Santa Cruz Megatower XX1 AXS Reserve / Carbon CC / 29 2020
2020 Mountain
Estimate price |
10,499$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 160mm -
Travel Rear 160mm -
Fork Fox Factory Float 36
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Groupset XX1 Eagle AXS -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 1 × 12 Electronic -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM High
157cm - 167cm
SM Low
157cm - 167cm
MD High
164cm - 177cm
MD Low
164cm - 177cm
LG High
174cm - 185cm
LG Low
174cm - 185cm
XL High
182cm - 194cm
XL Low
182cm - 194cm
XXL High
192cm - 200cm
XXL Low
192cm - 200cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Megatower XX1 AXS Reserve / Carbon CC / 29
Suspension Fork
Fox 36 Float Factory 160mm 29"
Rear Shock
RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Ultimate (400 S, 450 M, 500 L-XL, 550 XXL)
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS 12spd
Shift Levers
SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS 12spd
Cassette
SRAM XG1299 Eagle Rainbow 12spd 10-50t
Crank
SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS 148 DUB, 30t - 170mm
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB 68/73mm Threaded BB
Chain
SRAM XX1 Eagle 12spd
Chain Guide
MRP AMg V2 Alloy chainguide
Wheels
Front Hub
i9 Hydra, 15x110, 28h
Rear Hub
i9 Hydra, 12x148, XD, 28h
Rims
Santa Cruz Reserve 30 Carbon Rim - 29 28h
Spokes
DT Competition Race (28)
Tires
Front: Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5" EXO+ TR, Rear: Maxxis Assegai 29"x2.5" EXO+ TR
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM Code RSC
Disk Rotors
Avid Centerline 200mm
Cockpit
Stem
i9 A35
Handlebar
Santa Cruz Bicycles AM Carbon Bar 35x800
Grips
Santa Cruz Palmdale Grips
Headset
Chris King DropSet 3 Black
Seat
Saddle
WTB Silverado Team Saddle
Seatpost
RockShox Reverb Stealth 31.6
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM High | SM Low | MD High | MD Low | LG High | LG Low | XL High | XL Low | XXL High | XXL Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.43 mm | 1.45 mm | 1.37 mm | 1.39 mm | 1.33 mm | 1.34 mm | 1.31 mm | 1.33 mm | 1.29 mm | 1.31 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 343 mm | 340 mm | 343 mm | 340 mm | 343 mm | 340 mm | 343 mm | 340 mm | 343 mm | 340 mm |
| Front Center | 743 mm | 743 mm | 772 mm | 772 mm | 796 mm | 796 mm | 825 mm | 825 mm | 860 mm | 860 mm |
| Rake | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 44 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| Trail | 125 mm | 127 mm | 125 mm | 127 mm | 126 mm | 127 mm | 125 mm | 128 mm | 126 mm | 128 mm |
| Stack | 604 mm | 606 mm | 613 mm | 615 mm | 622 mm | 624 mm | 640 mm | 642 mm | 663 mm | 665 mm |
| Reach | 422 mm | 419 mm | 447 mm | 444 mm | 467 mm | 464 mm | 487 mm | 484 mm | 512 mm | 509 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 564 mm | 565 mm | 593 mm | 594 mm | 616 mm | 617 mm | 643 mm | 645 mm | 677 mm | 679 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 76.8 ° | 76.5 ° | 76.7 ° | 76.4 ° | 76.6 ° | 76.3 ° | 76.3 ° | 76 ° | 76 ° | 75.8 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 380 mm | 380 mm | 405 mm | 405 mm | 430 mm | 430 mm | 460 mm | 460 mm | 500 mm | 500 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 65 ° | 64.7 ° | 65 ° | 64.7 ° | 65 ° | 64.7 ° | 65 ° | 64.7 ° | 65 ° | 64.7 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 90 mm | 90 mm | 100 mm | 100 mm | 110 mm | 110 mm | 130 mm | 130 mm | 155 mm | 155 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 432 mm | 433 mm | 432 mm | 433 mm | 432 mm | 433 mm | 432 mm | 433 mm | 432 mm | 433 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1175 mm | 1176 mm | 1204 mm | 1205 mm | 1228 mm | 1229 mm | 1257 mm | 1257 mm | 1292 mm | 1293 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 29 mm | 33 mm | 29 mm | 33 mm | 29 mm | 33 mm | 29 mm | 33 mm | 29 mm | 33 mm |
| Standover Height | 699 mm | 695 mm | 711 mm | 706 mm | 710 mm | 705 mm | 708 mm | 702 mm | 705 mm | 700 |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
| Rider Min Height | 157 cm | 157 cm | 164 cm | 164 cm | 174 cm | 174 cm | 182 cm | 182 cm | 192 cm | 192 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 167 cm | 167 cm | 177 cm | 177 cm | 185 cm | 185 cm | 194 cm | 194 cm | 200 cm | 200 cm |
Model Overview
Megatower XX1 AXS Reserve / Carbon CC / 29 belongs to the Santacruz Megatower model. Santa Cruz launched 55 bikes of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2020, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
Santa Cruz Megatower R / Carbon C / 29 2020 is the cheapest bike model and costs 4499$. Santa Cruz Megatower XX1 AXS Reserve / Carbon CC / 29 2020 is the most expensive one and costs 10499$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Average price for Enduro bikes
If you want an acceptable Enduro bike you should know that the average price is 3599$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on an Enduro bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
When Santa Cruz released this model in 2020, its price was 10499$. Comparing this to the average Enduro bike price, we see that the price is 191.72% more expensive.
Megatower XX1 AXS Reserve / Carbon CC / 29 components
Fork
The Megatower XX1 AXS Reserve / Carbon CC / 29 comes factory-installed with the Fox Factory Float 36 fork. This has a travel range of 160mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. In conclusion, always look for a fork with decent travel when you buy a bike.
Rear Shock
From the factory, it comes with the RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Ultimate (400 S rear shock model, which has a travel of 160mm. Rear shocks offer better comfort, better traction, and better cornering. This allows for quicker riding on rough roads and trails. To sum up, get a full-suspension bike if you want the smoothest rides.
Wheels size
The wheels on Megatower XX1 AXS Reserve / Carbon CC / 29 are the 29″ carbon type. Having 29″ wheels means that you need less fork travel, leading to a reduction of the pedal bob effect. However, 29″ wheels will make your bike react slower to obstacles you may encounter.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Megatower XX1 AXS Reserve / Carbon CC / 29 comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Sizes
Megatower XX1 AXS Reserve / Carbon CC / 29 comes in 10 sizes, that range from 157 cm – 200 cm (5.15 ft – 6.56 ft). In short, you can easily find one that suits you.
Dropper post
A dropper post is included with the Megatower XX1 AXS Reserve / Carbon CC / 29. Therefore, climbing or descending will be a breeze.