Santa Cruz Megatower 2 C GX AXS Coil Complete Mountain Bike 2023
sku# 236381
Model Info
Product Info
This is the one. The Santa Cruz Bicycles Megatower 2 C GX AXS Coil Complete Mountain Bike is likely the build you'd end up with if you got one of the other models. A coil shock and heavier tires get you to the front of the line at the bike park and shuttle zones, fully embracing the bonkers spirit of the new Megatower - brakes real big, travel real big. With its monstrous 38 and a coil rear shock, you're on the starting line with a fullface helmet, tools and snacks squirreled away in the cavernous Glovebox™. Wearing goggles, at least. Enduro ready. And for the record: GX AXS is exactly the same as XX1, just with a metal derailleur cage instead of carbon. This right here is a precision sledgehammer of a bike. Brapp!
Product Details
Key Features
Carbon C Frame – A minimal weight gain of approximately 250 - 280 grams (0.6 lbs) for the C frame over the CC due to the different grade of carbon used. Whether you're riding a carbon CC or C frame, you get exactly the same legendary strength and stiffness because Santa Cruz uses exactly the same manufacturing facility and techniques.
Travel – 170mm Front / 165mm Rear
Wheel Size – 29"
Lower-Link Mounted VPP® Suspension – VPP is based on the patented principle of having two short links rotating in opposite directions. This system provides huge design flexibility, allowing Santa Cruz to manipulate shock rates to the intended purpose and character of each model; from short travel endurance bikes to World Championship winning DH machines. This redesign mounts the shock lower on the bike, making for an even better ride quality.
The Glovebox™ – Seal whatever you want to carry on your ride inside your downtube. Secure and easy to access, the Glovebox™ has a Tool Wallet and Tube Purse inside, to help organize your stuff too. Simply cavernous!
Integrated Flip Chip for High/Low Geometry Setting
Internal Brake & Dropper Cable Routing
Specs
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Biking Type:
Mountain
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Biking Type
Mountain Mountain bikes are built for tackling rough terrain with frames made of durable materials like aluminum or carbon fiber, ensuring stability and maneuverability. They feature suspension to absorb impacts from rocks, roots, and drops, providing a smoother ride. -
Used For:
Enduro
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Used For
Enduro If you’re looking for maximum performance while flying down heavier trails, an enduro bike is for you. These bikes combine ample suspension travel (typically 150mm+) with descent-focused frame geometry and components that allow for reasonably efficient pedaling. -
Suspension:
Full Suspension
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Suspension
Full Suspension Engineered to tackle the most challenging terrain with enhanced comfort and control. Unlike hardtail bikes, full suspension bikes feature both front and rear suspension systems that allow the wheels to move independently from the frame. - Gearing: 1 x 12
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Frame Material:
Carbon
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Frame Material
Carbon Carbon is a composite frame material. Unlike metals, carbon is composed of fibrous strands woven into a grid and bonded with epoxy. Carbon is favored by many for its lightness and stiffness but its complexity in fabrication makes it the most expensive option. - Water Bottle Mounts: 1
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Fork:
Fox 38 Performance Elite
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Fork
Fox 38 Performance Elite The Fox 38 is the hard hitting, long-travel enduro specialist. When you need to go really big, reach for the 38. Optimized for 160 - 180mm of travel and packing the same revolutionary feature set as the Fox 36, the 38 redefines what you think a long travel single crown fork is capable of, and sets a new benchmark for confidence, performance and durability.
Performance Elite forks retain the same adjustments, features, dampers, weight, and 7000 series aluminum upper tubes as Factory Series, but have black anodized stanchions instead of Genuine Kashima Coat. - Stanchion Diameter (mm): 38
- Fork Travel (mm): 170
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Rear Shock:
RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Select+
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Rear Shock
RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Select+ Super Deluxe Coil Select+ is an evolution of consistent, proven performance. It brings to the table the unmistakable feel of coil that you already love, now stronger and more rough-ready than ever, thanks to the newly designed chassis shared with the Ultimate level of the Super Deluxe Coil family. It's topped it off with optional adjustable Hydraulic Bottom Out resistance to custom-tailor that bottomless feel. - Rear Travel (mm): 165
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Shifters:
SRAM GX Eagle AXS
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Shifters
SRAM GX Eagle AXS Shift under load, over the roughest terrain, uphill, without changing your grip on the bar. GX Eagle AXS™ changes your level of control on the bike when you’re under pressure and pushing hard. More than that, it changes your relationship with the bike. No cable, housing or wires to manage opened up design and engineering possibilities with the GX Eagle AXS™ controller. -
Rear Derailleur:
SRAM GX Eagle AXS, 12-Speed
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Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX Eagle AXS, 12-Speed The GX Eagle AXS derailleur is smart enough to protect itself thanks to its incredibly resilient Overload Clutch. Engineered with a variety of rider preferences in mind, it is compatible with SRAM's expanded range 10-52t cassette as well as 10-50t cassettes. Showcasing its lineage from the proven GX Eagle mechanical line, the GX Eagle AXS derailleur is there for one thing - to do the job. -
Crankset:
SRAM GX Eagle DUB, 30t
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Crankset
SRAM GX Eagle DUB, 30t Some riders test their limits more than others. For these riders, the GX Eagle DUB crankset allows them to go all in, every day they ride. The best aluminum crankset we make, engineered to deliver consistent performance every ride. Featuring our X-SYNC 2 tooth profile chainring for complete chain control. Each tooth's thickness is toleranced and controlled to work seamlessly with the chain's inner and outer links. DUB technology’s spindle design and bottom bracket provides a uniform approach to fitment, better sealing and forward and backward compatibility. Simply put, the forged aluminum GX Eagle DUB crankset is the no frills choice of riders who know.
