2024 Santa Cruz Megatower 2 C S

The Santa Cruz Megatower 2 S-kit is a trailblazing mountain bike that combines cutting-edge technology, high-quality components, and a top-of-the-line frame to deliver an exhilarating riding experience. Designed for riders who crave aggressive trail performance and versatility, the Megatower 2 S-kit is equipped with features that make it an exceptional choice for conquering challenging terrains.

At the heart of the Megatower 2 S-kit is its C carbon frame. Crafted with precision and expertise, the carbon frame offers a winning combination of strength, stiffness, and lightweight construction. The carbon fiber material ensures optimal power transfer, enabling riders to efficiently convert their pedaling power into forward momentum. Additionally, the frame's geometry strikes a perfect balance between stability and agility, allowing riders to confidently navigate technical descents and maneuver through tight corners.

The SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain is a standout feature of the Megatower 2 S-kit. With its wide range of gears and crisp shifting performance, this 12-speed drivetrain is ready to conquer any trail. The GX Eagle drivetrain ensures smooth and precise gear transitions, allowing riders to maintain optimal cadence and efficiency across varied terrain. Built with durability in mind, the GX Eagle drivetrain offers reliable and consistent performance, ensuring that riders can tackle demanding trails with confidence.

To ensure reliable stopping power, the Megatower 2 S-kit is equipped with SRAM Code R brakes. These hydraulic disc brakes offer exceptional modulation and control, allowing riders to confidently navigate steep descents and technical sections. The Code R brakes deliver consistent and powerful stopping power, even in wet and muddy conditions. With their reliable performance, riders can push their limits while maintaining control and confidence on the trails.

The FOX 38 Float Performance fork with 170mm of travel is a key component that enhances the Megatower 2 S-kit's trail performance. This high-performance suspension fork is designed to handle aggressive riding and provides excellent control and damping capabilities. With its stiff chassis and advanced damping technology, the FOX 38 Float Performance fork offers exceptional responsiveness and absorption of trail impacts, ensuring traction and control over rough and challenging terrain. The adjustable features of the fork allow riders to fine-tune their suspension settings to match their riding style and trail conditions.

Complementing the front suspension, the Megatower 2 S-kit features a RockShox Super Deluxe Select + rear shock with 165mm of travel. The Super Deluxe Select + shock offers a smooth and controlled ride, absorbing trail impacts and maintaining traction. Its adjustable features enable riders to optimize the suspension settings for different trail conditions, enhancing the bike's performance and versatility. The VPP (Virtual Pivot Point) suspension platform further enhances the bike's climbing efficiency and active suspension performance, providing a balanced and controlled ride on both ascents and descents.

The internal cable routing of the Megatower 2 S-kit provides a clean and streamlined appearance while also ensuring smooth shifting and braking performance. By routing the cables internally, they are protected from dirt, debris, and the elements, maintaining consistent and reliable performance in all riding conditions.

The SRAM UDH (Universal Derailleur Hanger) is a removable component that connects the rear derailleur to the frame. The UDH offers easy and precise derailleur adjustments, ensuring optimal shifting performance. The Universal Derailleur Hanger provides compatibility with various drivetrain setups, allowing riders to customize their bike according to their preferences and riding style.

The Megatower 2 S-kit features the OneUp V2 Dropper Post with a 31.6 diameter. The dropper post allows riders to quickly and easily adjust their saddle height on the fly, enhancing maneuverability and control on technical descents. With its smooth and reliable operation, the dropper post enables riders to optimize their body position for different sections of the trail, maximizing their riding performance. Alternatively, riders have the option to choose the RockShox Reverb dropper post, which provides similar benefits and performance.

The RaceFace AR Offset 30 wheelset paired with DT Swiss 370 hubs delivers a strong and reliable rolling platform. These components offer durability and stiffness, capable of withstanding the demands of aggressive trail riding. The wide rim profile of the RaceFace AR Offset 30 rims provides better tire support, optimizing traction and stability. Paired with the DT Swiss 370 hubs, this wheelset ensures quick engagement and smooth rolling performance, enhancing the bike's responsiveness and efficiency.

The Megatower 2 S-kit is equipped with Maxxis Assegai tires in a 29"x2.5" Option2 Value for the front and Maxxis Minion DHR II tires in a 29"x2.4" WT Option2 Value for the rear. The Maxxis Assegai tire is known for its aggressive tread pattern, providing exceptional grip and control in a wide range of trail conditions. The Maxxis Minion DHR II tire offers fast-rolling capabilities and confident cornering performance. Both tires feature Maxxis' renowned 3C MaxxGrip compound, which ensures excellent traction and durability. The EXO+ casing provides additional puncture protection and durability, allowing riders to confidently tackle challenging trails.

The Cane Creek 40 IS headset ensures smooth steering and stability. The integrated design provides a solid connection between the frame and the fork, contributing to the bike's overall handling and control. It allows for precise and responsive steering, enhancing the rider's confidence in technical sections and challenging terrain.

The SRAM DUB bottom bracket, with a 73mm English/BSA threaded design, ensures efficient power transfer and durability. The wide bottom bracket provides increased stiffness and stability, allowing for optimal power transfer from the pedals to the drivetrain. It contributes to the bike's responsive acceleration and efficient pedaling performance.

In summary, the Santa Cruz Megatower 2 S-kit is a high-performance mountain bike that offers exceptional trail performance and versatility. With its carbon frame, reliable drivetrain, powerful brakes, advanced suspension technology, internal cable routing, dropper post options, quality wheelset with DT Swiss hubs, grippy tires, integrated headset, and durable bottom bracket, this bike is built to tackle aggressive trails with confidence and control.