Santa Cruz has radically revamped its 29” enduro race machine by giving it more travel, more aggressive geometry and lots of new features.
Wheel travel increases from 160mm to 165mm in back and from 160mm to 170mm in front. More importantly, they gave it a lower overall leverage ratio and a longer stroke shock that Santa Cruz says results in more damping support for aggressive riding.
Sintra´s Torgas trail
TECH INFO
● Max tire width: 29 x 2.5
● Boost 148mm spacing
● Post mount brakes w/ 200mm rotors
● ISCG05 chain guide mounts
● Threaded BB
● Santa Cruz UDH
● IS headset
Sintra’s Home trail
When World Champs like Greg Minnaar and Jackson Goldstone aren’t on their office bikes, they’re often throttling a Megatower for all it’s worth. Because 165mm of VPP® lower link travel is more than enough to feel just like the Syndicate. A ±63-degree adjustable head tube angle coupled to a 170mm fork and 29-inch wheels delivers the high-speed security of a downhill bike. Yet the 78-degree seat angle and size-specific geo maintain the Mega’s mega ability to climb, retaining its reputation as the perfect choice for knocking out big gravity rides and DH park laps.
Sintra, Rochoso section from Torgas trail
Megatower 2 in Sintra, Portugal
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.
Riders: Greg Minnaar, Jackson Goldstone
Creator: Sven Martin | Credit: Sven Martin
Copyright: Copyright 2021 Sven Martin Photography
