Nukeproof Mega 290 RS Review

Nukeproof Mega 290 RS Review

Price: 7499 €
category: Enduro
Frame Material: Carbon
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 170 mm
Travel Rear: 165 mm
Model Year: 2024 (carry over model from 2023)
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 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 7499 €.

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 3 RC2, 170mm, 44mm Offset, BOOST, Debonair, Grey
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout no
  • Damper RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate Air, Custom, M- 0L2 LNL1 32SB C1, L/XL/XXL - 0L2 LNL 32SB C1, 230x62.5mm, Bearing End, 2 bottomless tokens fitted
  • Gearrange 520%
  • Drivetrain 1x12
  • Gear Lever SRAM AXS POD Ultimate, Eagle, T-Type, 12-Speed, Black
  • Rear Derailleur SRAM XX Eagle, AXS T-Type, 12-Speed, Black
  • Crank SRAM XX Carbon Eagle, T-Type, 12-Speed, 170mm, 30T, DUB, 55mm CL
  • Cassette SRAM XO Eagle, T-Type, 12-Speed, CS-1295, 10-52T
  • Chain SRAM XO Eagle, T-Type, 12-Speed. Flattop, PowerLock
  • Brake Set SRAM Code RSC Sintered Pads
  • Brake Rotors 200/200
  • Wheel Set Nukeproof Horizon V2
  • Tires Front Michelin Wild Enduro, 29" x 2.4, MAGI-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
  • Head Set Nukeproof, 44-56 IITS

Expirience with the Nukeproof Mega 290 RS

Ludwig Döhl Do you want to ride your bike on moderate runs? So does the Nukeproof. Especially in extremely steep terrain, this combination makes for smooth handling. The seating position does not manage to be too athletic, nor too upright. It´s moderate character is likely to suite the vast majority of bikers. For this, the shifting components are pretty much the best thing you can expect on a complete bike for 7499 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.