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One question we get asked a lot here at Stif - what are the differences between the Santa Cruz Megatower vs The Nomad? While the bikes do seem simi...

‘The whole is greater than the sum of it’s parts’… an expression originally attributed to the philosopher Aristotle, but sums up the ethos of Rese...

One of the most respected and well-loved brands in mountain biking history, GT has been creating good times on two wheels since their inception al...

‘The whole is greater than the sum of it’s parts’… an expression originally attributed to the philosopher Aristotle, but sums up the ethos of Rese...

‘The whole is greater than the sum of it’s parts’… an expression originally attributed to the philosopher Aristotle, but sums up the ethos of Rese...

Both bikes have now been in the Santa Cruz line up for over ten years. With the Tallboy V1 launching in 2009 and the 5010 V1 in 2013. Since their i...

‘The whole is greater than the sum of it’s parts’… an expression originally attributed to the philosopher Aristotle, but sums up the ethos of Rese...

The #whatweride series takes a look into the bikes, components and accessories that are used by Stif staff members, team riders and close affiliat...

With the latest iteration of the 5010, the bike has made the jump from full 27.5” to an MX setup, adding a whole new dimension to the bike, bringing it back to its fun trail bike roots. The playful nature of the previous model remains, while the larger front wheel and refined suspension platform further adds to the capabilities of the 5010.

Needing a capable bike that would keep him on his toes a little he decided to go back to the taught and responsive nature of the VPP system and it could only be in one bike… The Megatower, a bike that will handle his hard charging style of riding. With the decision made, he set about building it….

For the third and final edition of the Squatch diaries we followed staff member Adam as he retraced his footsteps on one of the very first ‘proper...

For his 2023 race season, Matt has changed it up this year and gone for a custom Santa Cruz Hightower CC. While the Hightower isn't usually considered an enduro race bike, with a few clever spec choices it is more than capable of handling whatever Matt can throw at it.