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Mega 290 Alloy Frame
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro frameset.
Manufacturer Price
£1,799($2,413)| Weight | 8.5 lbs (frame) |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 160 / 170mm |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate |
| Wheels | 29″ |
Summary
The Nukeproof Mega is a highly capable enduro bike, praised for its aggressive yet efficient design, excellent suspension performance, and versatility across various terrains. It excels in both climbing and descending, offering a balanced ride that's comfortable yet ready to tackle the roughest trails. The bike's geometry and suspension setup receive particular acclaim for providing a predictable and controlled ride.
Aggressive yet efficient design
Excellent suspension performance
Versatile across various terrains
Balanced ride for climbing and descending
Predictable and controlled handling
Can be hard to get in some countries
Dropper length could be increased for each size
Rear suspension may benefit from a lighter damping tune
Brake pad rattle and less sensitive rear suspension on wet trails
Nukeproof has a reputation for serving aggressive riders, so they tend to make deliberate choices about ride quality.
BetaThe Nukeproof Mega 297 Carbon Elite is a great bit of kit that takes just about everything in its stride, all the while ensuring fun is front and centre.
BikeRadarThis bike is so damn fast that trees and rocks will fly past with so much more speed than you’re used to.
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Jan 2024 · Robert Johnston
The Nukeproof Mega V4 290 Carbon Elite is a solid all round enduro bike that’s highly capable of hitting the top step of a race podium.
Sep 2021 · Matt Beer
Mixed wheel fans can now add the Giga and the Mega to the list of options.
Apr 2021 · Robin Weaver
Great kit, proportions and ride feel help make the new alloy Mega Pro a formidable machine over any terrain
Solid spec sheet
Confident, ground-hugging ride, especially in the rough stuff
Nice angles and good shape
More pop than the last bike but still not as lively as some big travel enduro rigs
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
Jan 2021 · Christoph Bayer
Want to smoke your buddies on your home trails? Looking for a few extra seconds in the hunt for your next KOM? Then the latest Nukeproof Mega 290 is the bike for you! With this bike, the best time is included in the deal.
The suspension is indescribably good
Balanced, quick and easy to control
Very quiet
Small weaknesses in the components
Too much bike for easy, flat trails
Details of the aluminium frame look rudimentary
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 · Alan Muldoon
Nukeproof updates its sucessful Mega race bike - revised geometry and extra sizes all with space for a bottle, but is the new Nukeproof Mega 290 better?
Great geometry, fit, standover and size options, with all riders benefitting from longer dropper posts. Pedals like stink, even with the draggy Michelin tyres. Killer value for a shop-bought enduro bike.
Rear suspension would benefit from a lighter damping tune on the Fox Float X2 shock. Brake pad rattle will drive you nuts.
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.
| Frame | Nukeproof Mega V4 290 Alloy, 160mm Travel, custom triple butted hydro-formed tube set, internal cable routing, ISCG 05 mount, Enduro Bearings, Threaded 73mm BB, Boost 148mm rear axle spacing, 3D contoured Rubber frame protection BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Hanger Standard: UDH Color: Pencil Grey |
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| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate RCT, Custom, M - 0L2 LNL1 32SB C1, L/XL/XXL - 0L2 LNL 32SB C1 tune, 230x62.5mm, Bearing End, 2 bottomless tokens fitted Travel: 160mm |
| Bottom Bracket | BSA, 73mm, threaded |
| Headset | Nukeproof, 44-56 IITS |
First added July 17
Last updated February 22
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