World's Heaviest MegaTower 15
2/11/2021 10:07am
Parts
Brand
Model
Additional info
Parts
Frame
Santa Cruz
Megatower CC
XL/High/Long
Frame:
Santa Cruz Megatower CC.
Misc: XL/High/Long
Rear Shock
Rock Shox
Super Deluxe R
Sprindex adjustable coil, 505 lbs
Rear Shock:
Rock Shox Super Deluxe R.
Misc: Sprindex adjustable coil, 505 lbs
Fork
Rock Shox
Zeb Select RC
180mm, 70 psi, no tokens
Fork:
Rock Shox Zeb Select RC.
Misc: 180mm, 70 psi, no tokens
Headset
FSA
Headset:
FSA
Handlebar
Gravity
Gravity Light 31.8 alloy 40mm riser
Cut to 780mm, rolled forward
Handlebar:
Gravity Gravity Light 31.8 alloy 40mm riser.
Misc: Cut to 780mm, rolled forward
Stem
Truvativ
Hozfeller 31.8
50mm length w/ 12mm spacers under the stem
Stem:
Truvativ Hozfeller 31.8.
Misc: 50mm length w/ 12mm spacers under the stem
Grips
DMR
Deathgrips
Thick/hard compound
Grips:
DMR Deathgrips.
Misc: Thick/hard compound
Brakes
Shimano
Zee
203mm Icetech rotors
Brakes:
Shimano Zee.
Misc: 203mm Icetech rotors
Brake Levers
Shimano
Zee/XT
Broke left lever, replaced w/ old XT lever
Brake Levers:
Shimano Zee/XT.
Misc: Broke left lever, replaced w/ old XT lever
Shifters
SRAM
GX 11sp
Shifters:
SRAM GX 11sp
Rear Derailleur
SRAM
GX 11 sp
4 years old. Ridiculously durable.
Rear Derailleur:
SRAM GX 11 sp.
Misc: 4 years old. Ridiculously durable.
Chainguide
MRP
SXg Alloy
Brilliant product
Chainguide:
MRP SXg Alloy.
Misc: Brilliant product
Cranks
SRAM
XX1 Eagle DUB
175mm. Carbon looks beat but they still work.
Cranks:
SRAM XX1 Eagle DUB.
Misc: 175mm. Carbon looks beat but they still work.
Chainrings / Sprocket
SRAM
Eagle 34T
Chainrings / Sprocket:
SRAM Eagle 34T
Bottom Bracket
SRAM
DUB BSA threaded
This bike eats SRAM BB's for breakfast. I think I'm on the 4th BB in 15 months.
Bottom Bracket:
SRAM DUB BSA threaded.
Misc: This bike eats SRAM BB's for breakfast. I think I'm on the 4th BB in 15 months.
Chain
Shimano
LX/105 11speed
Chain:
Shimano LX/105 11speed
Cassette / Rear Cog
SRAM
XO1 10-42
Cassette / Rear Cog:
SRAM XO1 10-42
Pedals
Shimano
XT Trail
Running mismatched because I broke a pedal
Pedals:
Shimano XT Trail.
Misc: Running mismatched because I broke a pedal
Front Rim
Stan's NoTubes
Stans Flow S1
Front Rim:
Stan's NoTubes Stans Flow S1
Rear Rim
Stan's NoTubes
Stans Flow S1
Rear Rim:
Stan's NoTubes Stans Flow S1
Hubs
Stan's NoTubes
Neo S1
Hubs:
Stan's NoTubes Neo S1
Front Tire
Maxxis
Assegai MaxxGrip 2.5" DH
No insert, 19 psi
Front Tire:
Maxxis Assegai MaxxGrip 2.5" DH.
Misc: No insert, 19 psi
Rear Tire
Maxxis
Minion DHF Hard Compound 2.5" DH
Cushcore Pro, 24 psi
Rear Tire:
Maxxis Minion DHF Hard Compound 2.5" DH.
Misc: Cushcore Pro, 24 psi
Saddle
Fabric
Scoop Flat Elite
Saddle:
Fabric Scoop Flat Elite
Seatpost
Fox Racing Shox
Transfer Performance 150mm
Wolftooth Remote Lever
Seatpost:
Fox Racing Shox Transfer Performance 150mm.
Misc: Wolftooth Remote Lever
General Info
General Info
Model Year
2020
Model Year:
2020
Riding Type
Trail / All-Mountain
Riding Type:
Trail / All-Mountain
Weight
37 lb 14 oz (17180 g)
Weight: 37 lb 14 oz (17180 g)
Additional Info
This is my do-everything mountain bike. I prioritize descending ability over climbing, and I hate worrying about breaking parts or flatting tires when I ride, so over the years my bikes have gotten heavier and heavier and I've just gotten used to the weight. I still do cross country rides on the Megatower, and I did my longest mountain bike ride ever this summer on the bike mostly as pictured (I had an air shock and a Fox 36 at the time). For XC rides I add 5 psi to the tires and lockout and it works great. Turns out you can still pedal a heavy bike uphill, it just takes a little longer. In a dream world, I'd have a second set of wheels with rotors, a cassette, and lighter tires that I could swap to for mellower rides. Until then, every ride is leg day. The bike also includes a Specialized Zee bottle cage w/ SWAT tool, MuckyNutz short MugGuard, and K-Edge Garmin mount on the steerer tube. And yes, I actually wanted a 150mm dropper.
Additional Info:
This is my do-everything mountain bike. I prioritize descending ability over climbing, and I hate worrying about breaking parts or flatting tires when I ride, so over the years my bikes have gotten heavier and heavier and I've just gotten used to the weight. I still do cross country rides on the Megatower, and I did my longest mountain bike ride ever this summer on the bike mostly as pictured (I had an air shock and a Fox 36 at the time). For XC rides I add 5 psi to the tires and lockout and it works great. Turns out you can still pedal a heavy bike uphill, it just takes a little longer. In a dream world, I'd have a second set of wheels with rotors, a cassette, and lighter tires that I could swap to for mellower rides. Until then, every ride is leg day. The bike also includes a Specialized Zee bottle cage w/ SWAT tool, MuckyNutz short MugGuard, and K-Edge Garmin mount on the steerer tube. And yes, I actually wanted a 150mm dropper.
2/11/2021 10:07am
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