAIN - SRAM GX Eagle, 12spd
- BRAKES - SRAM Code RSC
- ROTORS - Avid Centerline 200mm
- HANDLEBAR - Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, 800mm
- STEM - Burgtec Enduro MK3 42mm
- GRIPS - Santa Cruz House Grips or Burgtec Bartender Pro Grip Minnar
- HEADSET - Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated Headset
- SEATPOST - RockShox Reverb Stealth, 31.6 or OneUp Dropper V2
- SADDLE - WTB Silverado Medium Cromoly SL Fusion Saddle or WTB Volt
- FRONT TYRE - Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5", 3C MaxxGRIP, Double Down
- REAR TYRE - Maxxis Minion DHR II 29"x2.4", 3C MaxxGrip, DoubleDown
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WHEELS - F: Industry Nine 1/1, 110x15, 6 Bolt, 28h
R: Industry Nine 1/1, 148x12, XD, 6 Bolt, 28h
Spokes: Sapim D-Light
Rims: Reserve 30 29" Carbon Rims - SEALANT - Stan's Sealant
Geometry:
| S | M | L | XL | XXL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | hi/lo | 430/427 | 455/452 | 475/472 | 495/492 | 520/517 |
| Stack | hi/lo | 616/618 | 625/627 | 638/640 | 656/658 | 670/672 |
| Head Tube Angle | hi/lo | 63.8°/63.5° | 63.8°/63.5° | 63.8°/63.5° | 63.8°/63.5° | 63.8°/63.5° |
| Seat Tube Length | hi/lo | 380 | 405 | 430 | 460 | 500 |
| Front Center | hi/lo | 770 | 799 | 826 | 855 | 886 |
| BB Height | hi/lo | 346/342.5 | 346/342.5 | 346/342.5 | 346/342.5 | 346/342.5 |
| BB Drop | hi/lo | 26.5/30 | 26.5/30 | 26.5/30 | 26.5/30 | 26.5/30 |
| Wheelbase | hi/lo | 1206 | 1236/1237 | 1266 | 1298 | 1333/1334 |
| Rear Center | hi/lo | 436/437 | 437/438 | 440/441 | 443/444 | 447/448 |
| Head Tube Length | hi/lo | 90 | 100 | 115 | 135 | 150 |
| Top Tube Length | hi/lo | 570 | 594/595 | 613 | 637/638 | 666/667 |
| Seat Tube Angle | hi/lo | 77.24°/77.0° | 77.42°/77.2° | 77.8°/77.5° | 77.8°/77.5° | 77.8°/77.5° |
| Standover Height | hi/lo | 709/705 | 716/712 | 723/718 | 722/717 | 724/720 |
Frame Sizing
If you're on the cusp between the recommended height range of two sizes, the absolute best thing is to try to ride them both. At a minimum, check the stack/reach measurements on your current bike and compare it to the new model you are looking at to get an idea of a fit you are already comfortable with. If riding the bike is not an option, consider the following.
The Megatower is available in sizes small - extra extra large (S-XXL).
Personal Preference
A larger size frame will be more stable, and will give you more room to move without upsetting the weight-balance of the bike. The larger size will put the front wheel further in front of you, which gives the feeling of security and conversely, it will require more significant body movements when you WANT to shift the weight-bias of the bike. Think hard about your riding style and how active/intuitive you want it to be vs stable and speedy. You'll need to work a bit harder to muscle the larger bike around.
Body Dimension
Not all bodies at a given height are the same. If you have longer legs and a shorter torso than the average person your height, that may push you towards the smaller of the recommended sizes. If you're all torso and arms, most likely you'll want to size up.
