Nukeproof Mega Carbon 290 Elite Mountain Bike

Originally built as the “downhiller’s trail bike” made specifically to tackle the infamous MEGAVALANCHE enduro in France, the Nukeproof Mega has been racking up enduro stage wins and press accolades for over ten years. With four Enduro World Series titles to its name, the Mega has become an icon synonymous with racing.

The Mega’s Horst-link suspension system is tuned for suppleness over small bumps while remaining supportive on the climbs. Solid mid-stroke support balanced with relatively modest anti-squat gives the Mega an active rear end that feels shockingly efficient when pedaling uphill. Anti-squat reduces as you shift down the cassette and pick up speed, making the bike come alive on descents

Key Features

• Carbon chassis
• Designed and improved suspension kinematics
• Tube In Tube design for easy cable installation
• All new Geometry
• SRAM UDH

Specifications

Frameset

• 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
• Fork: Fox 38 Float, Performance Elite Series, Grip 2 Damper, 170mm, 44mm Offset
• Rear Shock: Fox Float X2, Performance Series, EVOL

Wheels

• Rims: Nukeproof Horizon V2
• Tyres: 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

Drivetrain

• Crankset: SRAM GX Eagle, 12-Speed, DUB, 170mm
• Shifters: SRAM AXS POD Ultimate, Eagle
• Rear Derailleur: SRAM GX AXS T-Type, 12-Speed Eagle
• Front Derailleur: N/A
• Chain: SRAM GX T-Type, 12-Speed,
• Cassette: SRAM GX CS-1275 T-Type, 12-Speed, 10-52T
• Bottom Bracket:

Components

• Handlebar: Nukeproof Horizon V2 25mm Rise, Width - M780mm, L800mm, XL800mm, XXL800mm
• Stem: Nukeproof Horizon, 45mm
• Grips: Nukeproof Sam Hill Signature
• Brakes: SRAM DB8, 4-Pot
• Saddle: Nukeproof
• Seatpost: Brand X Ascend internal with Brand-X Remote lever, M:150mm drop; L:170mm drop; XL/XXL:200mm drop

Mega 290 Elite