Nukeproof Reactor 290 Elite Review

Nukeproof Reactor 290 Elite Review

Price: 4999 €
category: All Mountain
Frame Material: Carbon
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 150 mm
Travel Rear: 130 mm
Model Year: 2024 (carry over model from 2023)
  • good value for money
  • in this price range, it posesses a higher quality chassis than the competition
fun to ride in
easy terrain extreme terrain
seating position
upright efficient
handling
playful easy calm
framesize runs
small big

Overall Bike Check

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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
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Wheelsize
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-
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29
29
29
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Stack
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-
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618,4
623,5
628,7
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Reach
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-
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446,3
475,4
509,5
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Top Tube Length
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611,4
641,2
676,3
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Seat Tube Length
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420
458
508
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Seat Tube Angle
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74,6
74,6
74,6
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Head Tube Length
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105
110
115
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Head Tube Angle
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65
65
65
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Bottom Bracket Drop
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36
36
36
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Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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330
330
330
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Chainstay Length
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440
440
440
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Wheelbase
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1209
1239,1
1275,1
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Standover Height
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-
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739
747
772
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Specification
  • Frame Reactor Carbon 29
  • Frame Material Carbon
  • Fork Fox 36 Float, Performance Elite Series, Grip 2 Damper, 150mm, 44mm Offset, BOOST, Black
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout no
  • Damper Fox Float X, Performance Elite Series, 2 Position, LV EVOL, Custom 0.2 Spacer, CM+, RM, Rezi LM tune, 210x50mm, Bearing End
  • Gearrange 464%
  • Drivetrain 1x12
  • Gear Lever Shimano SLX M7100-IR, 12-speed Rapidfire Plus, I-Spec EV
  • Rear Derailleur Shimano SLX M7100, SGS 12-Speed, Shadow Plus
  • Crank Shimano SLX M7100, 12-Speed, Hollowtech 2, 170mm, 30T, 52mm Chainline
  • Cassette DTS MGX12, 12-Speed, 11-50T
  • Chain KMC X12, 12-speed
  • Brake Set SRAM DB8, 4-Pot
  • Brake Rotors 200/180
  • 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:200mm drop
  • Stem Nukeproof Horizon, 45mm, Black
  • Handle Bar Nukeproof Horizon V2 25mm Rise, 31.8mm, Width - M780mm, L800mm, XL800mm
  • Handle Bar Width 800
  • Head Set Nukeproof, 44-56 IITS

Expirience with the Nukeproof Reactor 290 Elite

Nukeproof Reactor 290 Elite Review The Reactor 290 Elite certainly doesn't have the lightest frame, but it does have an integrated fun factor in rough terrain. Because that's what the Reactor was developed for. No matter how rowdy the ride gets: when shredding the All Mountain von Nukeproof, the 65 degree head tube angle and the long wheelbase ensure a pretty chilled handling. Due to the interplay of a relatively long top tube and a low stack, the riding position is sporty. But the Reactor 290 Elite still holds an ace op its sleeve: compared to the direct market environment, it has a significantly better suspension.

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This article is regularly updated. Last update 26.10.2023