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    Mega 290 Carbon Elite2024 Nukeproof
    Recommended
    MSRP
    ($6,482)
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    		Enduro
    Weight
    		34.5 lbs
    8.2
    Frame
    		Carbon
    		Fox Performance Elite Float 38
    		Fox Float X2 Performance
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		SRAM DB8 Hydraulic Disc
    		Eagle AXS, GX Eagle Transmission
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 12 Electronic
    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 high-end 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 Elite2024 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: Cosmic Black

    Fork

    Fox 38 Float, Performance Elite Series, Grip 2 Damper, 170mm, 44mm Offset, BOOST, Black

    Travel: 170mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Shock

    Fox Float X2, Performance Series, EVOL, 2 Position lever, Custom 0.3 Spacer x2, CL, RM, Rezi CM, 230x62.5mm, Bearing End

    Travel: 160mm

    Bottom Bracket

    BSA, 73mm, threaded

    Headset

    Nukeproof, 44-56 IITS

    Stem

    Nukeproof Horizon, 45mm, Black

    Handlebar

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

    Saddle

    Nukeproof

    Seatpost

    Brand X Ascend internal with Brand-X Remote lever, M:150mm drop; L:170mm drop; XL/XXL:200mm drop

    Type: Dropper

    Grips

    Nukeproof Sam Hill Signature

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM GX AXS T-Type, 12-Speed Eagle

    Crank

    SRAM GX Eagle, 12-Speed, DUB, 170mm, 30T, T-Type, 55mm CL

    Shifters

    SRAM AXS POD Ultimate, Eagle, T-Type, 12-Speed, Black

    Cassette

    SRAM GX CS-1275 T-Type, 12-Speed, 10-52T

    Chain

    SRAM GX T-Type, 12-Speed, Flattop, PowerLock

    Chain Guide

    Nukeproof Guide with Bash, 28-36T, ISCG-05, 55mm CL, Black

    Brakes

    SRAM DB8, 4- Pot Brake

    Type: SRAM DB8 Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Front: Nukeproof Horizon V2, 29", 6 Bolt, 110x15mm, Rear: Nukeproof Horizon V2, 29", 6 Bolt, XD Driver, 148x12mm

    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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