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    Mega 290 Carbon Elite2021 Nukeproof
    Recommended
    MSRP
    ($5,748)
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    Category
    		Enduro
    Weight
    		32.4 lbs
    6.6
    Frame
    		Carbon
    		Fox Performance Elite Float 36
    		Fox Float X2 Performance
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc
    		SLX
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 12
    Suspension
    		Full
    Front Travel
    		170mm
    Rear Travel
    		160mm
    Brand Site

    nukeproof.com

    Summary
    		The Nukeproof Mega 290 Carbon Elite is a 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with upper mid-range components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Mega 290 Carbon Elite
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    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    26 mph

    Mega 290 Carbon Elite

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Mega 290 Carbon Elite2021 Nukeproof
    Frame

    Nukeproof Mega V4 290 Carbon, 160mm Travel, ultra-strong monocoque UD Carbon Fibre frame, 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

    Hanger Standard: UDH

    Color: Bullet Grey

    Fork

    Fox 36 Float, Performance Elite Series, Grip 2 Damper, 170mm, 44mm Offset, BOOST, Black (SHORT ID: D6F9)

    Travel: 170mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Shock

    Fox Float X2, Performance Series, EVOL, 2 Position lever, Custom CL, RM, Rezi CM tune, 230x62.5mm, Bearing End, 2x 0.3 spacer fitted. (SHORT ID: D7JH)

    Travel: 160mm

    Bottom Bracket

    BSA, 73mm, threaded

    Headset

    Nukeproof, 44-56 IITS

    Stem

    Nukeproof Horizon, 50mm, Black

    Handlebar

    Nukeproof Horizon V2 25mm Rise, Width - S780mm, M780mm, L800mm, XL800mm, XXL800mm)

    Saddle

    Nukeproof Horizon Enduro, Black

    Seatpost

    Brand X Ascend internal w Shimano SL-MT500-IL Remote lever, S:125mm drop; M:150mm drop; L/XL/XXL:170mm drop

    Type: Dropper

    Grips

    Nukeproof Sam Hill Signature

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano SLX M7100, SGS 12-Speed, Shadow Plus

    Crank

    Shimano SLX M7100 12-Speed, Hollowtech 2, 170mm, 30T, 52mm Chainline

    Shifters

    Shimano SLX M7100-IR, 12-speed Rapidfire Plus, I-Spec EV

    Cassette

    Shimano SLX M7100-12, 12-Speed (HYPERGLIDE+), 10-51T

    Chain

    Shimano SLX M7100 HG 12-speed Inc Quicklink

    Chain Guide

    Nukeproof Guide, 28-36T, ISCG-05, black

    Brakes

    Shimano SLX M7120, 4 Pot Brake, Metallic Pads with Fins

    Type: Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Front: DT Swiss E1900 SPLINE 29", 6 Bolt, 110x15mm, Rear: DT Swiss E1900 SPLINE 29", 6 Bolt, Shimano Microspline Driver, 148x12mm

    Tires

    Front: Michelin Wild Enduro 29" x 2.4, GUM-X TS TLR, Rear: Michelin Wild Enduro 29" x 2.4, GUM-X TS TLR

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