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Santa Cruz MegaTower - The Bike I Should Have Bought

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The BEST MTB Wheels! https://bit.ly/VanCan-NOBLwheels Today I demo a SantaCruz MegaTower from Kinetik Cycles. This 160/160 29er is a beast of a bike with pretty similar specs and geo to the Enduro I currently own. So, did I make the right choice with the Enduro? Should I have bought the MegaTower? Let me know in the comments! Join our Discord community and get videos a week early! http://bit.ly/SupportVANCAN Want a VanCan shirt!? http://bit.ly/VANCANshirts INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/Vancan-Instagram STRAVA: https://www.strava.com/athletes/25366374 Check out my gear here US LINKS: GoPro Hero 7: https://amzn.to/2JYRxMm GoPro Hero 5: https://amzn.to/2t8etPH GoPro Karma Grip: https://amzn.to/2JNgSd4 GoPro Wind Screen: https://amzn.to/2MDSusn GoPro Chesty: https://amzn.to/2VWMEdK My Helmet: https://amzn.to/2t6m41k My Pack: https://amzn.to/2M1nz7T My Dropper: https://amzn.to/2JT3gwF OR this is the setup used by many other MTB YouTubers EVO SS Gimbal: https://amzn.to/2M38mbk GoPro Chesty: https://amzn.to/2VWMEdK Thank you to my Producer patrons! Berm Unit - http://bit.ly/2Swkimf Judy Zilinski

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@shawnparenteau93954 years ago Imagine just living in that area and being able to ride there whenever you want, jesus christ that trail is amazing. 316
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@canadianbacon54744 years ago I love how hes just casually describing the bike while shredding. Those trails are beautiful, i wish my local trails were like that. 117
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@spuddo1234 years ago You shouldn' t have bought an enduro or a megatower - you should' ve bought at walmart huffy. 101
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@ilikerealflight4 years ago That follow cam was sweet. On a side note, now i know why seth says to follow a canadian if you wanna get faster. 33
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@blakef.85664 years ago "let's try a flow trail", then proceeds to be pointed straight at the ground 19
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@toddfathermtb69424 years ago Damn, that was fun to watch. Love your ability to ride ridiculously hard trails and commentate the entire. 50
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@bradleywatters62093 years ago He is able to control the bike so well, it is quite impressive! 9
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@donnovicki97714 years ago " pretty much the same" that about sums it up. 55
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@AntoineThisdale4 years ago I remember getting on the mega and having this weird " way more nimble than it looks" moment. With that signature " feels very small even . ...Expand 5
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@Moondoggy19414 years ago I could only dream of riding that kind of terrain back in the early 70' s, we assembled our own bmx bikes the frankenstein way. The town i lived in was absolutely flat. 3
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@madrapperdave4 years ago Came here for the review and left just amazed at how lucky you are to have such awesome local trails. A seed has been planted to visit vancouver that' s . ...Expand 1
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@KestrelYI4 years ago to was an incredible section of trail. That bike was ripping! Good stuff, man. .. 6
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@marklopez52674 years ago Dude this is easily one of the best mtb videos i' ve seen! Kudos to you for such great content. Love the way your footage comes out! Can you please sharethanks! 3
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@mjl30374 years ago Well i just found your page and watched the last three videos leading up to this one. I am 50 and looking to re capture my youth and ride a good bike! . ...Expand 1
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@superspecky4eyes4 years ago That step up, up, side ways and over the log was so cool. 2
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@MaxMustermannnnnn4 years ago I have never ridden a specialized enduro, so i dont know how it feels. But the megatower is a hell of a bike. Im glad i bought one. Its extreme fast if you ride it really hard. Its worth every penny. 7
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@lossantoscity32494 years ago That Trail at - is technical as fckk but you made it look so easy while talking. Your on God Mode man. .. 1
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@BhBraaq4 years ago This is what my intense carbine is compared too. I' ve heard great things. Glad you liked it. 7
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@satn33454 years ago Great video! Loved the part where you following the rider down boogie nights. Oh and the skinnies scenes are awesome too! Kinetik ftw! 2
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@JasonChambersPhoto4 years ago Another awesome video buddy, great to see a few riders in front. You were flying! 1
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@jakepinnell8444 years ago The reason it feels rougher and stiffer is the linkage. Its well know to not be as small bump sensitive because it has so much anti squat. 3
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@1982daverogers4 years ago Recently bought my megatower coil, running it on low and long setting. Its a beast, climbs well for a big bike but nails the downhill. However be aware . ...Expand 3
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@adriantaner79504 years ago These tire sounds are like music to my ears i want an asmr of these trails. 5
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@Magromancer4 years ago Ok thats pretty funny, i actually was at kinetik cycles this past thursday, im getting a new troy lee designs helmet after my last one got dented, unf . ...Expand 5
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@GrantEllman4 years ago Sounds nice and quiet which is always appreciated. 1
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@FreerideQuebec4 years ago This is by far your best video (don' t get me wrong, i love everything that you do) but the trails you rode in that one it' s just on a next level, i' dd dream about having that as my backyard. 3
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@danielcipolla49954 years ago Oh man would love a bike like this but wouldn' t even have enough forbikes lol. The dream for one day i guess. Confuses me how you narrate so well and talk about the bike through these trails! Top notch!. ...Expand 1
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@flyingnorseman4 years ago The sc sounds like a tank in the woods. The enduro sounds like a butterfly. 4
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@Guineson4 years ago Man, to have that confidence in the wet jank would be sweet. 9
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@victorkomarov4 years ago " but if you' re looking to race and do some enduros like i' m gonna be doing this- oh man, little did you know. 7
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@thehotyestbread63804 years ago Damn. I just love the santa cruz magatower. 21
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@gr8fulride4 years ago Nice video. I got the 19 hightower lt. Feels stiff to me too, but fast, and makes gravel out of boulders and big chunk.
