Nukeproof Mega 290 Alloy COMP Review

Nukeproof Mega 290 Alloy COMP Review

Nukeproof Mega 290 Alloy COMP Review

Price: 3799 €
category: Enduro
Frame Material: Aluminium
Weight: 16,55 kg
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 170 mm
Travel Rear: 165 mm
Model Year: 2022
  • superb frame
  • up the hill, it´s not the fastest bike
  • there are better groupsets
  • with 16,55 kg unfortunately a bit heavy
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 Mega 290 Alloy COMP in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (Enduro up to 4500 €) .

Value for Money Check

If you are keen on value for money, this is your chart. It shows you at a glance how many bike you get for 3799 €.

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
-
-
S
M
L
XL
-
Wheelsize
-
-
29
29
29
29
29
Stack
-
-
621,16
621,16
639,22
648,24
657,27
Reach
-
-
430
455
475
495
515
Top Tube Length
-
-
567,7
592,71
610,87
632,79
655
Seat Tube Length
-
-
380
410
440
470
500
Seat Tube Angle
-
-
77,5
77,5
78
78
78
Head Tube Length
-
-
100
100
120
130
140
Head Tube Angle
-
-
64
64
64
64
64
Bottom Bracket Drop
-
-
30
30
30
30
30
Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
-
-
345
345
345
345
345
Chainstay Length
-
-
440
440
440
440
440
Wheelbase
-
-
1197,48
1222,48
1251,09
1275,39
1299,7
Standover Height
-
-
725
725
722
730,78
736,07
Specification
  • Frame Mega V4 Alu 29
  • Frame Material Aluminium
  • Fork RockShox Domain, Motion Control RC damper, 170mm, 44mm Offset, BOOST, Debonair, Gloss Black
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Damper RockShox Super Deluxe Select R, Custom LIN L1 HOTDOG tune, 230x62.5mm, Bearing End, 2 bottomless tokens fitted
  • Gearrange 510%
  • Drivetrain 1x12
  • Gear Lever Shimano Deore M6100-IR, 12-speed Rapidfire Plus, I-Spec EV
  • Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore M6100, SGS 12-Speed, Shadow Plus 
  • Crank Race Face Ride, 12 Speed Crank, 170mm, 30T, 52mm Chainline
  • Cassette Shimano Deore M6100 12-Speed (HYPERGLIDE+), 10-51T
  • Chain Shimano Deore M6100 12-Speed
  • Brake Set Shimano M6120
  • Brake Rotors 203/203
  • Wheel Set Sun-Ringle Duroc SD37 Comp 29", Shimano Microspline Driver, 148x12mm
  • Front Hub Sun-Ringle Duroc SD37 Comp 29", 15x110mm
  • Rear Hub Sun-Ringle Duroc SD37 Comp 29", Shimano Microspline Driver, 148x12mm
  • Tires Front Maxxis Assegai 29" x 2.5 WT, 3C MaxxGrip DD TR
  • Tires Rear Maxxis Minion DHR II 29” x 2.4 WT, 3C MaxxTerra DD TR
  • Saddle Nukeproof Horizon Enduro, Black
  • Seat Post Brand X Ascend internal, 31.6mm, M:150mm drop; L:170mm drop; XL/XXL:200mm drop
  • Stem Nukeproof Neutron AM, 45mm, black
  • Handle Bar Nukeproof Neutron V2 25mm Rise, Width - M780mm, L800mm, XL800mm, XXL800mm
  • Handle Bar Width 800

Expirience with the Nukeproof Mega 290 Alloy COMP

Ludwig Döhl You are mainly using it for on extremely technical trails? Then throw the Mega 290 Alloy COMP onto your favorites list. The combination of a 64 degree head tube angle and a long wheelbase calms down the handling of the Nukeproof Fully, even if you ride fast. The balanced seating position is likely to suite the taste of the majority of bikers. The way to the summit is not one of the strengths of this bike. When viewing the 16,55 kg, its apparent: there are lighter Enduros in this price range.

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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.