2026 Commencal META SX V5 SIGNATURE vs 2024 Santa Cruz Megatower
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Santa Cruz Megatower
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- −36 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −6 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Only the Commencal META SX V5 SIGNATURE is drawn. The Santa Cruz Megatower numbers we have for size L are missing the reach and stack.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Commencal META SX V5 SIGNATURE XL | Santa Cruz Megatower L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 500 | not listed | |
| Stack | 647.3 | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 64 | 63.8 | −0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 77.5 | 77.8 | +0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 643.2 | 613 | −30 mm |
| Chainstay length | 447 | 441 | −6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1302.4 | 1266 | −36 mm |
| Seat tube length | 460 | 430 | −30 mm |
| Head tube length | 130 | 115 | −15 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 346 |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Megatower minus the Commencal META SX V5 SIGNATURE. Full charts: 2026 Commencal META SX V5 SIGNATURE, 2024 Santa Cruz Megatower.
Where each sits in its class
Commencal META SX V5 SIGNATURESanta Cruz Megatower
AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted
Each bike is ranked against the other enduro bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Commencal META SX V5 SIGNATURESIGNATURE | Santa Cruz MegatowerGX AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Commencal META SX V5 | Santa Cruz Megatower |
| Fork | Fox 38 Factory | RockShox Zeb Select+ |
| Rear shock | Fox Float X2 Factory | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ |
| Shifter | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle DUB |
| Chainring | Shimano XT | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB92 | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss EX1700 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| Hub | DT Swiss 350 | DT Swiss 370, DT Swiss Swis 370 |
| Rim | DT Swiss EX1700 | Race Face AR |
| Brake | Shimano XT | SRAM Code Stealth Bronze |
| Rotor | Shimano XT | SRAM HS2 |
| Handlebar | Commencal Alloy handlebar | Santa Cruz 35 |
| Stem | Renthal Alloy stem | Burgtec Enduro MK3 |
| Grips | ODI Longneck V2.1 | Santa Cruz House |
| Headset | Acros ZS56 ZS56 | Cane Creek 40 |
| Dropper post | Fox Transfer Factory | OneUp Components V2 Dropper Post |
| Seatpost | UP V3 | not listed |
| Saddle | fizik Terra Ridon X5 | WTB Silverado |
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