2026 Santa Cruz Megatower vs 2024 Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite

What changes on the Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite

Compared with the Santa Cruz Megatower in L, the Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite in XXL places the top of the head tube 19 mm higher and 40 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack

+19 mm

Higher front end

Frame reach

+40 mm

Longer frame reach

Wheelbase

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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

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.