2026 Santa Cruz Megatower vs 2025 Trek Slash T-Type Gen 6

What changes on the Trek Slash T-Type Gen 6

Compared with the Santa Cruz Megatower in L, the Trek Slash T-Type Gen 6 in M places the top of the head tube 20 mm lower and 26 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 21 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack

−20 mm

Lower front end

Frame reach

−26 mm

Shorter frame reach

Wheelbase

−21 mm

Shorter: quicker to change direction

Head angle

−0.4°

Slacker: calmer steering

Chainstays

n/a

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The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Santa Cruz Megatower numbers we have for size L are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

Differences are the Trek Slash T-Type Gen 6 minus the Santa Cruz Megatower. Full charts: 2026 Santa Cruz Megatower, 2025 Trek Slash T-Type Gen 6.

Where each sits in its class

Santa Cruz MegatowerTrek Slash T-Type Gen 6

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.