2020 Nukeproof

Mega 275 Expert

A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with high-end components.
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FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 165 / 170mm
ForkRockShox Lyrik Select
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetTruvativ Descendant
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Gearing

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)

24 mph

Mega 275 Expert

26 mph

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Highest gear

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Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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Reviews
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Tested: Nukeproof Mega 290 Carbon Factory

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.

Highs
  • 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

Lows
  • Can be hard to get in some countries

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off.road.cc
2021 Nukeproof Mega 290 Alloy Comp review

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.

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Pinkbike
First Ride: 2021 Nukeproof Mega

Oct 2020 · Dan Roberts

The latest Mega received multiple updates, and now has the ability to carry a water bottle in the right place.

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Singletrack World
2021 Nukeproof Mega 275 Factory - First Ride Review

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.

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2021 Nukeproof Mega 290 RS Bike

Oct 2020 · BHowell

Reviews, ratings, specifications, weight, price and more for the 2021 Nukeproof Mega 290 RS Bike

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Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
Nukeproof Mega 290 Expert review – Fastest in the world!

Jun 2020 · Trev Worsey

The Nukeproof Mega is officially the fastest Enduro bike in the world but can the Nukeproof Mega 290 Expert take pole position at this tough price point?

Highs
  • Balanced performance that everyone will enjoy

  • Total confidence on the hardest tracks

  • Great no-nonsense build kit

Lows
  • No room for a bottle cage

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Nukeproof's Celebrating their Mega 290c Trail Bike

Apr 2020 · McCoy

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MBR
Nukeproof Mega 275 Carbon Pro - MBR

Dec 2019 · Alan Muldoon

The combination of the race tuned geometry, floaty suspension and functional build kit, makes the Nukeproof Mega 275c Pro an extremely capable bike.

Highs
  • Aggressive riding position

Lows
  • Michelin front tyre undermines confidence

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Nukeproof Mega 275 Alloy, 165mm Travel, custom triple butted hydro-formed tube set, internal dropper seatpost 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 Select Charger RC 170mm, 46mm Offset, BOOST, Debonair, Diffusion Black

Travel170mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Rear Travel: 165mm

Travel165mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

Threaded 73mm BSA

Headset

ZS44-28.6 – T2 / ZS56/40 – B8

Stem

Nukeproof Neutron AM, 45mm, black

Handlebar

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

Saddle

Nukeproof Horizon SL

Seatpost

31.6mm (Internal Routing for Dropper Seatpost)

TypeDropper

Grips

Nukeproof Sam Hill Signature

Groupset
Crank

SRAM Descendant 6K Eagle 12-Speed, 170mm, 32T, B148, DUB

Cassette

SRAM NX Eagle 12-Speed, CS PG1230 EAGLE 11-50T

Chain Guide

ISCG05

Brakes

SRAM Guide RE

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Front: WTB Speed Terra 27.5", ST Light i30 TCS 2.0 Rim / 32h, 110x15mm, Rear: WTB Speed Terra 27.5", ST Light i30 TCS 2.0 Rim / 32h, Shimano Driver, 148x12mm

Rear Hub

Boost 148x12mm

Tires

Front: Michelin Wild Enduro 27.5" x 2.4, MAGI-X TS TLR, Rear: Michelin Wild Enduro 27.5" x 2.4, GUM-X TS TLR

Disc Rotors

SRAM Centreline, 200mm Front/ 180mm Rear

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