2020 Nukeproof

Reactor 275c Elite

A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.

FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 140 / 150mm
ForkFox Performance Float 36
ShockFox Float DPX2 Performance
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetSLX
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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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

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26 mph

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Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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Reviews
off.road.cc
2021 Nukeproof Reactor 290 Carbon ST review

Dec 2020

Recently re-launched and now a full time member of the Nukeproof Reactor family, the Reactor 290 ST is a shorter travel version of the full suspension trail bike. With a lithe and resposive feel and top spec components, this bike – so long as you're happy to lock out the shock for climbing – makes a mean mile muncher. Merida One-Forty 600 review Vitus Mythique 29 VRS review The best ways to find new mountain bike trails As a 125mm full suspension trail bike, the Reactor 290 ST was designed for legendary downhill and enduro racer Sam Hill to ride in the off-season.

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Pinkbike
Nukeproof Updates Reactor Trail Bike Specs for 2021

Oct 2020 · Nukeproof

Designed as the ultimate hard-charging hooligan of a trail bike and conceived for those riders that are looking for ultimate speed and style out on the trails, the RS is slightly over-forked, featuring +10mm of travel up front over the rest of the range to excel when on the most technical and mini enduros and downhill trails. .

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Bikerumor
Ltd Ed Nukeproof Reactor 290 ST is a short travel aggressive XC/Trail bike

Apr 2020

Nukeproof drop the Reactor ST; a limited edition lightweight short-travel version of the all-mountain Reactor with build spec worthy of an XC race bike.

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MBR
Nukeproof Reactor 290c Elite: Shop-Bought Trail Bike of the Year - MBR

Apr 2020 · Alan Muldoon

If you crave ultimate performance, and personal service from a local shop, the Nukeproof Reactor 290c Elite is the bike to get

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Mountain Bike Action
Mountain Bike Action's Bike Test: Nukeproof Reactor 275C Factory

Mar 2020 · McCoy

Shredding trails since 1996

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Vital MTB
2020 Nukeproof Reactor 275c RS Bike

Mar 2020 · Iceman2058

Nukeproof's take on the short/mid-travel trail bike turns out to be very capable - and tons of fun to ride.

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BIKE Magazine
Tested: Nukeproof Reactor 290C Elite

Jan 2020

The Reactor feels like a bike with classic, old school all-mountain intentions, constructed with the colloquialisms of the contemporary mountain bike.

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Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
First Ride Review: Nukeproof Reactor 275 RS 2020

Oct 2019 · Finlay Anderson

The Nukeproof Reactor 275 RS marks the return of a dedicated trail bike to Nukeproof's lineup. It is decked out with top spec and promises a thrilling ride!

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Nukeproof Reactor 275 Carbon, 140mm Rear Travel, UD woven Carbon Fibre front triangle/chain stays/seat stays, internal cable routing, custom tuned rear shock, Enduro bearings, threaded bottom bracket, boost 148mm rear axle spacing, 3D contoured frame protection

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Tire Clearance2.6"

Fork

Fox 36 Float, Performance Series, Grip Damper, 150mm, 44mm Offset, BOOST, Black

Travel150mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Fox Float DPX2, Performance Series, 3 Position, EVOL, Custom CL, LRL tune, 210x55mm, Bearing End (0.2 Spacer fitted.)

Travel140mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

Threaded 73mm BSA

Headset

ZS44-28.6 – T2 / ZS56/40 – B8

Stem

Nukeproof Neutron AM, 45mm, black

Handlebar

Nukeproof Horizon 25mm Rise, Width - S780mm, M780mm, L800mm, XL800mm)

Saddle

Nukeproof Horizon SL, Black

Seatpost

31.6mm (Internal Routing for Dropper Seatpost)

TypeDropper

Grips

Nukeproof Sam Hill Signature

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano SLX M7100, SGS 12-Speed, Shadow Plus

Crank

Shimano SLX M7100 12-Speed, Hollowtech 2, 170mm, 32T, 52mm Chainline

Shifters

Shimano SLX M7100-IR, 12-speed Rapidfire Plus, I-Spec EV

Cassette

Shimano SLX M7100-12, 12-Speed (HYPERGLIDE+), 10-51T

Chain Guide

ISCG05

Brakes

Shimano SLX M7120, 4 Pot Brake, Metallic Pads

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Front: DT Swiss M1900 SPLINE 27.5", Centrelock, 110x15mm, Rear: DT Swiss M1900 SPLINE 27.5", Centrelock, Shimano Microspline Driver, 148x12mm

Rear Hub

Boost 148x12mm

Tires

Maxxis Assegai 27.5”x2.5 WT 3C MaxxTerra/EXO+/TR, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5”x2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra/EXO+/TR

Disc Rotors

Shimano RT70, 203mm (Front), 180mm (Rear)

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