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Mega 297 Alloy Comp
A 29″ / 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with upper mid-range components.
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£2,999($4,022)| Weight | 36.3 lbs |
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| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 165 / 170mm |
| Fork | RockShox Domain |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select |
| Wheels | 29″ / 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | Deore |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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5'9" – 6'2"
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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.
Enduro Mountainbike MagazineFeedback?
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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.
May 2023 · Robin Weaver
The Mega 297 Carbon Elite delivers comfort and confidence in spades, but remains fun and flickable enough to keep things exciting when you want them to be
Good geometry
Well-balanced suspension that’s good in the rough
Great tyres, gearing and suspension
Brakes aren’t the punchiest and lack feel compared to some
Linkage bolts can work loose
Sep 2021 · Matt Beer
Mixed wheel fans can now add the Giga and the Mega to the list of options.
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 297 Alloy, 165mm 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 Colors: Advent X; Deore |
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| Fork | RockShox Domain, Motion Control RC damper, 170mm, 44mm Offset, BOOST, Debonair, Gloss Black Travel: 170mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select R, Custom LIN L1 HOTDOG tune, 230x62.5mm, Bearing End, 2 bottomless tokens fitted. Travel: 165mm |
| Bottom Bracket | BSA, 73mm, threaded |
| Headset | Nukeproof, 44-56 IITS |
| Stem | Nukeproof Neutron AM, 45mm, black |
| Handlebar | Nukeproof Neutron V2 25mm Rise, Width - S780mm, M780mm, L800mm |
| Saddle | Nukeproof |
| Seatpost | Brand X Ascend internal, 31.6mm, S:125mm drop; M:150mm drop; L: 170mm Drop Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Nukeproof Sam Hill Signature |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore M6100, SGS 12-Speed, Shadow Plus |
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| Crank | Race Face Ride,12 Speed Crank, 170mm, 32T, 52mm Chainline |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore M6100-IR, 12-speed Rapidfire Plus, I-Spec EV |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 12-Speed (HYPERGLIDE+), 10-51T |
| Chain | Shimano Deore M6100 12-Speed |
| Chain Guide | MRP 1x CS, 28-34T, ISCG-05, black |
| Brakes | Shimano M6120 or SRAM DB8 Type: Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: Sun-Ringle Duroc SD37 Comp 29", 15x110mm, Rear: Sun-Ringle Duroc SD37 Comp 27.5", Shimano Microspline Driver, 148x12mm |
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| Tires | Front: Maxxis Assegai 29" x 2.5 WT, 3C MaxxGrip DD TR, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5” x 2.4 WT, 3C MaxxTerra DD TR |
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Last updated February 22
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