2020 Nukeproof
Reactor 290c RS
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with ultra high-end components.
| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 130 / 150mm |
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik Ultimate |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | X01 Eagle, X1 |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
For This Bike
5'4" – 5'10"
5'8" – 6'3"
6'0" – 6'6"
🐐 Estimated
None yet.
Do you have this bike? Help other riders make a decision about which size will work for them by sharing your own size and fit notes.
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.
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.
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
Mar 2020 · McCoy
Shredding trails since 1996
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.
Feb 2020 · Christoph Bayer
Despite having only 130 mm travel, the Nukeproof Reactor 290C RS was one of the most capable descenders in this group test. Its spec leaves no doubt about its performance and the geometry is spot on – but if the bike is so great, why didn’t it come out on top? Click here for an […]
Corners like it’s on rails
Excellent rear suspension
Well-rounded package
Not the most spritely
RockShox Charger RCT3 rather than the RC2 damper
Jan 2020
The Reactor feels like a bike with classic, old school all-mountain intentions, constructed with the colloquialisms of the contemporary mountain bike.
Nov 2019 · Mike Kazimer
Nukeproof's newest trail bike is built to handle just about any type of terrain.
Solid, ready for anything feel
Well equipped for the price and its intentions
Doesn't feel much different than an enduro bike
Seat tube angle could be steeper
Cable routing isn't fully refined
Doesn't feel much different than an enduro bike
| Frame | Nukeproof Reactor 290 Carbon, 130mm 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 Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 2.6" |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik Ultimate Charger 2 RCT3 150mm, 51mm Offset, BOOST, Debonair, Gloss Red Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate RCT, Custom ML 380 tune, 210x50mm, Bearing End (Comes with 1x bottomless token fitted so you have them if needed.) Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | Threaded 73mm BSA |
| Headset | ZS44-28.6 – T2 / ZS56/40 – B8 |
| Stem | Nukeproof Horizon, 50mm, Black |
| Handlebar | Nukeproof Horizon Carbon 25mm Rise, Width - S780mm, M780mm, L800mm, XL800mm) |
| Saddle | Nukeproof Horizon SL, Red |
| Seatpost | 31.6mm (Internal Routing for Dropper Seatpost) Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Nukeproof Sam Hill Signature |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM XO1 Eagle 12-Speed, Red |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM X1 Carbon Eagle 12-Speed, 170mm, 30T, B148, DUB |
| Shifters | SRAM XO1 Eagle 12-Speed, Red |
| Cassette | SRAM XO1 Eagle 12-Speed, CS PG1295 EAGLE 10-50T |
| Chain Guide | ISCG05 |
| Brakes | SRAM Code RSC Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: Mavic Deemax DH, 29", 6 Bolt, 110x15mm, Rear: Mavic Deemax DH, 29", 6 Bolt, XD Driver, 148x12mm |
|---|---|
| Rear Hub | Boost 148x12mm |
| Tires | Maxxis Assegai 29”x2.5 WT 3C MaxxTerra/EXO+/TR, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29”x2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra/EXO+/TR |
| Disc Rotors | SRAM Centreline, 200mm (Front), 180mm (Rear) |
Last updated September 12
Not listed for 1,309 days