2024 Santa Cruz Megatower vs 2024 Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite
- 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
- −47 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −4 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Santa Cruz Megatower numbers we have for size XL are missing the reach and stack. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Santa Cruz Megatower XL | Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head tube angle | 63.8 | 64° | +0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 77.8 | 78° | +0.2° |
| Effective top tube | 638 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 444 | 440 | −4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1298 | 1251 | −47 mm |
| BB height | 346 | 345 | −1 mm |
| Seat tube length | 460 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 135 | not listed | |
| Reach | not listed | 475 | |
| Stack | not listed | 639 |
Differences are the Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite minus the Santa Cruz Megatower. Full charts: 2024 Santa Cruz Megatower, 2024 Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Santa Cruz MegatowerNukeproof Mega Carbon Elite
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 | Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite290 Carbon Elite |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Santa Cruz Megatower | Nukeproof Mega |
| Fork | RockShox Zeb Select+ | Fox 38 Performance Elite GRIP 2 |
| Rear shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ | Fox FLOAT X2 Performance |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller | SRAM Pod Controller Ultimate |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle AXS | SRAM GX AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM GX Eagle DUB | SRAM GX Eagle AXS |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II DD |
| Hub | DT Swiss 370, DT Swiss Swis 370 | not listed |
| Rim | Race Face AR | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Code Stealth Bronze | SRAM DB8 Stealth |
| Rotor | SRAM HS2 | SRAM CenterLine |
| Handlebar | Santa Cruz 35 | Nukeproof Horizon V2 |
| Stem | Burgtec Enduro MK3 | Nukeproof Horizon |
| Grips | Santa Cruz House | not listed |
| Headset | Cane Creek 40 | Nukeproof Sealed Bearing 44-56 IITS |
| Dropper post | OneUp Components V2 Dropper Post | Brand-X Ascend |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado | Nukeproof Horizon |
| Wheelset | not listed | Nukeproof Horizon V2 Mullet |
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