2026 Devinci Spartan 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
- +32 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Devinci Spartan is drawn. The Santa Cruz Megatower numbers we have for size L are missing the reach and stack.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Devinci Spartan S | Santa Cruz Megatower L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 445mm | not listed | |
| Stack | 627mm | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 63.5° | 63.8 | +0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 78.8° | 77.8 | −1.0° |
| Effective top tube | 569mm | 613 | +44 mm |
| Chainstay length | 440mm | 441 | +1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1234mm | 1266 | +32 mm |
| BB height | 347mm | 346 | −1 mm |
| Standover | 745mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 390mm | 430 | +40 mm |
| Head tube length | 105mm | 115 | +10 mm |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Megatower minus the Devinci Spartan. Full charts: 2026 Devinci Spartan, 2024 Santa Cruz Megatower.
Where each sits in its class
Devinci SpartanSanta 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 | Devinci SpartanDeore 12s | Santa Cruz MegatowerGX AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Devinci Aluminum Optimum G04 6061-T6 | Santa Cruz Megatower |
| Fork | RockShox Domain R Gold | RockShox Zeb Select+ |
| Rear shock | Fox Float X2 Performance Elite | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore | SRAM GX Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | KMC X-12 | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | Shimano MT5121 | SRAM GX Eagle DUB |
| Wheelset | Race Face AR30 Mullet | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHF/Minion DHR II | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| Brake | SRAM DB8 Stealth | SRAM Code Stealth Bronze |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine | SRAM HS2 |
| Handlebar | 800mm W 35mm rise 30mm backsweep | Santa Cruz 35 |
| Stem | 40mm L 0° angle | Burgtec Enduro MK3 |
| Grips | Devinci lock-on | Santa Cruz House |
| Headset | FSA Orbit 1.5 | Cane Creek 40 |
| Seatpost | SDG Tellis Dropper | not listed |
| Saddle | Devinci saddle | WTB Silverado |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Hub | not listed | DT Swiss 370, DT Swiss Swis 370 |
| Rim | not listed | Race Face AR |
| Dropper post | not listed | OneUp Components V2 Dropper Post |
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