2026 Santa Cruz Bronson C vs 2025 Santa Cruz Megatower
The Santa Cruz Megatower size closest to your L is the L. Compare the L instead
What changes on the Santa Cruz Megatower
Compared with the Santa Cruz Bronson C in L, the Santa Cruz Megatower in XL places the top of the head tube 15 mm higher and 15 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 31 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +15 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +15 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +31 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.4°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Santa Cruz Bronson C, LSanta Cruz Megatower, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Santa Cruz Bronson C L | Santa Cruz Megatower XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 480 | 495 | +15 mm |
| Stack | 641 | 656 | +15 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.2 | 63.8 | −0.4° |
| Seat tube angle | 78.2 | 77.8 | −0.4° |
| Effective top tube | 614 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 442 | 443 | +1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1267 | 1298 | +31 mm |
| BB drop | 29 | 26.5 | −3 mm |
| BB height | 344 | 346 | +2 mm |
| Standover | 725 | 722 | −3 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430 | 460 | +30 mm |
| Head tube length | 130 | 135 | +5 mm |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Megatower minus the Santa Cruz Bronson C. Full charts: 2026 Santa Cruz Bronson C, 2025 Santa Cruz Megatower.
Where each sits in its class
Santa Cruz Bronson CSanta Cruz Megatower
Each bike is ranked against its own type on Quiver (trail and enduro), 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 | Santa Cruz Bronson CC | Santa Cruz MegatowerGX AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Rear shock | Fox FLOAT X Performance Elite | Fox Float X Performance Elite |
| Frame | not listed | Santa Cruz Megatower |
| Fork | not listed | Fox 38 Performance Elite |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| Hub | not listed | DT Swiss 370 |
| Rim | not listed | Reserve 30|SL AL 6069, Reserve 30|HD |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM Maven Bronze |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM HS2 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Santa Cruz 35 |
| Stem | not listed | Burgtec Enduro MK3 |
| Grips | not listed | Santa Cruz House |
| Headset | not listed | Cane Creek 40 |
| Dropper post | not listed | OneUp Components V2 Dropper Post |
| Saddle | not listed | SDG Bel Air V3 |
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