2022 Transition Patrol Carbon 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
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- +0.8°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Transition Patrol Carbon is drawn. The Santa Cruz Megatower numbers we have for size M are missing the reach, stack and wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Transition Patrol Carbon M | Santa Cruz Megatower M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 450 | not listed | |
| Stack | 628 | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 63 | 63.8 | +0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 78.3 | 77.42 | −0.9° |
| Effective top tube | 575 | 595 | +20 mm |
| Chainstay length | 436 | 438 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1233 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 22 | not listed | |
| BB height | 333 | 346 | +13 mm |
| Standover | 700 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 390 | 405 | +15 mm |
| Head tube length | not listed | 100 |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Megatower minus the Transition Patrol Carbon. Full charts: 2022 Transition Patrol Carbon, 2024 Santa Cruz Megatower.
Where each sits in its class
Transition Patrol CarbonSanta 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 | Transition Patrol CarbonEagle 90 Carbon | Santa Cruz MegatowerGX AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Transition Patrol | Santa Cruz Megatower |
| Fork | RockShox ZEB Charger RC Select | RockShox Zeb Select+ |
| Rear shock | RockShox Vivid Select | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ |
| Shifter | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle DUB |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss E1900 | not listed |
| Tire | Schwalbe Magic Mary, Schwalbe Big Betty | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| Brake | SRAM Maven Bronze | SRAM Code Stealth Bronze |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine | SRAM HS2 |
| Handlebar | ANVL Mandrel Alloy 35 | Santa Cruz 35 |
| Stem | ANVL Swage | Burgtec Enduro MK3 |
| Grips | ODI Elite Flow | Santa Cruz House |
| Headset | FSA 55R/57 | Cane Creek 40 |
| Seatpost | OneUp Components dropper post | not listed |
| Saddle | SDG Bel Air 3 | 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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