That trail looks fun. Great riding skills and megatower review. I got the 2019 hightower lt c reserve. mainly happy to get dirt on whatever trail bike is under me.
@@DrJMTB I really like it . Would like an evil the following , wreckoning, or a megatower would be totally acceptable. Id love to demo a gorilla gravity xxl smash also
I bought a 2020 Hightower C. Great bike. Quickly became obvious it wasn’t keep up with me. It’s now for sale and I have a mega tower. Epic bike! Much more capable downhill intense trails !
Hi mate great looking bike! How do you compare the hightower vs megatower? Do you notice anymore pedalbob or less efficiency in pedalling? I love my hightower but i do like the fact the megatower can fit the Fox X2 and a coil and it look meaner. Would you still made the discision if youre trails where less aggressive?
Thanks man! And hopefully so. I feel like with Windrock I need all the help I can get lol. We need to get together on a shred session to Baker Creek or Windrock at some point.
I've only ridden it 3 times. I will definitely double check it to see if that has anything to do with the rattle, but I'm starting to think it is in fact the Super Deluxe shock. I'll report back.
Definitely a great comparison. I really like the V2 Sentinel. One thing worth noting is that I find the fit of the medium V2 Sentinel to feel very comparable to the large Megatower. The Megatower seems to pedal slightly better, but I’d say I have to work a bit harder to get enough progression from the rear of the Mega (stay tuned for volume spacer tuning and a Cascade link). I PERSONALLY like the Mega a bit better, but I definitely wouldn’t be having a bad time on the V2 Sentinel.
Nice vid 👌. I went from a large hightower v2 with a cascade link to a medium megatower with coil shock. I'm 5'8 without shoes. Kinda feel between sizes. Not sure if I need the cascade link. Have a 170 fork. I'm really enjoying the bike. Also have yellow. Lol can't make my mind up if I like it or not lol. 🤣
Loved your content Doc! subbed! oh and its a beautiful bike! btw what do you recommend to people who are in between sizes for santa cruz bikes? Lets say almost 5'9 or almost 5'10. Thanks
👊🏼 That's EXACTLY my height and I personally prefer the large. You could go either way at that height, and I'd make the decision based on what you want your riding to be biased toward. If you're doing more DH, I'd go large. If you want the most nimble package you can get, maybe consider medium.
I'll double check the cables, good suggestion. And the Hightower is a good option for my trails. I really enjoyed mine. I'm not disappointed with the Mega for the bigger hits, and it doesn't seem as overkill as I thought 👍🏻.
@@DrJMTB Thank you for getting back at me so quickly! Here is the sound mine is making, not sure if your rear shock was making the same sound ua-cam.com/video/NfG_41Z9z7E/v-deo.html&ab_channel=Dr.JMTBDr.JMTB
After riding the CC Hightower for over a year and then jumping on this C Megatower, I can very confidently say the weight difference is not nearly as noticeable on the bike. And that's with the Mega being a heavier bike anyway.
@@DrJMTB Thanks a lot for your feedback. And I have been looking forward to buying the 2022 Megatower, which is said to have 170mm or more rear travel. All in one and It's gonna be very powerful and playful I guess.
I'm glad you asked: ua-cam.com/video/ZB7uP3aT74o/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/n0GvoU_Bg74/v-deo.html This happened to be one of those days when I remembered everything but my MTB shoes. Nice catch.
Please hep me because i am on hésitation To purchase between a Hightower 2020 and a megatower 2020, i am not a down hill rider but i want a bike funky and poppy, easy for climbing,crusing,descending, can you hep me please To choose? Hightower 2020 on R upgrade or Megatower S upgrade ?
I am also 5ft 9 with my shoes on! Would you recommend me the Large as well? Do you feel too stretched out and lean way more over the bars when pedaling on flats as far as reach is concerned, or still pedal in an upright position? Great bike!!!
I do feel like with 5'9" i you could go either way. I definitely don't feel like I'm too stretched out and wouldn't personally want to go back to a medium. I'm running a super short stem and it works well for me.
@@DrJMTB Forgot to ask...does she feel nimble and poppy at the same time on the Large, and able to perform jumps easily? Thanks a lot, I am going with the Large as well! Keep up the good job!
That trail looks fun. Great riding skills and megatower review. I got the 2019 hightower lt c reserve. mainly happy to get dirt on whatever trail bike is under me.
That Hightower LT gave rise to the Mega and is a great bike!
@@DrJMTB I really like it . Would like an evil the following , wreckoning, or a megatower would be totally acceptable. Id love to demo a gorilla gravity xxl smash also
I bought a 2020 Hightower C. Great bike. Quickly became obvious it wasn’t keep up with me. It’s now for sale and I have a mega tower. Epic bike! Much more capable downhill intense trails !
👍🏻👍🏻
Hi mate great looking bike! How do you compare the hightower vs megatower? Do you notice anymore pedalbob or less efficiency in pedalling?
I love my hightower but i do like the fact the megatower can fit the Fox X2 and a coil and it look meaner. Would you still made the discision if youre trails where less aggressive?
Super sweet bike man. Stoked for you.
I can imagine it'll do really well in all those parks you mentioned.
Thanks man! And hopefully so. I feel like with Windrock I need all the help I can get lol. We need to get together on a shred session to Baker Creek or Windrock at some point.
@@DrJMTB agreed! I'll be in touch soon about going.
Looks like a pretty nice ass trail for a local rip. New bike day is the best.
Great review...did you play with the chain stay length or high low setting ?
