2026 Santa Cruz Megatower vs 2025 Santa Cruz Nomad C
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Santa Cruz Nomad C
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- −68 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- −0.3°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Santa Cruz Megatower numbers we have for size XXL are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Santa Cruz Megatower XXL | Santa Cruz Nomad C M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 520 | 452 | −68 mm |
| Stack | 670 | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 63.8 | 63.5 | −0.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 77.8 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1333 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 26.5 | not listed | |
| BB height | 346 | not listed | |
| Standover | 724 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 500 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 150 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 441 |
Differences are the Santa Cruz Nomad C minus the Santa Cruz Megatower. Full charts: 2026 Santa Cruz Megatower, 2025 Santa Cruz Nomad C.
Where each sits in its class
Santa Cruz MegatowerSanta Cruz Nomad C
AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
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 | Santa Cruz Nomad CC GX AXS |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Santa Cruz Megatower | Santa Cruz Nomad |
| Fork | RockShox ZEB Base | Fox 38 Factory |
| Rear shock | Fox Float X Performance | Fox Float X |
| Shifter | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | SRAM GX AXS |
| Derailleur | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Chain | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle DUB Transmission |
| Chainring | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB 73mm MTB Wide BB | not listed |
| Wheelset | Reserve 30|TR AL | DT Swiss 370 |
| Tire | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II DD | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II DD |
| Brake | SRAM DB8 Stealth | SRAM Maven Bronze |
| Rotor | Avid Centerline | not listed |
| Handlebar | Burgtec Alloy | Santa Cruz 35 Carbon |
| Stem | OneUp Components Enduro | Burgtec Enduro MK3 |
| Dropper post | SDG Tellis Dropper | not listed |
| Seatpost | SDG Tellis | OneUp Components dropper post |
| Saddle | SDG Bel Air V3 | SDG Bel Air V3 |
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