ES Nukeproof Mega Carbon 290
For all the enduro stages.
Fulfill your enduro riding and racing dreams with the Nukeproof Mega Carbon 29. It's a big-league bike with a huge reputation - a good one, of course. You'll rule the mountains with the power and efficiency achieved by the pros. Because now you're one, too.
The frame is made with high-quality woven carbon fiber. It can handle the most brutal rides for years to come. 160mm rear travel soaks up the big hits and smooths out the roughest trails. Matched with a a 170mm fork. Long and slack geometry means stable handling in any situation.
The 290 stands for 29" wheels. The maximum size for top speed and clearance. Some models have more aggressive, wide tires for added traction on all terrain. Get ready to travel hard and fast, and carve our your own place in the enduro world!
Key Details
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Available In
Carbon
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Front Travel
170mm
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Rear Travel
160mm
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Wheel Size
29"
Specifications
Nukeproof Mega Carbon 290
| Build | Frame (Fox Shock) | Frame (EXT Shock) | Elite (Shimano) | Elite (SRAM) | Factory (Shimano) | Factory (SRAM) | RS | RS |
| Price | $2,999 | $3,299 | $5,599 | $5,899 | $6,599 | $6,899 | $7,299 | $7,599 |
| 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. | 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. | 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. | Nukeproof Mega V4 290 Carbon, monocoque UD carbon fiber 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 | 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. | Nukeproof Mega V4 290 Carbon, monocoque UD carbon fiber 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 | Nukeproof Mega V4 290 Carbon, monocoque UD carbon fiber 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 | 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 | Fox 38 Float, Performance Elite Series, Grip 2 Damper, 170mm, 44mm offset, Boost, black | Fox 38 Float, Factory Series, Kashima, Grip 2 Damper, 170mm, 44mm Offset, BOOST, Orange | Fox 38 Float, Factory Series, Kashima, Grip 2 Damper, 170mm, 44mm offset, Boost orange | RockShox Zeb Ultimate Charger 3 RC2, 170mm, 44mm offset, BOOST, Debonair, grey | RockShox Zeb Ultimate Charger 2.1 RC2 170mm, 44mm Offset, BOOST, Debonair, Grey |
| Shock | Fox Float X2, Factory Series, Kashima, EVOL, 2 Position lever, Custom CM, RM, Rezi CM tune, 230mm x 62.5mm | EXT Storia Lok v3, Custom tuned for Mega, 4 way adjustable, 230mm x 62.5mm | Fox Float X2, Performance Series, EVOL, 2 Position lever, Custom LCM LRM tune, 230x62.5mm, Bearing End, 2x 0.3 spacer fitted. | Fox Float X2, Performance Series, EVOL, two position lever, Custom 0.3 spacer x1, CM, RM, Rezi CM tune, 230x62.5mm, bearing end | Fox Float X2, Factory Series, Kashima, EVOL, 2 Position lever, Custom LCM LRM tune, 230x62.5mm, Bearing End, 2x 0.3 spacer fitted. | Fox Float X2, Factory Series, Kashima, EVOL, two position lever, Custom 0.3 spacer x1, CM, RM, Rezi CM tune, 230x65mm, bearing end | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate Air, Custom, M- 0L2 LNL1 32SB C1, L/XL/XXL - 0L2 LNL 32SB C1, 230x62.5mm, bearing end, two bottomless tokens fitted | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate RCT, Custom LIN L1 HOTDOG S320 tune, 230x62.5mm, Bearing End, 2 bottomless tokens fitted. |
| Front Wheel | - | - | Nukeproof Horizon V2, 29", 6 Bolt, 110x15mm | Nukeproof Horizon V2, 29", 6 bolt, 110x15mm | DT Swiss EX1700 SPLINE 30,29", 6 Bolt, 110x15mm | DT Swiss EX1700 SPLINE 30, 29", 6 bolt, 110x15mm | Nukeproof Horizon V2, 29", 6 bolt, 110x15mm | Nukeproof Horizon V2, 29", 6 Bolt, 110x15mm |