Iv had my Mega for over a year now. Thing is an underrated overall trail bike
I’m definitely enjoying it so far
Do you have problem with rear flip chip. On mine there's small play. In corners disc is moving inside caliper and rear brake is noy working properly.
I've only ridden it 3 times. I will definitely double check it to see if that has anything to do with the rattle, but I'm starting to think it is in fact the Super Deluxe shock. I'll report back.
Rattling can come from rear dtswiss axle. Try to move axle lever
ua-cam.com/video/EKLUalBGZ-I/v-deo.html
Check 4:19
Great video! Thanks for the review. How did it compare to the transition sentinel v2?
Definitely a great comparison. I really like the V2 Sentinel. One thing worth noting is that I find the fit of the medium V2 Sentinel to feel very comparable to the large Megatower. The Megatower seems to pedal slightly better, but I’d say I have to work a bit harder to get enough progression from the rear of the Mega (stay tuned for volume spacer tuning and a Cascade link). I PERSONALLY like the Mega a bit better, but I definitely wouldn’t be having a bad time on the V2 Sentinel.
Nice vid 👌.
I went from a large hightower v2 with a cascade link to a medium megatower with coil shock.
I'm 5'8 without shoes. Kinda feel between sizes.
Not sure if I need the cascade link. Have a 170 fork. I'm really enjoying the bike. Also have yellow. Lol can't make my mind up if I like it or not lol. 🤣
What made you go from large to a medium??. I have the HT in medium and was thinking of going large mega.
@@Lyds_rose988 felt kinda between sizes. Could ride both but feel happy on the medium.
Making me anxious for when mine comes in February🤗
Just asking how long will it take the delivery after the payment? Mine wil be sometimes in march, California to Philippines
@@Dalmatian-wo2kd ordered a custom build November 12 th comes late January/early February
Loved your content Doc! subbed!
oh and its a beautiful bike! btw what do you recommend to people who are in between sizes for santa cruz bikes? Lets say almost 5'9 or almost 5'10.
Thanks
👊🏼 That's EXACTLY my height and I personally prefer the large. You could go either way at that height, and I'd make the decision based on what you want your riding to be biased toward. If you're doing more DH, I'd go large. If you want the most nimble package you can get, maybe consider medium.
Great bikes I got a 2019 Megatower yeah it’s overkill Also Im wanting to go to Beech Mountain too, Where are those trails at?
The video trails are at Pulaski County Park in Nancy, Kentucky near Somerset.
Hey, the rattling comes from the internal cables . And, I would almost say that the hightower is the better choice on your trails. Greets from germany
Internal routing is perfect on SC so rattling is not coming from inside
I'll double check the cables, good suggestion. And the Hightower is a good option for my trails. I really enjoyed mine. I'm not disappointed with the Mega for the bigger hits, and it doesn't seem as overkill as I thought 👍🏻.
@@IvoJaric on my Hightower v2 i had to fix in at Front and back. Very annoying.
@@IvoJaric There's no internal routing in the seatstay area - they provide a foam tube to put over the cable in that area
Good stuff man!!! Enjoy
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Hey,
Does your bike make clicking noise on the rear suspension once it starts collecting dust?
Short answer, no. But be sure you check this out... ua-cam.com/video/SpIucoUyua8/v-deo.html
@@DrJMTB Thank you for getting back at me so quickly! Here is the sound mine is making, not sure if your rear shock was making the same sound ua-cam.com/video/NfG_41Z9z7E/v-deo.html&ab_channel=Dr.JMTBDr.JMTB
How much is that bike bro?
Is the CC version much lighter than the C version? thanks a lot.
After riding the CC Hightower for over a year and then jumping on this C Megatower, I can very confidently say the weight difference is not nearly as noticeable on the bike. And that's with the Mega being a heavier bike anyway.
@@DrJMTB Thanks a lot for your feedback. And I have been looking forward to buying the 2022 Megatower, which is said to have 170mm or more rear travel. All in one and It's gonna be very powerful and playful I guess.
slip on loafers? I'd like to see a Dr. J vid on your footwear choice.
I'm glad you asked: ua-cam.com/video/ZB7uP3aT74o/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/n0GvoU_Bg74/v-deo.html
This happened to be one of those days when I remembered everything but my MTB shoes. Nice catch.
@@DrJMTB Happens to the best of us. Didn't seem to affect your riding.
Soon as i saw the slippers i had to check the comments. i knew i couldn't be the only one that noticed.
Please hep me because i am on hésitation To purchase between a Hightower 2020 and a megatower 2020, i am not a down hill rider but i want a bike funky and poppy, easy for climbing,crusing,descending, can you hep me please To choose? Hightower 2020 on R upgrade or Megatower S upgrade ?
Based on your riding description, I’d go Hightower
Megatower or Hightower as your only bike?
Can't let that cat out of the bag before my comparison video!... but Megatower.
I am also 5ft 9 with my shoes on! Would you recommend me the Large as well? Do you feel too stretched out and lean way more over the bars when pedaling on flats as far as reach is concerned, or still pedal in an upright position?
Great bike!!!
I do feel like with 5'9" i you could go either way. I definitely don't feel like I'm too stretched out and wouldn't personally want to go back to a medium. I'm running a super short stem and it works well for me.
@@DrJMTB Forgot to ask...does she feel nimble and poppy at the same time on the Large, and able to perform jumps easily?
Thanks a lot, I am going with the Large as well!
Keep up the good job!
You already answered it....forget it! Thanks a lot!
Megneg buddy
Who's the one idiot who thumbs down this video??? I mean, really? I bet the guy who thumbs down this video who is really fun at parties lol.