{"id":214514,"date":"2019-08-16T00:12:53","date_gmt":"2019-08-15T22:12:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/?p=214514"},"modified":"2019-08-16T00:12:53","modified_gmt":"2019-08-15T22:12:53","slug":"differences-between-santa-cruz-megatower-specialized-enduro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/differences-between-santa-cruz-megatower-specialized-enduro\/","title":{"rendered":"Differences Between Santa Cruz Megatower & Specialized Enduro"},"content":{"rendered":"

When we presented the new <\/span>Specialized Enduro<\/span><\/a>, comments on its resemblance to the <\/span>Santa Cruz Megatower<\/span><\/a> were abundant.<\/span><\/p>\n

Santalized \/ speciacruz <\/span><\/em>
\nSpecialized Megatower Nomad <\/span><\/em>
\nSantalized Meganomad\u00a0 etc…<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

In terms of aesthetics it is undeniable that the two bikes are similar, but in practice there are substantial differences: most prominently, the suspension system. Let’s look at the differences and similarities.<\/p>\n

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Santa Cruz Megatower vs. Specialized Enduro<\/span><\/h3>\n
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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Suspension system<\/span><\/div>\n
VPP for Megatower, Horst Link for Enduro<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
Wheel format<\/span><\/div>\n
29 inches for both<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
Front \/ Rear excursion<\/span><\/div>\n
160\/160 vs. 170 \/ 170mm<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
Seat tube angle<\/span><\/div>\n
76th both<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
Head tube angle<\/span><\/div>\n
65 0 64.7 \u00b0 against 64.3-63.9 \u00b0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
Adjustable geometry via flipchip<\/span><\/div>\n
both (Megatower also has one for varying chainstay length)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
Reach in size M<\/span><\/div>\n
450 vs. 464mm<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
Bottom bracket height<\/span><\/div>\n
343 vs. 354 \/ 347mm<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
Top model price range with XTR<\/span><\/div>\n
10,499 vs. \u20ac 10,699<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

In practice they are two enduro bikes with a very low center of gravity, thanks to the position of the rear shock and the linkage that drives it. The geometry is modern, based on the “<\/span>Speed \u200b\u200bBalanced Geometry<\/span><\/a> ” introduced by Transition a couple of years ago. This means a longer top tube, a more relaxed head angle combined with a short offset fork and a more vertical seat tube angle.<\/span><\/p>\n

In <\/span>the Specialized Enduro test it<\/span><\/a> is clear that you can ride well uphill. An affirmation that provokes skeptical reactions from those who have never cycled one of the new enduros: despite their weight, they climb very well. Of course, KOMs are not made uphill, but they can climb much better than the long travel bikes of a few years ago.<\/span><\/p>\n

As we are also thoroughly testing Megatower, expect a comparison.<\/span><\/p>\n

Meanwhile tell us which one is your favorite…<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When we presented the new Specialized Enduro, comments on its resemblance to the Santa Cruz Megatower were abundant. Santalized \/ speciacruz Specialized Megatower Nomad Santalized Meganomad\u00a0 etc… In terms of aesthetics it is undeniable that the two bikes are similar, but in practice there are substantial differences: most prominently, the suspension system. Let’s look at the differences and similarities. Santa Cruz Megatower vs. Specialized Enduro Suspension system VPP for Megatower, Horst Link for Enduro Wheel format 29 inches for both Front \/ Rear excursion 160\/160 vs. 170 \/ 170mm Seat tube angle 76th both Head tube angle 65 0 64.7<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":170425,"featured_media":214375,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3678],"tags":[5055565,5324549],"yoast_head":"\nDifferences Between Santa Cruz Megatower & Specialized Enduro | MTB-MAG.COM<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/differences-between-santa-cruz-megatower-specialized-enduro\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Differences Between Santa Cruz Megatower & Specialized Enduro\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"When we presented the new Specialized Enduro, comments on its resemblance to the Santa Cruz Megatower were abundant. 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