2024 Santa Cruz Megatower vs 2025 Lapierre Spicy CF 6.9
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Lapierre Spicy CF 6.9
- 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
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- −0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −8 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Santa Cruz Megatower numbers we have for size XXL are missing the reach, stack and wheelbase. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Santa Cruz Megatower XXL | Lapierre Spicy CF 6.9 M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head tube angle | 63.8 | 63.5 | −0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 77.8 | 78 | +0.2° |
| Effective top tube | 667 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 448 | 440 | −8 mm |
| Wheelbase | not listed | 1256 | |
| BB height | 346 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 500 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 150 | not listed | |
| Reach | not listed | 460 | |
| Stack | not listed | 641 |
Differences are the Lapierre Spicy CF 6.9 minus the Santa Cruz Megatower. Full charts: 2024 Santa Cruz Megatower, 2025 Lapierre Spicy CF 6.9.
Where each sits in its class
Santa Cruz MegatowerLapierre Spicy CF 6.9
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 | Santa Cruz MegatowerGX AXS | Lapierre Spicy CF 6.96.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Santa Cruz Megatower | Lapierre Spicy |
| Fork | RockShox Zeb Select+ | RockShox ZEB Charger RC Select |
| Rear shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ | RockShox Vivid Base |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller | Shimano Deore 12s |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle AXS | Shimano SLX 12s Shadow+ |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano Deore XT |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | Shimano Deore 12s |
| Crankset | SRAM GX Eagle DUB | Shimano MT612 |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II | Schwalbe Magic Mary Evo, Schwalbe Big Betty |
| Hub | DT Swiss 370, DT Swiss Swis 370 | not listed |
| Rim | Race Face AR | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Code Stealth Bronze | Shimano Deore M4100 |
| Rotor | SRAM HS2 | Shimano SM-RT64 |
| Handlebar | Santa Cruz 35 | Lapierre Thirty Five |
| Stem | Burgtec Enduro MK3 | not listed |
| Grips | Santa Cruz House | not listed |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 | not listed |
| Dropper post | OneUp Components V2 Dropper Post | not listed |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado | WTB Volt |
| Wheelset | not listed | Rodi Tryp30 EVO |
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