2020 Nukeproof

Dissent 290 RS

A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension downhill bike with ultra high-end components.
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Weight8.8 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 190 / 200mm
ForkRockShox BoXXer Ultimate
ShockRockShox Super Deluxe Coil Ultimate DH
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 7
GroupsetX01
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Dissent 290 RS
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

29 mph

Dissent 290 RS

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
MD

5'4" – 5'10"

LG

5'8" – 6'3"

XL

6'0" – 6'6"

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Reviews
Pinkbike
Nukeproof Releases a Mullet Version of the Dissent Downhill Bike

Oct 2020 · James Smurthwaite

Chain Device: MRP G4 CS 34-38T ISCG 05.

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BikeRadar
Nukeproof Dissent 290 Comp review

Oct 2019 · Alex Evans

Big-wheeled monster truck that eats bumps with ease, perfect for the budding racer on a budget

Highs
  • Flat-out, grin-inducing ride

  • Great spec that doesn’t cry out for any major upgrades

Lows
  • Uncomfortable grips

  • Expensive compared to the other similar bikes

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Nukeproof Dissent 290 Alloy, 190mm Travel, custom triple butted hydro-formed tube set, custom tuned rear shock configuration, internal cable routing, Enduro bearings, threaded bottom bracket, boost 157mm rear axle spacing, 3D contoured frame protection

BB StandardBSA, 83mm, Threaded

Tire Clearance2.5"

Fork

RockShox Boxxer Ultimate, Charger 2, 200mm, 56mm Offset, BOOST 20x110mm, Debonair, Boxxer Red

Travel200mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Ultimate DH RC, Custom ML Tune, 250x70mm, Bearing End, Red Coil Spring (M=400LBS/L=450LBS /XL=500LBS SPRING)

Travel190mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

Threaded 83mm BSA

Headset

ZS49-28.6 / ZS49/40

Stem

Nukeproof Horizon Direct Mount, 45mm, black

Handlebar

Nukeproof Horizon 24mm Rise, Width - S780mm, M780mm, L800mm, XL800mm)

Saddle

Nukeproof Vector DH, Grey

Seatpost

30.9mm

TypeRigid

Grips

Nukeproof Sam Hill Signature

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM XO1 DH 7-Speed, Red

Crank

SRAM XO1 DH Carbon X-Sync, 165mm, 34T, DUB83mm, Black

Shifters

SRAM XO1 7-Speed, Red

Cassette

SRAM XO1 DH 7-Speed, XG795 10-24T

Chain Guide

ISCG05

Brakes

SRAM Code R, Sintered pads

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Front: Mavic Deemax DH 29", 20x110mm, Rear: Mavic Deemax DH 29", XD Driver, 157x12mm

Rear Hub

Boost 157x12mm

Tires

Maxxis Assegai 29”x2.5, DH Casing, 3C MaxxGrip/DH/TR

Disc Rotors

SRAM Centreline, 200mm

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