Nukeproof Giga 290 Elite Review

Nukeproof Giga 290 Elite Review

Price: 6199 €
category: Enduro
Frame Material: Carbon
Weight: 15,1 kg
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 180 mm
Travel Rear: 180 mm
Model Year: 2024 (carry over model from 2023)
  • Successful in the EWS
fun to ride in
easy terrain extreme terrain
seating position
upright efficient
handling
playful easy calm
framesize runs
small big

Overall Bike Check

The most importanten ratings of the Nukeproof Giga 290 Elite in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (Enduro up to 8000 €) .

Value for Money Check

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Geometry

Je steiler der Winkel des Sitzrohrs ist, desto effizienter können Sie in die Pedale treten.

SIZE XXS XS S M L XL XXL
Sizing of Manufacturer
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-
S
M
L
XL
-
Wheelsize
-
-
29
29
29
29
29
Stack
-
-
622,26
622,26
631,25
640,24
649,23
Reach
-
-
430
455
475
495
515
Top Tube Length
-
-
565,11
590,11
609,18
631,09
653
Seat Tube Length
-
-
380
410
440
460
480
Seat Tube Angle
-
-
77,75
77,75
78
78
78
Head Tube Length
-
-
100
100
110
120
130
Head Tube Angle
-
-
63,5
63,5
63,5
63,5
63,5
Bottom Bracket Drop
-
-
25
25
25
25
25
Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
-
-
350
350
350
350
350
Chainstay Length
-
-
445
445
445
445
445
Wheelbase
-
-
1216,28
1241,28
1265,66
1290,04
1314,43
Standover Height
-
-
702,58
710,09
729,88
734,48
750,59
Specification
  • Frame Giga 29
  • Frame Material Carbon
  • Fork Fox 38 Float, Performance Elite Series, Grip 2 Damper, 180mm, 44mm Offset, BOOST, Black
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout no
  • Damper Fox Float X2, Performance Series, EVOL, 2 Position lever, Custom 0.3 Spacer x1, CM, RM, Rezi CM tune, 205x60mm, Trunnion with Bearing End
  • Gearrange 520%
  • Drivetrain 1x12
  • Gear Lever SRAM AXS POD, T-Type, 12-speed
  • Rear Derailleur SRAM GX AXS T-Type, 12-Speed Eagle
  • Crank SRAM GX Eagle, 12-Speed, DUB, 170mm, 30T T-Type, 55mm CL
  • Cassette SRAM GX CS1275 T-Type, 12-Speed, 10-52T
  • Chain SRAM GX T-Type, 12-Speed, Flattop, PowerLock
  • Brake Set SRAM DB8, 4- Pot Brake
  • Brake Rotors 200/200
  • Wheel Set Nukeproof Horizon V2
  • Tires Front Maxxis Assegai 29" x 2.5 WT, 3C MaxxGrip DD
  • Tires Rear Maxxis Minion DHR II 29” x 2.4 WT, 3C MaxxTerra DD TR
  • Saddle Nukeproof
  • Seat Post Brand X Ascend internal with Brand-X Remote lever, M:150mm drop; L:170mm drop; XL/XXL:200mm drop
  • Stem Nukeproof Horizon, 45mm, Black
  • Handle Bar Nukeproof Horizon V2 25mm Rise, Width - M780mm, L800mm, XL800mm, XXL800mm
  • Handle Bar Width 800
  • Head Set Nukeproof, 44-56 IITS

Expirience with the Nukeproof Giga 290 Elite

Ludwig Döhl The combination of the Giga 290 Elite and racing legend Sam Hill is pretty much the most successful pairing enduro racing has ever seen. With a 63,5 degree head tube angle and a reach that tends to be long you can certainly speak of a modern geometry. For all of those who love a good incline, the moderate seating position of the on very demanding single trails should be considered pleasant. With the shifting components, Nukeproof fulfills not only the current standard, but even puts the icing on the cake with its extremely high-quality components.

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About the author

Ludwig Döhl

Ludwig Döhl

... has spent more than 100,000 kilometers in the saddle of over 1000 different mountain bikes. The essence of many hours on the trail: Mountain bikes are awesome when they match your personal preferences! With this realization, he founded bike-test.com to assist cyclists in finding their very own dream bike.