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    Category
    Enduro
    6.5
    Frame
    Carbon
    Fox Performance Float 36
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    29″
    Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc
    SLX
    Drivetrain
    1 × 12
    Suspension
    Full
    Front Travel
    170mm
    Rear Travel
    160mm
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    Summary
    The Nukeproof Mega 290c 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 290c 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 290c Elite

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Nukeproof Mega 290 Carbon, 160mm Travel, ultra-strong monocoque UD woven Carbon Fibre front triangle, custom triple butted hydro-formed tube set for seat stays and chain stays, Factory fitted clear paint protection kit covers TT/DT/CS/SS, Internal cable routing, Enduro Bearings, Threaded 73mm BB, Boost 148mm rear axle spacing, 3D contoured frame protection

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Tire Clearance2.5"

    Fork

    Fox 36 Float, Performance Series, Grip Damper, 170mm, 44mm Offset, BOOST, Black

    Travel170mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    Rear Travel: 160mm

    Travel160mm

    Bottom Bracket

    Threaded 73mm BSA

    Headset

    Nukeproof Warhead, 44-56 IITS

    Stem

    Nukeproof Neutron AM, 45mm, black

    Handlebar

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

    Saddle

    Nukeproof Horizon SL, Grey

    Seatpost

    Brand X Ascend internal w 1x Remote, S:125mm drop; M/L:150mm drop; XL:170mm drop

    TypeDropper

    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 Chainlin

    Shifters

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

    Cassette

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

    Chain Guide

    MRP SXG, 28-34T, ISCG-05, black

    Brakes

    Shimano SLX M7120, 4 Pot Brake, Metallic Pads

    TypeShimano SLX Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

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

    Rear Hub

    Boost 148x12mm

    Tires

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

    Disc Rotors

    Shimano SM-RT70 203mm, 180mm Rear

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