| Rear Wheel | - | - | Nukeproof Horizon V2, 29", 6 Bolt, Shimano Microspline Driver, 148x12mm | Nukeproof Horizon V2, 29", 6 bolt, XD Driver, 148x12mm | DT Swiss EX1700 SPLINE 30, 29", 6 Bolt, Shimano Microspline Driver, 148x12mm | DT Swiss EX1700 SPLINE 30, 29", 6 bolt, XD Driver, 148x12mm | Nukeproof Horizon V2, 29", 6 bolt, XD Driver, 148x12mm | Nukeproof Horizon V2, 29", 6 Bolt, XD Driver, 148x12mm |
| Front Tire | - | - | Maxxis Assegai 29" x 2.5 WT, 3C MaxxGrip DD TR | Maxxis Assegai, 29" x 2.5 WT, 3C MaxxGrip DD TR | Maxxis Assegai 29" x 2.5 WT, 3C MaxxGrip DD TR | Maxxis Assegai, 29" x 2.5 WT, 3C MaxxGrip DD TR | Michelin Wild Enduro, 29x2.4”, GUM-X TS TLR | Michelin Wild Enduro 29" x 2.4, GUM-X TS TLR |
| Rear Tire | - | - | Maxxis Minion DHR II 29” x 2.4 WT, 3C MaxxTerra DD TR | Maxxis Minion DHR II, 29” x 2.4 WT, 3C MaxxTerra DD TR | Maxxis Minion DHR II 29” x 2.4 WT, 3C MaxxTerra DD TR | Maxxis Minion DHR II, 29” x 2.4 WT, 3C MaxxTerra DD TR | Michelin Wild Enduro, 29x2.4”, GUM-X TS TLR | Michelin Wild Enduro 29" x 2.4, GUM-X TS TLR |
| Crankset | - | - | Shimano SLX M7100 12-Speed, Hollowtech 2, 170mm, 30T, 52mm Chainline | SRAM GX Eagle, T-Type, 12-speed, 170mm, 30T, DUB | Shimano XT M8100 12-Speed, Hollowtech 2, 170mm, 32T, 52mm Chainline | SRAM XO Eagle, T-Type, 12-speed, 170mm, 30T, DUB | SRAM XX Eagle, 12-speed, 170mm, 30t, DUB | SRAM X1 Carbon Eagle 12-Speed, 170mm, 30T, B148, DUB |
| Shifter | - | - | Shimano SLX M7100-IR, 12-speed Rapidfire Plus, I-Spec EV | SRAM AXS Pod Controller, Eagle, T-Type, 12-speed, black | Shimano XT M8100-R, 12-speed Rapidfire Plus, I-Spec EV | SRAM AXS Pod Controller, Eagle, T-Type, 12-speed, black | SRAM AXS Pod Controller, Eagle, T-Type, 12-speed, black | SRAM Eagle AXS 12-Speed, Black |
| Rear Derailleur | - | - | Shimano SLX M7100, SGS 12-Speed, Shadow Plus | SRAM GX AXS Eagle T-Type, 12-speed | Shimano XT M8100, SGS 12-Speed, Shadow Plus | SRAM XO AXS Eagle T-Type, 12-speed | SRAM XX Eagle AXS T-Type, 12-speed, black | SRAM XO1 AXS Eagle 12-Speed, Black |
| Chain | - | - | Shimano SLX M7100 HG 12-speed Inc Quicklink | SRAM GX T-Type 12-speed, Flattop, PowerLock | Shimano XT M8100 HG 12-speed Inc Quicklink | SRAM GX T-Type 12-speed, Flattop, PowerLock | SRAM XO Eagle T-Type, 12-speed. Flattop, PowerLock | SRAM GX Eagle 12-Speed |
| Cassette | - | - | Shimano SLX M7100-12, 12-Speed (HYPERGLIDE+), 10-51T | SRAM GX Eagle, CS-1275, T-Type, 12-speed, 10-52T | Shimano Deore M6100 12-Speed (HYPERGLIDE+), 10-51T | SRAM GX Eagle, CS-1275, T-Type, 12-speed, 10-52T | SRAM XO Eagle T-Type, 12-speed, CS-1295, 10-52T | SRAM XO1 Eagle 12-Speed, CS XG1295 EAGLE 10-50T |
| Chain Guide | - | - | Nukeproof Guide, 28-36T, ISCG-05, black | Nukeproof guide with bash, 28-36T, ISCG-05, black | Nukeproof Guide with Bash, 28-36T, ISCG-05, black | Nukeproof guide with bash, 28-36T, ISCG-05, black | Nukeproof guide with bash, 28-36T, ISCG-05, black | Nukeproof Horizon with Bash, 28-36t, ISCG-05, black |
| Brakes | - | - | Shimano SLX M7120, 4 Pot Brake, Metallic Pads | SRAM DB8, 4-piston brake | Shimano XT M8120, 4 Pot Brake, Metallic Pads | Hayes Dominion A4, 4-piston, metallic pads | SRAM Code RSC, sintered pads | SRAM Code RSC Sintered Pads |
| Front Rotor | - | - | 203mm | SRAM Centerline, 200mm | 203mm | Hayes, 203mm | SRAM RS2, 200mm | SRAM Centreline, 200mm |
| Rear Rotor | - | - | 203mm | SRAM Centerline, 200mm | 203mm | Hayes, 203mm | SRAM RS2, 200mm | SRAM Centreline, 200mm |
