Mega 290 Elite Carbon Bike (SLX)

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  • Overview
  • The Nukeproof Mega 290 Elite Carbon Bike (SLX). The ultimate Enduro bike, designed with an all-new suspension kinematics and a carbon frame to optimize weight, strength, and stiffness.

Product details

Introducing the Nukeproof Mega 290 Elite Carbon Bike (SLX), the latest generation of the iconic Enduro racing MTB. With 4 Enduro World Series titles to its name, the Mega is a proven winner, and the 2021 model is better than ever. The carbon frame is made from T700/800 UD woven carbon fiber, ensuring optimal weight, strength, and stiffness, and the new carbon swingarms reduce unsprung weight on the rear of the bike.

The all-new suspension kinematics are more subtle off the top while remaining progressive and predictable, and anti-squat technology creates an effective pedaling bike that can handle technical terrain. The Mega has a tube-in-tube design for easy cable installation and the new geometry features dynamic saddle offset, optimized seat angles, and a seat tube designed to fit a longer dropper post. The Nukeproof Mega 290 Elite Carbon Bike (SLX) is the ultimate choice for serious MTB enthusiasts.

Specifications:

Component 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 38 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 DERAILEUR 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
WEIGHT(SIZE MEDIUM) 15.7Kgs (Tubeless)

Geometry:

 

  SMALL MEDIUM LARGE X-LARGE XX-LARGE
(A) REACH 430 455 475 495 515
(B) STACK 621.16 621.16 639.22 648.24 657.27
(C) EFFECTIVE TOP TUBE LENGTH 567.7 592.71 610.87 632.79 654.71
(D) SEATTUBE LENGTH 380 410 440 470 500
(E) EFFECTIVE SEATTUBE ANGLE 77.5° 77.5° 78° 78° 78°
(F) SEATTUBE ANGLE (ACTUAL) 71° 71° 71.5° 71.5° 71.5°
(G) SADDLE HEIGHT AT SADDLE OFFSET 650 700 750 800 850
(H) SADDLE OFFSET AT SADDLE HEIGHT 142.22 158.59 166.66 181.58 196.49
(I) HEADTUBE LENGTH 100 100 120 130 140
(J) HEADTUBE ANGLE 64° 64° 64° 64° 64°
(K) CHAINSTAY LENGTH 440 440 440 440 440
(L) FRONT CENTRE 758.5 783.5 812.11 836.42 860.72
(M) WHEELBASE 1197.48 1222.48 1251.09 1275.39 1299.7
(N) BOTTOM BRACKET DROP 30 30 30 30 30
(O) BOTTOM BRACKET HEIGHT 345 345 345 345 345
(P) STAND OVER HEIGHT 725.16 724.41 722.92 730.78 736.07
(Q) FORK TRAVEL 170 170 170 170 170
(R) TRAIL 132.33 132.33 132.33 132.33 132.33
(S) FORK OFFSET 42 42 42 42 42
(T) AXLE TO CROWN  582 582 582 582 582
(U) MAXIMUM SEATPOST INSERT 250 250 255 274 293