2020 Nukeproof
Mega 290c Factory
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
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| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 160 / 170mm |
| Fork | Fox Factory Float 36 |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XT |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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5'4" – 5'10"
5'8" – 6'3"
6'0" – 6'6"
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Mar 2021 · Travis Engel
The Nukeproof Mega 290 Carbon serves up a lot of mini-dh-bike performance, but with none of the too-deep, too-vague suspension.
Burly frame feel
Highly precise for a long-travel 29er
Excellent, well thought out climbing geometry
Works well at high and low speeds
Decent value
Can be hard to get in some countries
Dec 2020
The 2021 Nukeproof Mega 290 Alloy is a hard hitting all-mountain 29er ready to tame your local tech. It's not light but pedals supremely well, while the progressive geometry makes it a great all-rounder as well as an enduro shredder. Five things that weren't cool - until enduro happened Nine cheapskate alternatives to proper cycling products Five ways to survive winter riding if you hate mud The Mega 290 Alloy Comp is the base model of the two aluminum bikes in the lineup, and comes in at a penny under £2,700.
Oct 2020 · Ross Demain
It's next step in the evolution of the Nukeproof Mega with the launch of the Mega V4. We got our hands on one and put it through its paces.
Oct 2020 · BHowell
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Aug 2020 · Mick Kirkman
The new Nukeproof Mega 290C Factory is part of range that gets a travel boost, carbon models and Sam Hill-honed geometry.
Calm and composed at all speeds
Michelin tyres not ideal in all conditions
Jul 2020 · Dan Roberts
There was no need to really shunt the seat forwards to achieve a good position or adopt an obscure setup quirk to make the bike feel right..
A fast, stable and predictable bike
Solid and dependable spec for the price
Racing pedigree, if you’re into that
Needs to be up to speed to bring it alive
Water bottle in the firing line if you choose to run one
Apr 2020 · McCoy
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Jan 2020 · Christoph Bayer
Good things made even better – the new Nukeproof Mega 290C Pro is the logical evolution of its aluminium predecessor. It's so good that it's been Sam Hill's bike of choice for the 2019 EWS. But how does it fare against the competition?
Easy to ride fast
Very balanced
Excellent suspension
Cumbersome in certain situations
No bottle mount in the front triangle
| Frame | Nukeproof Mega 290 Carbon, 160mm Travel, ultra-strong monocoque UD woven Carbon Fibre front triangle, custom triple butted hydro-formed tube set for seat stays and chain stays, Factory fitted clear paint protection kit covers TT/DT/CS/SS, Internal cable routing, Enduro Bearings, Threaded 73mm BB, Boost 148mm rear axle spacing, 3D contoured frame protection BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 2.5" |
|---|---|
| Fork | Fox 36 Float, Factory Series, Kashima, Grip 2 Damper, 170mm, 44mm Offset, BOOST, Black Travel: 170mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Rear Travel: 160mm Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | Threaded 73mm BSA |
| Headset | ZS44-28.6 – T2 / ZS56/40 – B8 |
| Stem | Nukeproof Horizon, 50mm, 31.8mm Clamp, black |
| Handlebar | Nukeproof Horizon 25mm Rise, Width - S780mm, M780mm, L800mm, XL800mm) |
| Saddle | Nukeproof Horizon SL, Orange |
| Seatpost | 31.6mm (Internal Routing for Dropper Seatpost) Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Nukeproof Sam Hill Signature |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100, SGS 12-Speed, Shadow Plus |
|---|---|
| Crank | Shimano XT M8100 12-Speed, Hollowtech 2, 170mm, 30T, 52mm Chainline |
| Shifters | Shimano XT M8100-R, 12-speed Rapidfire Plus, I-Spec EV |
| Cassette | Shimano XT M8100-12, 12-Speed (HYPERGLIDE+), 10-51T |
| Chain Guide | ISCG05 |
| Brakes | Shimano XT M8120, 4 Pot Brake, Metallic Pads Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: DT Swiss E1700 SPLINE 30,29", Centrelock, 110x15mm, Rear: DT Swiss E1700 SPLINE 30, 29", Centrelock, Shimano Microspline Driver, 148x12mm |
|---|---|
| Rear Hub | Boost 148x12mm |
| Tires | Front: Michelin Wild Enduro 29" x 2.4, MAGI-X TS TLR, Rear: Michelin Wild Enduro 29" x 2.4, GUM-X TS TLR |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano MT800, 203mm, 180mm Rear |
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