Downduro Megatower From the Future 6
3/20/2022 3:30am
Front.
Side shot - Seat Up + Tilt forward
Side Shot - Seat down + Tilt Back. DH mode.
Non DS
11-39 + Mid Cage XTR (10 Gears with, 12sp shift spacing. No floppy derailleur and nice tight chain line.
Reduced to 170mm to retain closeish to original geometry on the Megatower. Simple mod from a 180mm air shaft.
Reduced to 170mm.
XTR lever body 'bar bracing' means cut down grips to get proper lever position.
Parts
Brand
Model
Additional info
Parts
Frame
Santa Cruz
Megatower Carbon CC
(Large, Low setting, Long CS)
Frame:
Santa Cruz Megatower Carbon CC.
Misc: (Large, Low setting, Long CS)
Rear Shock
RockShox
SuperDeluxe Ultimate
Blue Print Compression Tune
Rear Shock:
RockShox SuperDeluxe Ultimate.
Misc: Blue Print Compression Tune
Fork
RockShox
BoXXer Ultimate
170mm travel reduced. 46mm offset. Custom tune)
Fork:
RockShox BoXXer Ultimate.
Misc: 170mm travel reduced. 46mm offset. Custom tune)
Headset
Cane Creek
110.IS52/30.Bottom Assembly
Hope Headset Upper Assembly
Headset:
Cane Creek 110.IS52/30.Bottom Assembly.
Misc: Hope Headset Upper Assembly
Handlebar
Other
Dartmoor Lightning Hi
35mm Clamp, 50mm rise, 770mm wide
Handlebar:
Other Dartmoor Lightning Hi.
Misc: 35mm Clamp, 50mm rise, 770mm wide
Stem
Race Face
Atlas DM 35
50mm
Stem:
Race Face Atlas DM 35.
Misc: 50mm
Grips
Other
Marin Half Waffle
Cut and run backwards (clamp on outside)
Grips:
Other Marin Half Waffle.
Misc: Cut and run backwards (clamp on outside)
Brakes
Shimano
XTR Trail M9120
203mm Rotor
Brakes:
Shimano XTR Trail M9120.
Misc: 203mm Rotor
Brake Levers
Shimano
XTR Trail M9120
203mm Rotor
Brake Levers:
Shimano XTR Trail M9120.
Misc: 203mm Rotor
Shifters
Shimano
XTR M9100
Shifters:
Shimano XTR M9100
Rear Derailleur
Shimano
XTR RD-M9100-GS
Mid Cage
Rear Derailleur:
Shimano XTR RD-M9100-GS.
Misc: Mid Cage
Chainguide
OneUp Components
Top guide
Chainguide:
OneUp Components Top guide
Cranks
SRAM
Descendant Carbon
170mm
Cranks:
SRAM Descendant Carbon.
Misc: 170mm
Chainrings / Sprocket
SRAM
X01 34T
Chainrings / Sprocket:
SRAM X01 34T
Bottom Bracket
SRAM
DUB Threaded
Bottom Bracket:
SRAM DUB Threaded
Chain
SRAM
XO1
Chain:
SRAM XO1
Cassette / Rear Cog
Suntour
11-39
Custom: 10 gears - 12sp spacing
Cassette / Rear Cog:
Suntour 11-39.
Misc: Custom: 10 gears - 12sp spacing
Pedals
Shimano
XTR Trail PD-M9120
Pedals:
Shimano XTR Trail PD-M9120
Front Rim
Other
Zelvy Carbon
30mm inner, 32h
Front Rim:
Other Zelvy Carbon.
Misc: 30mm inner, 32h
Rear Rim
Other
Zelvy Carbon
30mm inner, 32h
Rear Rim:
Other Zelvy Carbon.
Misc: 30mm inner, 32h
Hubs
DT Swiss
350
Spank Hex Front
Hubs:
DT Swiss 350.
Misc: Spank Hex Front
Spokes
DT Swiss
Competition Double Butted
Spokes:
DT Swiss Competition Double Butted
Front Tire
Maxxis
Minion DHR II EXO+ 3C TR 2.4
(+ Joes NoFlats Valve Converter)
Front Tire:
Maxxis Minion DHR II EXO+ 3C TR 2.4.
Misc: (+ Joes NoFlats Valve Converter)
Rear Tire
Maxxis
Dissector EXO+
(+ Joes NoFlats Valve Converter)
Rear Tire:
Maxxis Dissector EXO+.
Misc: (+ Joes NoFlats Valve Converter)
Saddle
Fizik
Thar
(29er specific saddle - short rear overhang)
Saddle:
Fizik Thar.
Misc: (29er specific saddle - short rear overhang)
Seatpost
OneUp Components
Dropper V2.1 240mm
(Wolf Tooth Trigger)
Seatpost:
OneUp Components Dropper V2.1 240mm.
Misc: (Wolf Tooth Trigger)
Seatpost Clamp
Other
Aenomoly SwitchGrade
Seatpost Clamp:
Other Aenomoly SwitchGrade
General Info
General Info
Model Year
2021
Model Year:
2021
Weight
33 lb 11.7 oz (15300 g)
Weight: 33 lb 11.7 oz (15300 g)
Additional Info
Built up and tweaked bit by bit over a few years. Now in close to final form. 170mmF/160mmR travel. Dual crown. Light. Strong. Stiff. All-rounder geometry. Fun!
Additional Info:
Built up and tweaked bit by bit over a few years. Now in close to final form. 170mmF/160mmR travel. Dual crown. Light. Strong. Stiff. All-rounder geometry. Fun!
3/20/2022 3:30am
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