Nukeproof Mega 290 Elite Carbon 2022
Nukeproof's best seller the Mega has already proven it's performance on the EWS stages and cemented itself as a legend. For 2022 we see the continuation of the 4th generation Mega, a mountain bike favourite of riders who want to go as rapid as possible.
Available as a 29" (290) with 170mm front, 160mm rear travel or as a mixed wheel size (297) bike with 170mm front and rear riders have the choice of top speed or a dash of agility. The 4th generation Mega has finely tuned suspension kinematics that keep the bike progressive and predictable while also offering surprising pedal efficiency on top of the blistering performance over technical terrains.
The Mega is available in an alloy frame version (Comp and Pro kits) or UD Carbon (RS, Factory and Elite kits), all at great price points making one of the worlds greatest trail slayers reachable to all.
SIZING -
- S: 5'2"-5'7"
- M: 5'6"-5'10"
- L: 5'9"-6'0"
- XL: 6'0"-6'4"
- XXL: 6'3"-6'7"
SPECIFICATION
- Frame -Nukeproof 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
- Fork -Fox 36 Float, Performance Elite Series, Grip 2 Damper, 170mm, 44mm Offset, BOOST, Black
- Shock -Fox Float X2, Performance Series, EVOL, 2 Position lever, Custom LCM LRM tune, 230x62.5mm, Bearing End, 2x 0.3 spacer fitted
- Front Wheel -Nukeproof Horizon V2, 29", 6 Bolt, 110x15mm
- Rear Wheel -Nukeproof Horizon V2, 29", 6 Bolt, Shimano Microspline Driver, 148x12mm
- Tyres -Front: Maxxis Assegai 29" x 2.5 WT, 3C MaxxGrip DD TR, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29” x 2.4 WT, 3C MaxxTerra DD TR
- Crankset -Shimano SLX M7100 12-Speed, Hollowtech 2, 170mm, 30T, 52mm Chainline
- Shifter -Shimano SLX M7100-IR, 12-speed Rapidfire Plus, I-Spec EV
- Rear Derailleur -Shimano SLX M7100, SGS 12-Speed, Shadow Plus
- Chain -Shimano SLX M7100 HG 12-speed Inc Quicklink
- Cassette -Shimano SLX M7100-12, 12-Speed (HYPERGLIDE+), 10-51T
- Chain Guide -Nukeproof Guide, 28-36T, ISCG-05, black
- Brakes -Shimano SLX M7120, 4 Pot Brake, Metallic Pads
- Front Rotor -203mm
- Rear Rotor -203mm
- Handlebars -Nukeproof Horizon V2 25mm Rise, Width - M780mm, L800mm, XL800mm, XXL800mm
- Stem -Nukeproof Horizon, 45mm, Black
- Saddle -Nukeproof
- Seatpost -Brand X Ascend internal with Brand-X Remote lever, M:150mm drop; L:170mm drop; XL/XXL:200mm drop
- Headset -Nukeproof, 44-56 IITS
- Grips -Nukeproof Sam Hill Signature
- Bearings -Enduro Bearings