2026 Santa Cruz Megatower vs 2024 Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite
The Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite size closest to your L is the L. Compare the L instead
What changes on the Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite
Compared with the Santa Cruz Megatower in L, the Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite in M places the top of the head tube 17 mm lower and 20 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −17 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −20 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
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- Head angle
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- Chainstays
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The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Santa Cruz Megatower numbers we have for size L are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Santa Cruz Megatower L | Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 475 | 455 | −20 mm |
| Stack | 638 | 621 | −17 mm |
| Head tube angle | 63.8 | not listed | |
| Seat tube angle | 77.8 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1266 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 26.5 | not listed | |
| BB height | 346 | not listed | |
| Standover | 723 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 430 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 115 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 440 |
Differences are the Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite minus the Santa Cruz Megatower. Full charts: 2026 Santa Cruz Megatower, 2024 Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Santa Cruz MegatowerNukeproof Mega Carbon Elite
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 | Santa Cruz Megatower70 | Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite290 Carbon Elite |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Santa Cruz Megatower | Nukeproof Mega |
| Fork | RockShox ZEB Base | Fox 38 Performance Elite GRIP 2 |
| Rear shock | Fox Float X Performance | Fox FLOAT X2 Performance |
| Shifter | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | SRAM Pod Controller Ultimate |
| Derailleur | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | SRAM GX AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle AXS |
| Chainring | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB | not listed |
| Wheelset | Reserve 30|TR AL | Nukeproof Horizon V2 Mullet |
| Tire | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II DD | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II DD |
| Brake | SRAM DB8 Stealth | SRAM DB8 Stealth |
| Rotor | Avid Centerline | SRAM CenterLine |
| Handlebar | Burgtec Alloy | Nukeproof Horizon V2 |
| Stem | OneUp Components Enduro | Nukeproof Horizon |
| Dropper post | SDG Tellis Dropper | Brand-X Ascend |
| Seatpost | SDG Tellis | not listed |
| Saddle | SDG Bel Air V3 | Nukeproof Horizon |
| Headset | not listed | Nukeproof Sealed Bearing 44-56 IITS |
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