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Santa Cruz Megatower C XT Reserve Complete Mountain Bike 2021

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Santa Cruz Megatower C XT Reserve Complete Mountain Bike 2021

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Santa Cruz Bicycles - Megatower C XT Reserve Complete Mountain Bike 2021
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A behemoth among basic bikes, the Santa Cruz Bicycles Megatower C XT Reserve Complete Mountain Bike is a triple crunch wrap enduro supreme. Solid componentry on a race-proven platform, all backed by the Santa Cruz name: this bike makes sense for anyone looking to ride more. Whether that's more terrain, more often, or more speedily, this Megatower is down for an increase in any and everything. This is a bike at top of the pack when it comes to geo, durability, and capability. Go whole hog!

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Frame/Shock

Carbon C FrameA 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.

RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ Rear ShockSuper Deluxe Select+ is built for the latest breed of hard hitting enduro and trail bikes. Offering the ride control you need paired with a user-friendly threshold adjustment all rolled into a great high performance-to-value package. They even threw in Maxima Plush fluid to reduce friction and silence noise.

Shock AdjustmentsSeparate and Independent Open / Threshold Positions, Air Spring Pressure, External Rebound

Lower-Link Mounted VPP® SuspensionVPP 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.

Dropout Flip ChipAllows 10mm chainstay length adjustment.

Bottle Cage MountWithin the front triangle, fits piggyback shocks.

148mm Rear Axle Spacing

Angular Contact Bearings Maximize Stiffness

Integrated Flip Chip for High/Low Setting Adjustment

Integrated Headset

Internal Brake and Dropper Cable Routing

ISCG-05 Tabs for Chainguide Compatibility

Molded Rubber Swingarm and Downtube Protection

Threaded Bottom Bracket

Fork

Fox 36 Float Performance EliteWith lower leg pressure bleeders, a floating axle, and the famous GRIP2 damper, these forks are straight out of the EWS pits. Smooth and tuneable, there's no better fork on the planet. Performance Elite forks retain the same adjustments, dampers, weight, and 7000 series aluminum upper tubes as Factory Series, but have black anodized upper tubes instead of Genuine Kashima Coat.

Fork AdjustmentsAir Spring Pressure, High-Speed Compression and Rebound Adjust (8-Clicks), Low-Speed Compression and Rebound Adjust (16-Clicks)

Drive Train

Shimano XTShimano XT is the original mountain bike groupset trusted by generations of mountain bikers around the world. Whatever the trail, whatever you ride, XT is your solution for mountain biking today. Reliable shifting. Superior braking. Intuitive maintenance. XT is the high-performance workhorse you can count on.

Brakes

Shimano XTWith four pistons controlled by Shimano's famous light action, these brakes deliver consistent performance and reliable stopping power in all conditions. With finned Ice Tech pads, there's no fade even on long descents.

Shimano Ice Tech RotorsThis compact and lightweight rotor features rapid heat dissipation, reducing fade.

Wheelset

Maxxis Assegai Front TireWith tall knobs that punch through dust and loam to find traction, this tire offers support and confidence on wet roots and rocks. While other tires excel only in certain conditions, the new Maxxis Assegai is built to go fast everywhere.

Maxxis Minion DHR II Rear TireA real rider's tire choice, these Minions bring a mix of rolling resistance, wear, and performance that can't be beat.

Santa Cruz Reserve 30 29" Carbon Rims Laced to DT Swiss 350 HubsWhether it's a sunset lap with friends or a race run against the clock, a broken wheel ruins any ride. SC set strength and impact resistance as their highest priority, but strength doesn't have to mean uncomfortably stiff. Their wheels are compliant enough to avoid that harsh "wooden" ride that gives some carbon rims a bad name offroad. Santa Cruz only makes offroad bikes, so they have the privilege of being able to focus purely on the mountain bike experience. Everything from the thickness of rim beads to external spoke hole reinforcements comes purely from their experience of knowing what riders need at every level—from international racing to your local trails.

Additional Features

RockShox Reverb Stealth Dropper SeatpostDon’t let its familiar good looks fool you—Reverb is a whole new weapon. Its internals have been completely re-engineered to improve on its already legendary performance and to offer enhanced reliability: all the smallest details, down to the single seal, have been re-evaluated and updated to pass the hardest and longest durability tests. Additional bushing overlap also improves performance over time. This is the brand-new Reverb, engineered for the next-generation mountain biker.

Santa Cruz Carbon HandlebarDesigned and made exclusively by Santa Cruz, using everything they've learned from creating World Championship winning carbon bicycles. Each bar has a dialed amount of stiffness, keeping vibration in check and minimizing arm fatigue. Discrete markers take the pain out of set-up alignments and stealth branding keeps things class.

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Specs

  • Biking Type: Mountain More 
  • Used For: Enduro More 
  • Gearing: 1 x 12
  • Frame Material: Carbon More 
  • Water Bottle Mounts: 1
  • Fork: Fox 36 Performance Elite More 
  • Stanchion Diameter (mm): 36
  • Fork Travel (mm): 160
  • Rear Shock: RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ More 
  • Rear Travel (mm): 160
  • Shifters: Shimano XT SL-M8100 More 
  • Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT M8100, 12-Speed More 
  • Crankset: Shimano XT M8100, 30t More 
  • Cassette: Shimano XT M8100, 10-51t More 
  • Chain: Shimano XT More 
  • Bottom Bracket: Shimano XT 68/73mm Threaded
  • Brake Levers: Shimano XT More 
  • Brake Calipers: Shimano XT M8120
  • Rotors: Shimano XT RT-86 Ice Tech 203mm
  • Headset: Cane Creek 40 IS Integrated
  • Handlebar: Santa Cruz Bicycles Carbon Riser
  • Bar Tape/Grips: Santa Cruz Palmdale
  • Stem: Burgtec Enduro MK3
  • Saddle: WTB Silverado Team
  • Seatpost: RockShox Reverb Stealth Dropper More 
  • Wheelset: Santa Cruz Reserve 30 Carbon
  • Hubs: DT Swiss 350 28h
  • Rims: Santa Cruz Reserve 30 Carbon
  • Spokes: Sapim Race
  • Front Tire: Maxxis Assegai 2.5" | 3C MaxxGrip, EXO+, TR More 
  • Rear Tire: Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4" | 3C, EXO+ More 
  • Warranty: Limited Lifetime (Frame, Bearings, and Rims)
Size S M L XL XXL
Reach (mm) 425 450 470 490 515
Stack (mm) 607 616 625 643 666
Effective Top Tube (mm) 567 596 619 646 680
Seat Tube (mm) 380 405 430 460 500
Head Tube Angle (°) 65 65 65 65 65
Seat Tube Angle (°) 76.8 76.7 76.6 76.3 76.0
Chainstay Length (mm) 435 435 435 435 435
Bottom Bracket Height (mm) 343 343 343 343 343
Bottom Bracket Drop (mm) 29 29 29 29 29
Head Tube Length (mm) 90 100 110 130 155
Wheelbase (mm) 1178 1207 1231 1260 1295
Standover Height (mm) 702 714 713 711 708

Other Notes

Santa Cruz Bicycles products can only be shipped within the United States

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