Santa Cruz Megatower 2 CC XX AXS Reserve Complete Mountain Bike 2024

Mountain bikes are built for tackling rough terrain with frames made of durable materials like aluminum or carbon fiber, ensuring stability and maneuverability. They feature suspension to absorb impacts from rocks, roots, and drops, providing a smoother ride.

If you’re looking for maximum performance while flying down heavier trails, an enduro bike is for you. These bikes combine ample suspension travel (typically 150mm+) with descent-focused frame geometry and components that allow for reasonably efficient pedaling.

Engineered to tackle the most challenging terrain with enhanced comfort and control. Unlike hardtail bikes, full suspension bikes feature both front and rear suspension systems that allow the wheels to move independently from the frame.

Carbon is a composite frame material. Unlike metals, carbon is composed of fibrous strands woven into a grid and bonded with epoxy. Carbon is favored by many for its lightness and stiffness but its complexity in fabrication makes it the most expensive option.

Long on travel, short on excuses, ZEB Ultimate is a whole new breed of fork designed to challenge the limits and take on the world’s toughest enduro tracks. An updated stiff 38mm chassis includes the new Charger 3 RC2 damper with vibration-killing ButterCup technology. RockShox's highest performing, athlete-proven technologies matched with premium style plays.

Combining ultra-plush coil-like comfort and incredible damping prowess with the light weight of an air spring and an unmatched level of tunability, the Float X2 brings new levels of control and performance to every terrain imaginable.

Factory Series models feature a genuine Kashima Coat finish for the ultimate friction-free performance.

Shock Adjustments - Air Spring Pressure / High and Low Speed Compression / High and Low Speed Rebound / 2-Position Lockout Lever

The AXS Pod Ultimate is SRAM's most premium pod shifter. AXS Pod Ultimate is lighter weight than Eagle Ecosystem AXS Controllers, features a completely new shape, ergonomics, and a vastly superior range of adjustability. 

Engineered as integrated, interdependent transmission components, the T-Type derailleur mounts around the wheel axle itself, contacting the cassette directly with a first-of-its-kind Hangerless Interface. Its game-changing Full Mount attachment method creates a far stronger connection and grips both sides of the frame. The new Transmission derailleurs feature the same intuitive pairing and set-up procedure as our Eagle AXS derailleurs. A tucked-in profile houses replaceable skid plates that enhances dependability in high-pressure racing environments. The XX Eagle Transmission derailleur features an overload clutch, accommodating common maintenance and features that real world riders really appreciate. 

With multiple World Championship medals, EWS series wins and Olympic gold medals to its name, XX Eagle cranks set the standard. The XX Eagle DUB Crank is the evolution of that standard. Carbon fiber engineered with a foam core to give both incredible strength and maximized stiffness. Now pair it with the remarkable new XX Eagle Transmission (T-Type) direct mount chainring, and the spotlight turns from its performance to its appearance, because it absolutely looks like nothing we’ve ever seen before. The XX Eagle Transmission crank also features a first-of-its-kind removable and replaceable bash guard system that riders will appreciate.

FEATURES

• Carbon with foam core
• Light with maximized stiffness
• Stunning, never-before-seen look
• T-Type compatibility
• Removable bashguard
• Powermeter ready

The XX Eagle Transmission (T-Type) Cassette is a major reason why Eagle Transmission offers the best-ever inboard and outboard shifting performance under load. Thanks to its full X-Sync design, the harder you pedal, the better it shifts. Literally. Engineered as integrated and interdependent transmission components, the XX Eagle Transmission Cassette and derailleur contact directly, ensuring perfect alignment on every bike. From its massive 520% gear range, the 52 tooth cog steps down with improved gear progression with 44 and 38 tooth cogs in the low end (compared to the Eagle drivetrain 10-52-tooth cassette). It lasts far longer and delivers more precision with the use of less extreme chain angles throughout the entire range. Featuring a clearly marked Setup Cog, install is both simple and fool-proof. Utilizes hardened tool steel machined X-Dome design for the cluster and stamped steel 38T and 44Tcogs are pinned to the lighter weight aluminum 12th gear (Spider Cog).

FEATURES

• Full X-SYNC for best-ever inboard and outboard shifting performance under load
• Optimized gear steps on low end
• 55mm chainline compatibility for more moderate chain angle, longer wear and greater precision
• Setup Cog for fool-proof set up
• Utilizes well accepted and broadly available XD driverbody
• Features X-DOME with a lighter aluminum 1st gear

The first thing to know about the XX Eagle Transmission chain is that it’s the strongest SRAM has ever made. Specifically engineered to optimize Eagle Transmission, this all-new T-Type design features a unique flat top. Not only does this shape maximize shifting performance, but it also contemporizes the look of your super bike. The chain features a hollow pin design and is finished in a long-wearing, high durability chrome.

FEATURES

• Strongest SRAM chain ever. Specifically engineered for Eagle Transmission.
• Flattop profile, smooth-shift bottom profile. Ultimate shifting performance, game-changing aesthetics.
• Longer-wearing, Hard Chrome finish and hollow pins.

For the first time ever, SRAM's legendary Code brake now wears the Ultimate crown. The full-powered stopper features a new technology to improve your cockpit aesthetic: Stealth. The all-new lever body design brings the hose closer to the bar, allowing for a sleeker, more modern ride. The proven internals remain the same, with SwingLink driving SRAM's signature feel. And for unrivaled ease of customization, Code Ultimate features tool-free Reach and Contact Point Adjust. To top it all off, a carbon blade joins SRAM's Lever Pivot Bearing technologies, so feel will remain smooth. Our best just got better.

The OneUp V2 Dropper has the most drop, shortest stack height and shortest total length of any other post on the market. No other dropper can get your saddle lower. Smooth, reliable and a great value. There’s more than one reason testers, reviewers, racers and riders consistently rate our Dropper Post “#1”, “5-Stars” and “10/10.”

Greg Minnaar’s signature tire – the Maxxis Assegai – provides tenacious, predictable grip across the entire profile no matter the lean angle. The Assegai can be used front and rear for a surefooted feel or as a front paired with a faster rolling rear tire.

• 3C MaxxGrip: The stickiest, slowest rebounding rubber Maxxis offers.
• EXO+: Durable 60 TPI casing, legendary EXO puncture protection in the sidewalls, and a small butyl insert around the bead to protect from pinch flats and help prevent rim damage.
• Tubeless Ready (TR): Tubeless tires allow riders to run lower air pressures for improved traction, lower rolling resistance, and less chance of flatting.

With side knobs borrowed from the legendary Minion DHF, but widened to provide more support, the DHR II corners like no other. The center tread features ramped leading edges to improve acceleration and sipes to create a smooth transition when leaning the bike. Paddle-like knobs on the center tread dig in under hard braking and help keep the bike under control.

• 3C MaxxTerra: A triple compound ideal for trail riding in all conditions - offers more traction than 3C MaxxSpeed, yet provides better treadwear and less rolling resistance than 3C MaxxGrip.
• EXO+: Durable 60 TPI casing, legendary EXO puncture protection in the sidewalls, and a small butyl insert around the bead to protect from pinch flats and help prevent rim damage.