i usually ride a mid travel evil the offering is next i' d like to demo. ...Expand 14
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@pault24174 years ago Still riding super old bikes in my 20 ish specialized fsr comp and santa cruz bullit. So have been looking at both brands again. Was at toronto bike show this weekend and not one santa cruz was there to demo. Was bummed. 2
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@jlevenson17452 years ago You can go down stairs on these things but you got to keep moving forward, have control of the brakes and keep moving forward until you can stop safely. 1
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@harzenduro4 years ago Thank' s for this video. I' ll be doing a similar video with the specialized enduro soon, having had the megatower for a while now. I just want to know what i may be missing out on. 3
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@gregorypatzelt69644 years ago You now have an s works enduro - an incredible bike. Specialized showed you that they have amazing customer service, i think either way it' s pretty much the same. 62
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@Dathangraham4 years ago I love my megatower cc xo1. I just put a lyric 170mm on it. Can' t wait to try it out. My best bud runs the enduro s works and he loves it! Like you said can' t go wrong. Thanks for the content! 3
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@BasicBodThor4 years ago Hey, just wanted to say thanks for the videos. Just found your channel and looking for my first mountain bike to ride the north shore.
hi from pomo: 1
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@nicom49964 years ago Lovely trails, superb riding! I think you have a new subscriber! 1
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@bobrose79004 years ago Had me on the edge of my seat - you know that trail well and on someone else' s bike! Good video. 3
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@pbls434 years ago I think the megatower it' s stiffer because of thewith the coil deluxe people complain it' s not on the same level of plushness of the hightower and bronson. 2
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@kingrat7384 years ago Must be running super maxxgrip tires! I' d be slipping all over the show on this trails. 5
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@aaronwaterman69824 years ago Seemed like u were flicking that santa cruz around real good! I' m a santa cruz fanboy. Just fit me so well. 7
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@Teleman014 years ago I can just almost feel myself going over the handlebars a few times watching you go down this trail lol. I' m not quite up to that speed yet) 2
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@SomeBloke74 years ago So dreamy, oh to be able to ride trails like these! 1
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@alwaysoutdoors48773 years ago I was just watching this for the entertainment, but now i have turned to buying the megatower instead of a scott ransom or a fezzari la sal peak. Nice video! 1
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@brendanriel8884 years ago Wow that $100 rental that goes towards a new bike is amazing. 3
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@marc.the.magician60164 years ago Nice viedo dude keep on doing nice edits. 1
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@reza2wheels4433 years ago So far the best bike. Especially with coil down hill. Is like flying. Claiming no complaint. If you have 2 stroke. And strong piston. You can do it. Week people. Walmart is the las resource. 1
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@Jay-wb9hq4 years ago Man what a cool trail. That is awesome! 1
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@davidwilliam94244 years ago Hey bro. Cool commentary on the way to paradise you steer the bike like a tanker at - sea! Wat a video cool & hard riding my friend you pu boys to real men. This is sas training very impressed but balls of courage & top marks on a splendid journey to the unknown bike of santa cruz. I wud dream to own one of thesebut this a mean, clean machine of a well designed bike. Saaannntkeep up the good work. ...Expand 1
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@gogovitch664 years ago Man! Nice riding and this trail looks so swet! D thx! ^^. 3
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@mtbnorcal84 years ago Do you ride your enduro in the high or low setting? I recently switched mine to the high position an find it makes the bike so much more playful and poppy. It also help the steering in tight areas be faster. 3
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@beefwantko72694 years ago Jesus it looked like you about to smash into everytree on the way down lol. 10
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@zepp3lin4 years ago Judging from both of your ride on the specialize and santa, i prefer the santa definitely. I' m not biased here towards santa cruz because i never own both brands before. 1
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@rockbrd14 years ago Awesome video and description of bike. You remind me of guy kesteven describe as you ride. You have great balance riding trials. 1
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@bryanmchugh13074 years ago Damn op you can freaking ride! That santa cruz looks like it weighs next to nothing! 1
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@buildswithbooher4194 years ago Seems like an excellent bike. I think if i ever move to a 29er, this might be the one! I still like the playfulness of my 27. 5. Maybe i should just get both. 1
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@rxonmymind83623 years ago I slowed your video down to half speed. Perfect, that' s my speed. Obviously there is a huge experience gap between us. 1
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@Mmtwgr4 years ago You dont have to worry about bears with sram brakes. 58
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@rangi00724 years ago Dude that trail is hectic it would take me 9hrs to get down that. You are a sick rider.
