Nukeproof Mega 290 Elite Review

Nukeproof Mega 290 Elite Review

Price: 6099 €
category: Enduro
Frame Material: Carbon
Weight: 15,65 kg
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 170 mm
Travel Rear: 165 mm
Model Year: 2024 (carry over model from 2023)
  • 15,65 kg - 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 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
-
-
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 Fox 38 Float, Performance Elite Series, Grip 2 Damper, 170mm, 44mm Offset, BOOST, Black
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout no
  • Damper Fox Float X2, Performance Series, EVOL, 2 Position lever, Custom 0.3 Spacer x2, CL, RM, Rezi CM, 230x62.5mm, Bearing End
  • Gearrange 520%
  • Drivetrain 1x12
  • Gear Lever SRAM AXS POD Ultimate, Eagle, T-Type, 12-Speed, Black
  • 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 CS-1275 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 TR
  • Tires Rear Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5” 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 Mega 290 Elite

Ludwig Döhl The 170 mm fork travel helps you master the on moderate runs. Here, the Enduro von Nukeproof really plays to it´s strengths. Especially in extremely steep terrain, this combination makes for smooth handling. Anyone who has no special preferences for the seating position can´t go wrong with the Mega 290 Elite. Because the saddle takes the balanced approach. With a total weight of 15,65 kg, the Nukeproof Fully is one of the heavier Enduro that you get for under under 8000 Euro. Nukeproof is installing only absolutely high-quality shifting 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.