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Looks are one thing, but the NukeProof Mega 290 Elite 29er Mountain Bike is designed to help riders win races. Coining a fashionable marketing term, it’s now longer, lower, slacker and steeper!
Looks are one thing, but the NukeProof Mega 290 Elite 29er Mountain Bike is designed to help riders win races. Coining a fashionable marketing term, it’s now longer, lower, slacker and steeper!
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NukeProof Mega 290 Elite 29er Mountain Bike 2021 Bullet Grey

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NukeProof Mega 290 Elite 29er Mountain Bike 2021 Bullet Grey

Season:2021

Brand:Nukeproof

Code:21-MEG-290-ELI-GRY

THE NEW MEGA: RACE PROVEN

The Nukeproof Mega; 2017, 2018 (x2) & 2019 World Enduro Champion under the control of Sam Hill and Elliott Heap (u21 World Champion 2018), a top 10 at Downhill World Championships and a 4x Wold Championship Silver Medal make for an impressive C.V. These titles, along with a host of national titles, race wins, media awards and accolades make any changes to this design a difficult act to follow.

As a thoroughbred, the Nukeproof Mega has been subject to constant evolution as it is tweaked again and again in search for those marginal gains for ultimate performance. However, after several years of this process, the ultimate performance of the V3 Mega platform was starting to be reach it’s limitations. In order to go to the next level and implement some new theory, a fresh start was needed, please welcome the all new Mk. 4 Nukeproof Mega.

LOOKS LIKE A MEGA...

Nukeproof frames always started from the basis of the kinematic design. The R&D team work with key athletes and their own experience to decide on the key ride characteristics. From there pivot points are plotted onto a framework and handed to the product designer to apply the aesthetics. Enrique Repolles has been with Nukeproof since the reincarnation of the brand. He has penned almost all the bikes and components you have seen from us and the V4 was no exception. When the V4 project started there were a number of design ideas that went into the melting pot. However, there were only two things that the whole team could agree on;
  • It had to look like a Mega
  • It had to fit a water bottle, with no compromise to performance
In order to do this, the Nukeproof team went back to look at each iteration over the ten-year history of the Mega, taking inspiration from the best features whilst adding a modern twist.
Technical Information
FrameNukeproof Mega V4 290 Carbon, 160mm Travel, ultra-strong monocoque UD Carbon Fibre frame, internally piped cable routing, ISCG 05 mounts, Enduro Bearings, Threaded 73mm BB, Boost 148mm rear axle spacing, 3D contoured Rubber frame protection and Factory fitted clear paint protection kit covering TT/DT/CS/SS.
ForkFox 36 Float, Performance Elite Series, Grip 2 Damper, 170mm, 44mm Offset, BOOST, Black (SHORT ID: D6F9)
ShockFox Float X2, Performance Series, EVOL, 2 Position lever, Custom CL, RM, Rezi CM tune, 230x62.5mm, Bearing End, 2x 0.3 spacer fitted. (SHORT ID: D7JH)
Front WheelDT Swiss E1900 SPLINE 29", 6 Bolt, 110x15mm
Rear WheelDT Swiss E1900 SPLINE 29", 6 Bolt, Shimano Microspline Driver, 148x12mm
TyresFront: Michelin Wild Enduro 29" x 2.4, GUM-X TS TLR, Rear: Michelin Wild Enduro 29" x 2.4, GUM-X TS TLR
CranksetShimano SLX M7100 12-Speed, Hollowtech 2, 170mm, 30T, 52mm Chainline
ShifterShimano SLX M7100-IR, 12-speed Rapidfire Plus, I-Spec EV
Rear DeraileurShimano SLX M7100, SGS 12-Speed, Shadow Plus
ChainShimano SLX M7100 HG 12-speed Inc Quicklink
CassetteShimano SLX M7100-12, 12-Speed (HYPERGLIDE+), 10-51T
Chain GuideNukeproof Guide with Bash, 28-36T, ISCG-05, black
BrakesShimano SLX M7120, 4 Pot Brake, Metallic Pads with Fins
RotorsShimano, 203mm, Shimano, 180mm
HandlebarsNukeproof Horizon V2 25mm Rise, Width - S780mm, M780mm, L800mm, XL800mm, XXL800mm)
StemNukeproof Horizon, 50mm, Black
GripsNukeproof Sam Hill Signature
SaddleNukeproof, Black
SeatpostBrand X Ascend internal w Shimano SL-MT500-IL Remote lever, S:125mm drop; M:150mm drop; L/XL/XXL:170mm drop
HeadsetNukeproof, 44-56 IITS
BearingsEnduro Bearings
Weight14.7Kgs/32.3lbs (Tubeless)

Mega 290 Carbon Technical Specifications
Material:Ultra Strong T700/800 Monocoque Carbon Fibre
Fork Travel:170mm
Axle to Crown:582mm
Fork Offset:42mm
Shock Travel:160mm
Wheels Size:29″
Max Tyre Size:2.6″
Shock Size:230x62.5mm
Shock Hardware F:25x8mm
Shock Hardware R:30x8mm
Sizing:S/M/L/XL/XXL
Headtube:44-56mm Tapered Semi-Integrated
Headset:ZS44-28.6 – T2 / ZS56/40 – B8
Bearings Required:4x F6802 LLU MAX, 4x 6902 LLU MAX, 2x F6902 LLU MAX-EA
Seatpost:31.6mm (Internal Routing for Dropper Seatpost)
Seat Clamp:34.9mm
BB:Threaded 73mm BSA
Rear Hub:Boost 148x12mm
Rear Axle:Sram UDH Maxle Stealth M12x1.0 180mm (Thread Length 13mm)
Chain Guide:ISCG05
Brake Mount:180mm Direct Post
Protection:3D Contoured Rubber Frame Protection for DT/SS/CS

Geometry

KEYSmallMediumLargeExtra LargeXX- Large
Reach435455475495515
Stack621.16621.16639.22648.24657.27
Effective Top Tube647.71592.71610.87632.79654.71
Seat Tube Length380410440470500
Effective Seat Tube Angle77.5°77.5°78°78°78°
Seat Tube Angle71°71°71.5°71.5°71.5°
Saddle Height At Saddle Offset650700750800850
Saddle Offset At Saddle Height142.22158.59166.66181.58196.49
Headtube Length100100120130140
Headtube Angle64°64°64°64°64°
Chainstay Length440440440440440
Front Centre758.5783.5812.11836.42860.72
Wheelbase1197.481222.481251.091275.391299.7
Bottom Bracket Drop3030303030
Bottom Bracket Height345345345345345
Stand Over Height721.75720.28721.3720.73726.77
Fork Travel170170170170170
Trail132.33132.33132.33132.33132.33
Fork Offset4242424242
Axle to Crown582582582582582
Max Seat Post Insert216245270301330
Sizing Information
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