2024 Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite vs 2026 Santa Cruz Megatower
The L is the Santa Cruz Megatower size closest to your L Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Santa Cruz Megatower
Compared with the Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite in L, the Santa Cruz Megatower in L places the top of the head tube at about the same height and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 15 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −1 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +15 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.2°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Only the Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite is drawn. The Santa Cruz Megatower numbers we have for size L are missing the chainstay length.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite L | Santa Cruz Megatower L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 475 | 475 | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 639 | 638 | −1 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64° | 63.8 | −0.2° |
| Seat tube angle | 78° | 77.8 | −0.2° |
| Chainstay length | 440 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1251 | 1266 | +15 mm |
| BB height | 345 | 346 | +1 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 26.5 | |
| Standover | not listed | 723 | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 430 | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 115 |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Megatower minus the Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite. Full charts: 2024 Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite, 2026 Santa Cruz Megatower.
Where each sits in its class
Nukeproof Mega Carbon EliteSanta Cruz Megatower
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 | Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite290 Carbon Elite | Santa Cruz Megatower70 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Nukeproof Mega | Santa Cruz Megatower |
| Fork | Fox 38 Performance Elite GRIP 2 | RockShox ZEB Base |
| Rear shock | Fox FLOAT X2 Performance | Fox Float X Performance |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller Ultimate | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX AXS | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM GX Eagle AXS | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Wheelset | Nukeproof Horizon V2 Mullet | Reserve 30|TR AL |
| Tire | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II DD | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II DD |
| Brake | SRAM DB8 Stealth | SRAM DB8 Stealth |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine | Avid Centerline |
| Handlebar | Nukeproof Horizon V2 | Burgtec Alloy |
| Stem | Nukeproof Horizon | OneUp Components Enduro |
| Headset | Nukeproof Sealed Bearing 44-56 IITS | not listed |
| Dropper post | Brand-X Ascend | SDG Tellis Dropper |
| Saddle | Nukeproof Horizon | SDG Bel Air V3 |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB |
| Seatpost | not listed | SDG Tellis |
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