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Reactor 290 Carbon RS
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with ultra high-end components.
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£6,299($8,475)| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 130 / 140mm |
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik Ultimate |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | X1, X01 Eagle AXS |
| Brakes | SRAM Code RSC Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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Nov 2021 · Paul Burwell
If you’re a rider that’s focused on shredding singletrack rather than bike parks, the Nukeproof Reactor Pro 290 Alloy is a superb mid-travel trail bike
Superb balance, insanely fast singletrack shredder
A little lightweight for burlier riders
Jul 2021 · Robin Weaver
The Reactor ST isn't as fast as some uphill, but it’s a proper demon when pointed back down
Surefooted downhill demon
Great spec at a reasonable price
Good geometry and ride position
Easy going but not as efficient as some uphill
Only slightly lighter than the top-spec Reactor which has more travel and a burlier build
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.
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. .
Apr 2020 · Jessie-May Morgan
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.
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
| Frame | Nukeproof Reactor 290 Carbon, 130mm Travel, UD woven Carbon Fibre frame, internal cable routing, ISCG 05 mounts, Enduro bearings, Threaded 73mm BB, Boost 148mm rear axle spacing, 3D contoured rubber frame protection BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Color: Racing Red |
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| Fork | RockShox Lyrik Ultimate Charger 3 RC2 150mm, 42mm Offset, BOOST, Debonair, Gloss Red Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate RCT, Custom, M - 0L1 LNL1 32SB C C1, L/XL - 0L1 LNL 32SB C C1 tune, 210x50mm, Bearing End, 1x bottomless token fitted Travel: 130mm |
| Bottom Bracket | BSA, 73mm, threaded |
| Headset | Nukeproof, 44-56 IITS |
| Stem | Nukeproof Horizon, 45mm, Black |
| Handlebar | Nukeproof Horizon Carbon V2 25mm Rise, 31.8mm, Width - M780mm, L800mm, XL800mm |
| Saddle | Nukeproof |
| Seatpost | Bikeyoke Revive Stealth with Triggy Long Lever; M:160mm drop; L:185mm drop; XL:213mm drop Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Nukeproof Sam Hill Signature |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM AXS X01 Eagle, 12-Speed, Red |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM X1 Carbon Eagle 12-Speed, 170mm, 30T, B148, DUB |
| Shifters | SRAM AXS Eagle, 12-Speed, Red |
| Cassette | SRAM XO1 Eagle, 12-Speed, CS XG1295 EAGLE 10-52T |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-Speed |
| Brakes | SRAM Code RSC Sintered Pads Type: SRAM Code RSC Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: DT Swiss XM1700 Spline 30, 29", 6 Bolt, 110x15mm, Rear: DT Swiss XM1700 Spline 30, 29", 6 Bolt, XD Driver, 148x12mm |
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| Tires | Front: Maxxis Assegai, 29”x2.5 WT 3C MaxxTerra/EXO+/TR, Rear: Maxxis Dissector, 29”x2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra/EXO+/TR |
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