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    Category
    Enduro
    7.8
    Carbon
    Fork
    RockShox Lyrik Ultimate
    Shock
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    Truvativ Descendant Carbon
    Drivetrain
    1 × 12
    Suspension
    Full
    Front Travel
    180mm
    Rear Travel
    160mm
    Brand Site

    nukeproof.com

    Summary
    The Nukeproof Mega 290c RS is a 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with ultra high-end components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Mega 290c RS
    Other Enduro bikes
    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 RS

    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

    RockShox Lyrik Ultimate Charger 2 RC2 180mm, 42mm Offset, BOOST, Debonair, Gloss Red

    Shock

    Rear Travel: 160mm

    Bottom Bracket

    Threaded 73mm BSA

    Headset

    ZS44-28.6 – T2 / ZS56/40 – B8

    Stem

    Nukeproof Horizon, 50mm, 31.8mm Clamp, black

    Handlebar

    Nukeproof Horizon Carbon 25mm Rise, Width - S780mm, M780mm, ML780mm, L800mm, XL800mm)

    Saddle

    Nukeproof Horizon SL, Red

    Seatpost

    31.6mm (Internal Routing for Dropper Seatpost)

    Grips

    Nukeproof Sam Hill Signature

    Groupset
    Crank

    SRAM Descendant Carbon Eagle 12-Speed, 170mm, 30T, B148, DUB

    Cassette

    SRAM XO1 Eagle 12-Speed, CS PG1295 EAGLE 10-50T

    Chain Guide

    ISCG05

    Brakes

    SRAM Code RSC

    Wheels
    Rims

    Front: Mavic Deemax DH, 29", 6 Bolt, 110x15mm, Rear: Mavic Deemax DH, 29", 6 Bolt, XD 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

    SRAM Centreline, 200mm 180mm Rear

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