Santa Cruz Megatower X0 AXS

Santa Cruz Megatower X0 AXS Overview

The Santa Cruz Megatower X0 AXS is a Carbon CC enduro mountain bike with 170mm travel, 29″ wheels, and VPP suspension. It pairs a Fox Float X2 Factory shock with either a FOX 38 Float Factory Elite Grip X2 170mm fork or a RockShox Zeb Ultimate 170mm fork.

The drivetrain uses SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type 12-speed components, including a SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type rear derailleur, SRAM AXS Pod Controller Rocker Paddle, SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type 10-52t cassette, SRAM X0 Eagle T-Type Flattop chain, and SRAM X0 Eagle DUB T-Type crankset with a 32t chainring. The build also includes a SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide bottom bracket and OneUp Bash Guide.

SRAM Maven Silver Stealth brakes are matched with 200mm SRAM HS2 rotors front and rear. The wheel package includes Industry Nine 1/1 hubs with Reserve aluminum or Race Face rim options. The front tire is a Maxxis Assegai 29″x2.5″ with 3C MaxxGrip and EXO+, while the rear tire is a Maxxis Minion DHR II 29×2.4″ with 3C MaxxTerra and Double Down casing.

The cockpit includes Santa Cruz Bicycles House Grips, a Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar, Burgtec Enduro MK3 42mm stem, WTB Silverado Medium Fusion saddle, and OneUp Dropper Post. Color options are Matte Black and Gloss Crimson, with sizes S, M, L, XL, and XXL.

Key Features of Santa Cruz Megatower X0 AXS

• Carbon CC frame with 170mm travel and VPP suspension gives the bike its enduro platform.
• FOX 38 Float Factory Elite Grip X2 170mm fork or RockShox Zeb Ultimate 170mm fork is paired with a Fox Float X2 Factory shock.
• SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type 12-speed drivetrain provides electronic shifting with a 10-52t cassette.
• SRAM Maven Silver Stealth brakes use 200mm SRAM HS2 rotors at the front and rear.
• Industry Nine 1/1 hubs are matched with Reserve aluminum or Race Face rim options.
• Maxxis Assegai front and Maxxis Minion DHR II rear tires complete the 29″ tire setup.
• Santa Cruz 35 Carbon Bar and Burgtec Enduro MK3 stem complete the cockpit build.
• One water bottle mount is included on the frame layout.

Ride Use

This bike is built for enduro mountain biking. Its 170mm travel, VPP suspension system, Fox Float X2 Factory shock, SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type drivetrain, SRAM Maven Silver Stealth brakes, and 29″ wheel setup support the stated enduro category.

Why Choose This Bike

The Santa Cruz Megatower X0 AXS combines a Carbon CC frame, 170mm travel, VPP suspension, SRAM X0 Eagle AXS T-Type drivetrain, SRAM Maven Silver Stealth brakes, and 29″ wheels in a complete enduro build. The tire setup uses a Maxxis Assegai 29″x2.5″ front tire and Maxxis Minion DHR II 29×2.4″ rear tire, while the cockpit includes a Santa Cruz carbon handlebar, Burgtec Enduro stem, WTB Silverado saddle, and OneUp Dropper Post. Santa Cruz offers a lifetime warranty on frames and rigid forks for the original owner. Paint, finishes, and decals are covered for 3 years. Pivot bearings, Santa Cruz carbon handlebars, bottle cages, and Reserve carbon rims are covered for life for the original owner.