Nukeproof Mega 290 Factory Review

Nukeproof Mega 290 Factory Review

Price: 7299 €
category: Enduro
Frame Material: Carbon
Weight: 15,76 kg
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 170 mm
Travel Rear: 165 mm
Model Year: 2024 (carry over model from 2023)
  • top bike in this price range
  • definately shredable in the downhill
  • with 15,76 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 Factory 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 7299 €.

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
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-
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, Factory Series, Kashima, Grip 2 Damper, 170mm, 44mm Offset, BOOST, Orange
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout no
  • Damper Fox Float X2, Factory Series, Kashima, EVOL, 2 Position lever, Custom 0.3 Spacer x2, CL, RM, Rezi CM tune, 230x62.5mm, Bearing End
  • Gearrange 520%
  • Drivetrain 1x12
  • Gear Lever SRAM AXS POD Ultimate, Eagle, T-Type, 12-Speed, Black
  • Rear Derailleur SRAM XO AXS Eagle, T-Type, 12-Speed
  • Crank SRAM XO Eagle, T-Type, 12-Speed, 170mm, 30T, 55mm CL, DUB
  • Cassette SRAM GX Eagle, CS-1275, T-Type, 12-Speed, 10-52T
  • Chain SRAM GX, T-Type, 12-speed, Flattop, Powerlock
  • Brake Set Hayes Dominion A4, 4-Pot Brake, Metallic Pads
  • Brake Rotors 203/203
  • Wheel Set DT Swiss EX1700 SPLINE 30
  • 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 Bikeyoke Divine Stealth with Triggy lever, M:160mm drop; L/XL/XXL:185mm 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 Factory

Ludwig Döhl Fun is the name of the game when you ride the Nukeproof Mega 290 Factory on extremely technical trails. With a flat 64 degree head tube angle and a long reach, the geometry corresponds to the current trend. In the saddle of the on very demanding single trails your bum will have a pleasant ride – and your back too. With 15,76 kg, the Enduro von Nukeproof tends to be one of the heavier bikes on the market. A shout out to Nukeproof – we take our hats off, because a first-class price / performance ratio make the Mega 290 Factory for on extremely technical trails a benchmark in the price range under 8000 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.