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    Category
    Enduro
    7.5
    Frame
    Carbon
    RockShox Lyrik Ultimate
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    29″
    SRAM Code RSC Hydraulic Disc
    Truvativ Descendant Carbon
    Drivetrain
    1 × 12
    Suspension
    Full
    Front Travel
    180mm
    Rear Travel
    160mm
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    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
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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)

    42 km/h

    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

    Travel180mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    Rear Travel: 160mm

    Travel160mm

    Bottom Bracket

    Threaded 73mm BSA

    Headset

    Nukeproof Warhead, 44-56 IITS

    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

    RockShox Reverb Stealth with 1x Remote, 31.6mm; S: 346mm length, 125mm drop; M: 409mm length, 150mm drop; ML: 409mm length, 150mm drop; L: 462mm length, 175mm drop; XL: 514.5mm length, 200mm drop

    TypeDropper

    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

    TypeSRAM Code RSC Hydraulic Disc

    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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