Nukeproof Mega 290 Factory Carbon Review

Nukeproof Mega 290 Factory Carbon Review

Nukeproof Mega 290 Factory Carbon Review

Price: 6879 €
category: Enduro
Frame Material: Carbon
Weight: 16,4 kg
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 170 mm
Travel Rear: 165 mm
Model Year: 2024 (carry over model from 2023)
  • strong in the descents
  • with 16,4 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 Carbon in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (Enduro up to 8000 €) .

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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
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-
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, Kashima Coating, Grip 2 Kartusche, 44 mm Offset
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout no
  • Damper Fox Float X2 Factory, Kashima Coating, EVOL, 2 Position lever, 0,3 mm Spacer x2, CL, RM, Rezi CM tune, 230 x 65 mm
  • Gearrange 520%
  • Drivetrain 1x12
  • Gear Lever Sram AXS Pod Controller
  • Rear Derailleur Sram GX Eagle AXS
  • Crank Sram X0 T-Type, 170 mm DUB
  • Cassette Sram GX Eagle T-Type CS-1275
  • Chain Sram GX T-Type
  • Brake Set Hayes Dominion 4
  • Brake Rotors 203/203
  • Rims DT Swiss EX1700 Spline 30
  • Tires Front Maxxis Assegai WT, 3C MaxxGrip, DD, TR
  • Tires Rear Maxxis Minion DHR II WT, 3C MaxxTerra, DD, TR
  • Seat Post Bikeyoke Divine Stealth, Triggy lever, Drop M: 160 mm drop / L - XXL: 185 mm
  • Stem Nukeproof Horizon, 45 mm
  • Handle Bar Nukeproof Horizon V2, 25 mm Rise, Breite M: 780 mm / L - XXL: 800 mm
  • Handle Bar Width 800
  • Head Set Nukeproof, 44-56 IITS

Expirience with the Nukeproof Mega 290 Factory Carbon

Ludwig Döhl You wont be able to hide that smile on your face when riding the Nukeproof on very demanding single trails. The flat 64 degree head tube angle of the Nukeproof Mega 290 Factory Carbon oozes self-assurance, especially in challenging terrain. Anyone who has no special preferences for the seating position can´t go wrong with the Enduro von Nukeproof. Because the saddle takes the balanced approach. Heavy riders over 85 kilos aren´t likely to encounter too many problems with the high weight of 16,4 kg. For lighter riders, this could be a disturbance. For friends of sending it on rowdy trails: the last argument is still the strongest, because the harmonious geometry and the grippy tires cause you to smile from top to bottom in the descent.

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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.