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@watsonthedog2644 years ago Im actually glad you got the enduro, where i live there are just so many santa cruz bikes and megatowers make a big portion of those. Its nice to see some variety. 4
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@mrvwbug44234 years ago Seems as expected, north shore stuff seems to favor a trail bike with decent travel, nimble but can still take the drops. Something like a sc hightower, . ...Expand
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@austin91553 years ago Gotta see your impressions on the specialized status mullet 160. 1
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@paulgiles74564 years ago Just test rode the enduro, i did like it, but may just be to much of big bike for me. 4
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@sparky98644 years ago Life is too short. If you can afford it, i vote for owning both. Ignore the naysayers. Ride the one you want on the day that you want. It will sort itself . ...Expand 1
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@Hendricksb1234 years ago Wow! Great review and entertaining video. 1
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@ZacHigham4 years ago I just got a canyon torque cf 7. 0, straight of it rides incredible on the downhill, it honestly feels comparable to my dh bike just a lot lighter. But . ...Expand 1
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@georgesteinhagen81474 years ago I have the 2019 bronson cc which is 27. 5+. I recently bought the cascade link with gave me 7mm extra travel in the rear and allowed me to install a coil . ...Expand 2
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@nils58614 years ago You should try out your old bike (27. 5 capra) and see how it feels. 2
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@floppyjaloppy14 years ago I personally feel that the rockshox deluxe (select, select plus, ultimate) is a terrible choice as a rear shock for that bike. Coil or any other air shock makes the bike feel a lot better. 1
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@MissingLinkMTB4 years ago Pretty confident i would' ve picked this over my nomad, but hey, it was 2018. So. 2
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@tommiesturkenboom38624 years ago Bikes just get more numb and better at plowing when they get bigger. Guess thats why the megatower is more poppy and fun than the enduro. Just less fast probably. Dont get carried away with more travel is always better; 3
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@bike_somm4 years ago Nice man! Really liked how you picked apart the bikes in comparison, makes me happy to know my bike can handle these trails that i have yet to see for . ...Expand 2
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@ewan_young2 years ago Did you find your phone? Anyway great riding and trails! 2
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@harris77724 years ago I have to say it would be santa cruz allday for me but they are both epic bikes! And them trails look sick shame i live in the uk. Nice riding aswell. 1
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@KerronBrowne4 years ago Nice video bro that 29' handles well. 1
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@FortySomethingRider4 years ago Have tried one in scotland recently and it is absolutely wonderful. Would love to own one but they are very pricey $ 1
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@endurorideraja67664 years ago What trail system is this? Seriously some of the coolest trails i' ve seen! 1
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@Pinebaron20114 years ago Newbi here, want to start with a high end bike, and was thinking of getting the megatower 2020 or is it worth waiting for 2021; any thoughts? 2
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@DriemzyGaming4 years ago The enduro will feel allot better when you hit whistler. 7
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@cogetoergo4 years ago I don' t know about the bikes man, not in my wheelhouse to compare bikes. I love what i got. But that was some good pov. . However, i did have to google the mega tower. 1
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@roondoggers874 years ago You should give knolly a try if you ever have the opportunity. 1
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@kollettejorgecarrasco85944 years ago @vancan
yo! Great video! Question from someone going from a 26 heckler to thinking about getting the latest tallboy. I like to hit dirt jumps o . ...Expand 2
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@Clouder774 years ago I got the enduro expert in red. Hard to find, but found one. 1
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@scootersends4 years ago So for riding the shore/ squamish area - would you ultimately recommend the megatower or enduro? What do you dislike about the enduro? I am currently trying to decide between these two models. Thanks! 1
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@carniege91444 years ago Base mega tower or specialized comp carbon for everything what would you choose? 1
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@maryjanevidales89854 years ago It' s not the bike, its the person riding the bike & ur badass! 2
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@hannesnohl86273 years ago I think santa cruz should spec the megatiwer with a 170 fork and steepen the seat tube angle and this thing would be an enduro machine. 1
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@PreRidePro4 years ago You should test the yeti sb 150 as well; 2
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@mb77624 years ago @vancan do you think the enduro would be more fun if you downsized? 1
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@paklenipatuljak4 years ago Great trail. I could ride it for the rest of my life. 2