2024 Vitus Sommet CRX 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
- +9 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +6 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Vitus Sommet CRX is drawn. The Santa Cruz Megatower numbers we have for size L are missing the reach and stack.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Vitus Sommet CRX L | Santa Cruz Megatower L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 472 | not listed | |
| Stack | 639 | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 64 | 63.8 | −0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 77 | 77.8 | +0.8° |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 441 | +6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1257 | 1266 | +9 mm |
| Head tube length | not listed | 115 | |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 613 | |
| BB height | not listed | 346 | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 430 |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Megatower minus the Vitus Sommet CRX. Full charts: 2024 Vitus Sommet CRX, 2024 Santa Cruz Megatower.
Where each sits in its class
Vitus Sommet CRXSanta 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 | Vitus Sommet CRX290 CRX | Santa Cruz MegatowerGX AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Vitus Sommet | Santa Cruz Megatower |
| Fork | Fox 38 Factory | RockShox Zeb Select+ |
| Rear shock | Fox Float X2 | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ |
| Shifter | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission Trigger | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | SRAM GX Eagle AXS | SRAM GX Eagle DUB |
| Chainring | SRAM GX Eagle | not listed |
| Wheelset | Nukeproof Horizon V2 Mullet | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II DD | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| Brake | Hayes Dominion A4 | SRAM Code Stealth Bronze |
| Rotor | Hayes D-Series | SRAM HS2 |
| Handlebar | Nukeproof Horizon V2 | Santa Cruz 35 |
| Stem | Nukeproof Horizon | Burgtec Enduro MK3 |
| Grips | Vitus Lock On | Santa Cruz House |
| Headset | Nukeproof ZS44/28.6 upper, ZS56/40 lower | Cane Creek 40 |
| Dropper post | Brand-X Ascend | OneUp Components V2 Dropper Post |
| Saddle | Nukeproof Horizon Enduro | WTB Silverado |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Hub | not listed | DT Swiss 370, DT Swiss Swis 370 |
| Rim | not listed | Race Face AR |
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