| Handlebars | - | - | Nukeproof Horizon V2 25mm Rise, Width - M780mm, L800mm, XL800mm, XXL800mm | Nukeproof Horizon V2, 25mm Rise, 31.8mm, Width – S/M: 780mm, L/XL/XXL: 800mm | Nukeproof Horizon V2 25mm Rise, Width - M780mm, L800mm, XL800mm, XXL800mm | Nukeproof Horizon V2, 25mm Rise, 31.8mm, Width – S/M: 780mm, L/XL/XXL: 800mm | Nukeproof Horizon Carbon V2 25mm rise, 31.8mm, Width — M: 780mm, L: 800mm, XL: 800mm, XXL: 800mm | Nukeproof Horizon Carbon V2 25mm Rise, Width - M780mm, L800mm, XL800mm, XXL800mm |
| Stem | - | - | Nukeproof Horizon, 45mm, Black | Nukeproof Horizon, 45mm, black | Nukeproof Horizon, 45mm, Black | Nukeproof Horizon, 45mm, black | Nukeproof Horizon, 45mm, black | Nukeproof Horizon, 45mm, Black |
| Seatpost | - | - | Brand X Ascend internal with Brand-X Remote lever, M:150mm drop; L:170mm drop; XL/XXL:200mm drop | Brand-X Ascend internal with Brand-X remote lever, S: 125mm drop, M: 150mm drop, L: 170mm drop, XL/XXL: 200mm drop | Bikeyoke Divine Stealth with Brand-X lever, M:160mm drop; L/XL/XXL:185mm drop | BikeYoke Divine Stealth with Triggy remote, 31.6mm — S: 125mm drop, M: 160mm drop, L/XL/XXL: 185mm drop | BikeYoke Revive Stealth with Triggy remote, 31.6mm — M: 160mm drop, L: 185mm drop, XL/XXL: 213mm drop | Bikeyoke Revive Stealth with Triggy 1x Remote, 31.6mm; M:160mm drop; L:185mm drop; XL/XXL:213mm drop |
Details
Long Travel Bike
Geometry
Nukeproof Mega Carbon 290
| Size | Small | Medium | Large | X-Large | XX-Large |
| Rec Rider Height | 5'3" - 5'7" | 5'6" - 5'10" | 5'9" - 6'0" | 6'0" - 6'4" | 6'3" - 6'7" |
| Rec Rider Inside Leg | 28" - 30" | 30" - 32" | 30" - 32" | 32" - 34" | 34" - 36" |
| Reach | 430mm | 455mm | 475mm | 495mm | 515mm |
| Stack | 621.16mm | 621.16mm | 639.22mm | 648.24mm | 657.27mm |
| Effective Top Tube Length | 567.7mm | 592.71mm | 610.87mm | 632.79mm | 654.71mm |
| Seat Tube Length | 380mm | 410mm | 440mm | 470mm | 500mm |
| Effective Seat Tube Angle | 77.5° | 77.5° | 78° | 78° | 78° |
| Seat Tube Angle (ACTUAL) | 71° | 71° | 71.5° | 71.5° | 71.5° |
| Saddle Height at Saddle Offset | 650mm | 700mm | 750mm | 800mm | 850mm |
| Saddle Offset at Saddle Height | 142.22mm | 158.59mm | 166.66mm | 181.58mm | 196.49mm |
| Head Tube Length | 100mm | 100mm | 120mm | 130mm | 140mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 64° | 64° | 64° | 64° | 64° |
| Chainstay Length | 440mm | 440mm | 440mm | 440mm | 440mm |
| Front Center | 758.5mm | 783.5mm | 812.11mm | 836.42mm | 860.72mm |
| Wheelbase | 1197.48mm | 1222.48mm | 1251.09mm | 1275.39mm | 1299.7mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 30mm | 30mm | 30mm | 30mm | 30mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 345mm | 345mm | 345mm | 345mm | 345mm |
| Stand Over Height | 725.16mm | 724.41mm | 722.92mm | 730.78mm | 736.07mm |
| Fork Travel | 170mm | 170mm | 170mm | 170mm | 170mm |
| Trail | 132.33mm | 132.33mm | 132.33mm | 132.33mm | 132.33mm |
| Fork Offset | 42mm | 42mm | 42mm | 42mm | 42mm |
| Axle to Crown | 582mm | 582mm | 582mm | 582mm | 582mm |
| Maximum Seatpost Insert | 250mm | 250mm | 255mm | 274mm | 293mm |
Frequently Asked Questions
Nukeproof Mega Carbon 290
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What size Mega do I need?
Small for 5'2"-5'7", Medium for 5'6"-5'10", Large for 5'9"-6', Extra-Large for 6'-6'4", and Extra-Extra-Large for 6'3"-6'7".
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Can I fit a coil shock on this bike?
Yes, the suspension curve works with a coil shock. Nukeproof prefers the feel and performance of air shocks, so they're fitted to all frames and bikes. If you want to switch to coil, you need a 230x62.5mm shock with 25x8mm front and 30x8mm rear hardware.
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Does this bike come with a warranty?
All Mega frames come with a 5-year frame warranty. There's also an extended 2-year warranty on all parts, excluding wear and tear items like bearings, brake pads, chains and cassette.