Nukeproof Mega 275 Carbon Factory Bike XT. Since 1995 the infamous Megavalanche race, which starts from the highest point on Pic Blanc (3300m) above the village of Alpe D’ Huez has been synonymous with all mountain riding & the highest level of true mountain bike racing Conceived originally in 2009 by the development team at Nukeproof in an attempt to build the perfect bike for this exact style of racing, the Mega was born. Now in its 4th evolution, the Mega is podium proven. It has tasted success with numerous national & international race wins to its name Designed to excel on the toughest enduro tracks; the gravity focused
Specification is designed to descend fast but maintain the pedalling efficiency for all-day epics Chassis Stiffness. For 2019 Nukeproof has focussed on the smallest details in order to improve an already podium proven chassis. The Mega’s frame now has a dedicated 1x drivetrain configuration, increasing the main pivot bearing placement to maximise frame stiffness. This additional stiffness prevents torsional flex under pedalling & helps the chassis track through high speed, rough terrain without compromise With stiffness in mind, Nukeproof took the time to incorporate the very latest Boost 148 rear axle spacing allowing it to spec much stiffer & stronger wheels both front & rear. All 2019 Nukeproof Mega models will come with new wider spaced Boost wheels & forks enabling the rider to feel even more confident on the increased capability of the bike Updated Race Geometry. With the demands of Enduro World Series racers progressing at a rapid rate, Nukeproof looked again at its geometry & saw an opportunity to tailor the frames to suit not only the fastest racers, but the growing tribe of riders that utilise its bikes every weekend whether that be shuttling runs at their favourite bike park, or heading off for an all-day epic in the local hills Slightly taller head tube lengths help tailor the cockpit feel to increase rider confidence, & a lengthened top tube on large & extra-large frames should help even the tallest of riders feel at home on the new Mega Metric Shock Sizing. The product development team work extremely closely with Nukeproof's suspension partners & spent endless hours working on the perfect shock configuration for the new Mega. The perfect partnership between rear shock technology & frame kinematics have always been in the very root of its thought process when developing bikes & the new Mega with its brand new ’metric’ shock standard is no different. Designed to work perfectly with both air & coil sprung rear shocks, Nukeproof has addressed some of the areas that it felt could be enhanced on over the previous design such as hardware improvements & higher spec shocks across the board The new Mega utilises the brand new Rock Shox Super Deluxe rear shock & hardware now comprises of a wider spaced 25mmx 8mm front mount, with a rocker link mounted bearing system to improve shock sensitivity & reduce the amount of wear through heavy usage. This combination adds even more stiffness to the chassis through these more secure fixtures & the ‘ Metric’ rear shock system with increased bushing overlap High in Fibre. Leaning on its experience from the development of its award-winning Warhead Carbon handlebar range, Nukeproof has spent 4 years in the development of the brand new Mega. Utilising a blend of the highest quality carbon fibre composites, the Mega has been hand crafted with 1 goal in mind.. Winning! Not only is the chassis now significantly lighter than its aluminium counterpart, the strength & reliability of the frame has been vastly enhanced enabling every rider to push harder, faster & with more confidence than ever before Tested on the toughest of terrain & in the most varied conditions by Enduro World Series Winner Sam Hill, the 2019 Mega sets out to tackle every ride with its trademark attitude
Features: Frame: Nukeproof Mega 275 Carbon, ultra-strong monocoque Carbon Fibre chassis, internal cable routing with removable window insert for easy installation, custom tuned rear shock configuration, threaded bottom bracket, boost 148mm rear axle spacing, 3D contoured frame protection Fork: Fox 36 Float Factory 170mm, FIT GRIP 2, Kashima, 44mm Offset Shock: Fox Float X2 Factory Kashima, 2 Pos lever, 230x 65 (Custom Tune) Front Wheel: DT Swiss E1700, Spline, 30mm, 27 5", 15x 110mm Rear Wheel: DT Swiss E1700, Spline, 30mm, 27 5", Shimano Freehub, 148x 12mm Tyres: Michelin Wild Enduro 27 5" x 2.4, Gum -X TS TLRCrankset: Shimano XT M8000, 11-Speed, 170mm, 32T, B148, 53mm chainline Drivetrain: Shimano XT M8000, 11-Speed, SGS, Shadow Plus Cassette: Shimano SLX M7000, 11-46 T Chain Guide: MRP 1x CS, 28-34T, ISCG-05, black Brakes: Shimano XT M8000, finned resin pads Front Rotor: Shimano RT86, 203mm Rear Rotor: Shimano RT86, 180mm Handlebars: Nukeproof Horizon AL 800mm, 25mm Stem: Nukeproof Horizon, 50mm, 31 8mm Clamp, black Saddle: Nukeproof Horizon SL, Orange Seatpost: Rock Shox Reverb Stealth; S: 390mm length, 125mm drop; M: 440mm length, 150mm drop; L/XL: 480mm length, 170mm drop Headset: Nukeproof Warhead, 44-56 IITSGrips: Nukeproof Sam Hill Signature Spare Parts & Torque value Overview. A list of spare parts & recommended torque values can be downloaded from this link (.pdf) Buy Nukeproof Bikes from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store