Santa Cruz Megatower GX AXS

Santa Cruz Megatower GX AXS Overview

The Santa Cruz Megatower GX AXS is a Carbon C enduro mountain bike with 170mm travel, 29″ wheels, and VPP suspension. It pairs a Fox Float X Performance Elite shock with either a FOX 38 Float Performance Elite Grip X2 170mm fork or a RockShox Zeb Select+ 170mm fork.

The drivetrain uses SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type 12-speed components, including a SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type rear derailleur, SRAM AXS Pod Bridge, SRAM GX Eagle T-Type 10-52t cassette, SRAM GX Eagle T-Type Flattop chain, and SRAM GX 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 Bronze Stealth brakes are matched with 200mm SRAM HS2 rotors front and rear. The wheel package includes DT Swiss 370 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, SDG Bel-Air V3 Lux-Alloy Atmos saddle, and OneUp Dropper Post. Color options are Gloss Crimson and Matte Black, with sizes S, M, L, XL, and XXL.

Key Features of Santa Cruz Megatower GX AXS

• Carbon C frame with 170mm travel and VPP suspension gives the bike its enduro platform.
• FOX 38 Float Performance Elite Grip X2 170mm fork or RockShox Zeb Select+ 170mm fork is paired with a Fox Float X Performance Elite shock.
• SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type 12-speed drivetrain provides wireless shifting with a 10-52t cassette.
• SRAM Maven Bronze Stealth brakes use 200mm SRAM HS2 rotors at the front and rear.
• DT Swiss 370 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 X Performance Elite shock, SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type drivetrain, SRAM Maven Bronze Stealth brakes, and 29″ wheel setup support the stated enduro category.

Why Choose This Bike

The Santa Cruz Megatower GX AXS combines a Carbon C frame, 170mm travel, VPP suspension, SRAM GX Eagle AXS T-Type drivetrain, SRAM Maven Bronze 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, SDG Bel-Air 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.