Nukeproof Mega 297 Factory Review

Nukeproof Mega 297 Factory Review

Price: 7299 €
category: Enduro
Frame Material: Carbon
Weight: 15,6 kg
Wheel Size: 29 / 27,5 Mullet"
Travel Front: 170 mm
Travel Rear: 165 mm
Model Year: 2024 (carry over model from 2023)
  • benchmark bike in this price range
  • definately shredable in the downhill
  • 15,6 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 297 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
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Wheelsize
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29 / 27,5 Mullet
29 / 27,5 Mullet
29 / 27,5 Mullet
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Stack
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621,16
621,16
639,22
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Reach
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430
455
475
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Top Tube Length
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567,71
592,71
610,87
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Seat Tube Length
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380
410
440
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Seat Tube Angle
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77,5
77,5
78
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Head Tube Length
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100
100
120
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Head Tube Angle
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64
64
64
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Bottom Bracket Drop
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30
30
30
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Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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345
345
345
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Chainstay Length
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435
435
435
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Wheelbase
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1192,48
1217,48
1246,09
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Standover Height
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725
725
722
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Specification
  • Frame Mega V4 Carbon Mullet
  • 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, 12-Speed, T-Type
  • Rear Derailleur SRAM XO AXS Eagle, T-Type, 12-Speed
  • Crank SRAM XO Eagle, T-Type, 12-Speed, 170mm, 30T, DUB, 55mm CL
  • 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 Brand-X Remote lever, S:125mm drop; M:160mm drop; L:185mm drop
  • Stem Nukeproof Horizon, 45mm, Black
  • Handle Bar Nukeproof Horizon V2 25mm Rise, Width - S780mm, M780mm, L800mm
  • Handle Bar Width 800
  • Head Set Nukeproof, 44-56 IITS

Expirience with the Nukeproof Mega 297 Factory

Ludwig Döhl The Mega 297 Factory is named after the world famous Megavalanche in Alpe de Huez, which pretty much defines its area of use. This bike loves extreme descents. We have checked all geometry measures and come to the following conclusion: the Nukeproof Mega 297 Factory is a very balanced customer. 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. With a total weight of 15,6 kg, the Nukeproof Mega 297 Factory is one of the heavier Enduro that you get for under under 8000 Euro. Finally, here is another killer argument: in price range on very demanding single trails, the Mega 297 Factory is one of the best models in the on very demanding single trails category.

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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.