Nukeproof Mega 290 Carbon RS Review

Nukeproof Mega 290 Carbon RS Review

Nukeproof Mega 290 Carbon RS Review

Price: 7599 €
category: Enduro
Frame Material: Carbon
Weight: 14,74 kg
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 170 mm
Travel Rear: 165 mm
Model Year: 2022
  • with 14,74 kg lighter than comparable bikes
fun to ride in
easy terrain extreme terrain
seating position
upright efficient
handling
playful easy calm
framesize runs
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Overall Bike Check

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

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 7599 €.

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 Carbon 29
  • Frame Material Carbon
  • Fork RockShox Zeb Ultimate Charger 2.1 RC2 170mm, 44mm Offset, BOOST, Debonair, Grey
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout no
  • Damper RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate RCT, Custom LIN L1 HOTDOG S320 tune, 230x62.5mm, Bearing End, 2 bottomless tokens fitted.
  • Gearrange 500%
  • Drivetrain 1x12
  • Gear Lever SRAM Eagle AXS 12-Speed, Black
  • Rear Derailleur SRAM XO1 AXS Eagle 12-Speed, Black
  • Crank SRAM X1 Carbon Eagle 12-Speed, 170mm, 30T, B148, DUB
  • Cassette SRAM XO1 Eagle 12-Speed, CS XG1295 EAGLE 10-50T
  • Chain SRAM GX Eagle 12-Speed
  • Brake Set  SRAM Code RSC Sintered Pads
  • Brake Rotors 200/200
  • Rims Nukeproof Horizon V2, 29", 6 Bolt, XD Driver, 148x12mm
  • Front Hub Nukeproof Horizon V2, 29", 6 Bolt, 110x15mm
  • Rear Hub Nukeproof Horizon V2, 29", 6 Bolt, XD Driver, 148x12mm
  • Tires Front Michelin Wild Enduro 29" x 2.4, GUM-X TS TLR
  • Tires Rear Michelin Wild Enduro 29" x 2.4, GUM-X TS TLR
  • Saddle Nukeproof 
  • Seat Post Bikeyoke Revive Stealth with Triggy 1x Remote, 31.6mm; M:160mm drop; L:185mm drop; XL/XXL:213mm drop
  • Stem Nukeproof Horizon, 45mm, Black
  • Handle Bar Nukeproof Horizon Carbon V2 25mm Rise, Width - M780mm, L800mm, XL800mm, XXL800mm
  • Handle Bar Width 800

Expirience with the Nukeproof Mega 290 Carbon RS

Ludwig Döhl You are looking for a bike for on moderate runs use? Then look no further and check out the Nukeproof Mega 290 Carbon RS. With 14,74 kg weight for the complete bike, the Enduro of Nukeproof joins the lighter bikes that you can buy for under under 8000 Euro. Most bikes in its class are heavier. No matter how rowdy the ride gets: when shredding the Nukeproof Mega 290 Carbon RS, the 64 degree head tube angle and the long wheelbase ensure a pretty chilled handling. The balanced seating position is likely to suite the taste of the majority of bikers. For this, the shifting components are pretty much the best thing you can expect on a complete bike for 7599 Euro .

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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.