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Giga 290 Carbon Comp
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with upper mid-range components.
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$4,199| Weight | 36.3 lbs |
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| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 170 / 180mm |
| Fork | RockShox Domain |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 10 |
| Groupset | microSHIFT Advent X |
| Brakes | SRAM DB8 Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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The Nukeproof Giga is a high-performance enduro bike that excels in speed and stability on rough terrain, with a beautifully balanced geometry and well-measured suspension. It's praised for its electrifying balance and traction through corners, though some riders may find it demanding on climbs and less agile on narrow trails. The bike's sophisticated details and robust components make it a standout, but it's not without its minor flaws, such as cable rattle and a tendency to sit deep in its travel.
Beautifully balanced geometry
Well-measured suspension
Terrifyingly fast through the turns
Solid parts package
Ample scope for tuning the rear suspension
Fork isn’t as forgiving as some
Not the easiest going on the climbs
Dual lockring grips feel dated and less comfy
Front tyre can feel draggy on steeper inclines
Lighter riders may find the fork over-damped
The Giga’s ability to hold a line and carry speed through a turn is simply astounding.
BikeRadarNukeproof’s mean green bruiser set itself apart from the competition and left our test crew gobsmacked with its stoic composure
Enduro Mountainbike MagazineI've already had a number of rides on the Giga, and so far I'm liking this bike a lot.
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Mar 2024
Tim's been riding the Nukeproof Giga for 5 months now, and now that the company seems to be shuttered, it's time to deliver a verdict.
Oct 2023 · Mike Kazimer
The Giga's geometry numbers are well suited to its intentions, and overall it's an easy bike to handle – it doesn't feel super stretched out, but the slack head angle gives it a long enough wheelbase to keep it stable. .
Well spec'd for the price
Reasonably light considering its intentions
Good geometry makes it very manageable
165mm cranks would help on the climbs
Has a tendency to sit deep in its travel
Same chainstay length for all sizes
Feb 2023 · Robert Johnston
With stability and sensitivity that lets you drop the heels and tear up the gnarliest of descents, the Nukeproof Giga Carbon is a real animal.
Mini DH feel
Great in the air
Suspension feel in varied terrain
Balanced handling
Dialed spec
Cable Rattle
Low speed agility
Frame failure
Nov 2022 · Jessie-May Morgan
A new Giga MX Link allows current Nukeproof Giga 290 owners to run a 27.5" rear wheel with geometry corrected
May 2022 · Robin Weaver
The Giga 297’s balance, geometry and electrifying corner-carving speed are what really helps this machine stand out from the crowd
Beautifully balanced geometry
Well-measured suspension
Terrifyingly fast through the turns
Solid parts package
Fork isn’t as forgiving as some
Not the easiest going on the climbs
Dec 2021 · Peter Walker
All good things come in threes! A very promising first ride review, a Best in Test in our bike park group test and now a battle for the title of “Best Enduro Bike of 2022”. Can the Nukeproof Giga 290C Factory score a hat-trick and secure victory in our big 2022 enduro group test? We pitted the Giga against 10 strong opponents! Hit the link in bio for the full review.
Incredibly smooth on super-fast and rough terrain
Perfect spec for the intended use
Sophisticated details
Demanding on narrow trails
Rear suspension bobs on climbs
Narrow range of applications
May 2021
The Nukeproof Giga 275 Carbon Comp is a 'super enduro' bike with 180mm of travel at both ends, and proves a capable and aggressive machine – yet it winches uphill like a trail bike. Cotic Rocket Gold Eagle GX 2020 review Specialized Status 2020 review Best mountain bikes for under £3,000 - capable trail bikes that won't break the bank Nukeproof calls the Giga a 'super enduro' bike, which should give you some idea of what it's aimed at. Sitting on the fence between enduro and full-on downhill, the Giga gets 180mm of travel front and back in this 27.5" incarnation.
Apr 2021 · Alan Muldoon
For when Mega just isn't enough, here's the Nukeproof Giga 290 – a 170mm travel 'super-enduro' bike. But is it 1,000 times better? We find out.
All of the travel, none of the drawback.
Michelin tyres are temperature sensitive.
| Frame | Nukeproof Giga 290 Carbon, 170mm Travel, ultra-strong monocoque UD Carbon Fibre frame, adjustable main pivot, internally piped cable routing, ISCG 05 mounts, Enduro Bearings, Threaded 73mm BB, Boost 148mm rear axle spacing, 3D contoured Rubber frame protection and Factory fitted clear paint protection kit covering TT/DT/CS/SS BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 2.5" Color: Pencil Grey |
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| Fork | RockShox, Domain, Motion Control RC damper, 180mm, 44mm Offset, BOOST, Debonair, Gloss Black Travel: 180mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select R Air, Custom Tune 0L1 LNL TB C1, 205x60mm Travel: 170mm |
| Bottom Bracket | BSA, 73mm, threaded |
| Headset | Nukeproof, 44-56 IITS |
| Stem | Nukeproof Neutron AM, 45mm, black |
| Handlebar | Nukeproof Neutron V2 25mm Rise, Width - M780mm, L800mm, XL800mm, XXL800mm |
| Saddle | Nukeproof |
| Seatpost | Brand X Ascend internal, 31.6mm, M:150mm drop; L: 170mm drop; XL/XXL:200mm drop Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Nukeproof Sam Hill Signature |
| Rear Derailleur | Microshift Advent-X, RD-M6205, 10-Speed |
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| Crank | Race Face Ride, 12 Speed Crank, 170mm, 30T, 52mm Chainline |
| Shifters | Microshift Advent-X, SL-M9605-R, 10-Speed |
| Cassette | Microshift Advent-X, CS-G104, 10-Speed, 11-48T |
| Chain | KMC X10, 10-Speed, with Quick Link |
| Chain Guide | MRP 1x CS, 28-34T, ISCG-05, black |
| Brakes | SRAM DB8, 4-Pot Type: SRAM DB8 Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: Sun-Ringle Duroc SD37 Comp 29", 15x110mm, Rear: Sun-Ringle Duroc SD37 Comp 29", HG Freehub, 148x12mm |
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| Tires | Front: Maxxis Assegai 29" x 2.5 WT, 3C MaxxGrip DD TR, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29” x 2.4 WT, 3C MaxxTerra DD TR |
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Last updated July 13
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