FEATURES- SRAM's best aluminum crankset.
- Direct mount interface compatible with chainrings across the entire Eagle Ecosystem.
- Signature GX colorway as part of Eagle Colorsystem – pairs with all cassettes and chains, from Black to Gold to Rainbow to HardChrome and all-new Copper.
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Cassette:
SRAM GX Eagle XG-1275, 10-50t
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Cassette
SRAM GX Eagle XG-1275, 10-50t The new GX Eagle cassette is for riders who prioritize all day function over anything else. With an expanded, 520-percent gear range giving riders more ability to spin and recover on the burliest climbs. Featuring FULL PIN technology that uses lightweight, precision engineered steel cogs permanently connected with high-strength stainless steel pins. An open design similar to our X-DOME cassette that aids in mud clearance, giving riders crisp shifting performance and longer component life. -
Chain:
SRAM GX Eagle, 12-Speed
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Chain
SRAM GX Eagle, 12-Speed The GX Eagle chain is designed with SRAM's Eagle geometry, the GX Eagle chain features solid pin construction, Eagle PowerLock and smooth, efficient shifting that you can count on every time out.
FEATURES- All-new Eagle PowerLock chain connector with FLOW LINK technology provides better chain-guiding and increased longevity.
- Unique features and design also provide significantly improved wear resistance on Eagle cassettes and rings.
- Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded
- Pedals: Not Included
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Brake Levers:
SRAM Code RSC
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Brake Levers
SRAM Code RSC Meet the new standard for hard-hitting, heavy-duty braking. SRAM added 15% extra piston power and 30% more volume in the lever reservoir, ensuring peak performance for the full run. And with SwingLink™ and Lever Pivot Bearing technologies, lever feel remains smooth and progressive, no matter how hard the pull. Go deeper and grab more power. - Brake Calipers: SRAM Code RSC
- Rotors: Avid Centerline 200mm
- Headset: Cane Creek 40 IS
- Stem: Burgtec Enduro MK3 42mm
- Saddle: WTB Silverado Medium Cromoly SL Fusion
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Seatpost:
RockShox Reverb Stealth Dropper
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Seatpost
RockShox Reverb Stealth Dropper Don’t let its familiar good looks fool you—Reverb is a whole new weapon with clean, stealthy internal routing. Engineered to provide legendary performance and reliability: all the smallest details, down to the single seal, have had to pass the hardest and longest durability tests. This is the RockShox Reverb, engineered for the next-generation mountain biker. - Hubs: Industry Nine 1/1 6-Bolt 28H
- Rims: RaceFace ARC Offset 30 29"
- Spokes: Sapim Race (28)
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Front Tire:
Maxxis Assegai 2.5" | 3C MaxxGrip, DoubleDown
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Front Tire
Maxxis Assegai 2.5" | 3C MaxxGrip, DoubleDown Greg Minnaar’s signature tire – the Maxxis Assegai – provides tenacious, predictable grip across the entire profile no matter the lean angle. The Assegai can be used front and rear for a surefooted feel or as a front paired with a faster rolling rear tire.- 3C MaxxGrip: The stickiest, slowest rebounding rubber Maxxis offers.
- DoubleDown (DD): Two layers of lightweight 120 TPI casing combined with a butyl sidewall insert creates a highly durable tire with more trail feedback than a Downhill casing tire.
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Rear Tire:
Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4" | 3C MaxxTerra, DoubleDown
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Rear Tire
Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4" | 3C MaxxTerra, DoubleDown With side knobs borrowed from the legendary Minion DHF, but widened to provide more support, the DHR II corners like no other. The center tread features ramped leading edges to improve acceleration and sipes to create a smooth transition when leaning the bike. Paddle-like knobs on the center tread dig in under hard braking and help keep the bike under control.- 3C MaxxTerra: A triple compound ideal for trail riding in all conditions - offers more traction than 3C MaxxSpeed, yet provides better treadwear and less rolling resistance than 3C MaxxGrip.
- DoubleDown (DD): Two layers of lightweight 120 TPI casing combined with a butyl sidewall insert creates a highly durable tire with more trail feedback than a Downhill casing tire.
- Warranty: Limited Lifetime (Frame)
| Size | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
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| Rider Height | 5'1 - 5'5" | 5'5" - 5'9" | 5'9" - 6'1" | 6'1" - 6'4" | 6'4" - 6'7" |
| Reach (mm) | 427 | 452 | 472 | 492 | 517 |
| Stack (mm) | 618 | 627 | 640 | 658 | 672 |
| Effective Top Tube (mm) | 570 | 595 | 613 | 638 | 667 |
| Seat Tube (mm) | 380 | 405 | 430 | 460 | 500 |
| Head Tube Angle (°) | 63.5 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 63.5 |
| Seat Tube Angle (°) | 77 | 77.2 | 77.5 | 77.5 | 77.5 |
| Chainstay Length (mm) | 437 | 438 | 441 | 444 | 448 |
| Bottom Bracket Height (mm) | 343 | 343 | 343 | 343 | 343 |
| Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 90 | 100 | 115 | 135 | 150 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1206 | 1237 | 1266 | 1298 | 1334 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 705 | 712 | 718 | 717 | 720 |
| Wheel Size | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| Spring Rate (lbs) | 400 | 450 | 500 | 550 | 550 |