For over 10 years, our best-selling model; the Mega has been racking up awards on Enduro stages and in the press around the world. With 4 Enduro World Series titles to its name, the Mega has become an icon that is synonymous with racing. However, we never rest on our laurels and 2021 sees the introduction of the 4th generation Mega.
Since 2009 the Nukeproof Mega has been on a constant development to meet the demands of our riders and customers alike.
To optimise the weight, strength and stiffness, the Mega Carbon frame features a T700/800 UD woven carbon fibre frameset (Front and rear Triangle). The new carbon swingarms helps reduce the unsprung weight on the rear of the bike. Again, the Mega is available in both 27.5” or 29” wheel sizes, with both frame designs tailored around each wheel size. All forged part are also made from 6061-T6 Aluminium
After winning 4 Enduro World Series Titles in 3 years the all new design is an evolution of our ultimate Enduro bike. At the heart of the frame is all new suspension Kinematics, designed to be more subtle off the top, whilst remaining progressive and predictable . Anti-Squat is used to create an effective pedalling bike that can be thrashed through technical terrain. The useable SAG range is also widened to allow riders to tune the suspension to the trails
Frame Construction:
To optimise the weight, strength and stiffness, the Reactor Carbon frame features a full UD woven carbon fibre frameset (Including chain and seat stays). It is available for 27.5” or 29” wheel sizes. These are two totally different, compromise free frames that were designed and developed at the same time. Each frame is simply tailored around each wheel size.
Speed or play: which do you value more? The manoeuvrability of 27.5” or the raw speed of a 29”?
Adjustable Geometry:
All Reactor frames feature a “flip chip” to adjust the geometry from “Trail” to “Rail mode”.
Trail – As the name suggests, this setting is best suited for trail riding. It is for riders who get as much enjoyment from the climb as the descents.
Rail – The Rail setting turns the Reactor into a corner shredder, dropping the bottom bracket 6mm and slackening the head angle by half a degree. It is there to maximise the descending capabilities.
Suspension Design:
To ensure the bike could climb as well as it descends, we designed the 4 bar horst linkage to have higher levels of anti-squat for climbing gears but lower levels when you drop down the cassette. This means that the bike can behave itself on the climbs but when you get it up to speed, it turns into a trail hooligan. The combination of low anti-squat and progressive rate give ultimate small bump compliance (removes rough trail and root chatter) with good mid stroke support for cornering/pumping and end stroke progression for aggressive riding. Balanced anti-rise figures allow the Reactor some squat when braking hard, maintaining rider position and providing a good amount of pressure through the tyre to ensure traction. The Reactor is designed to reward the rider and ensure you get that stoke factor in on any ride.
Material: Ultra Strong T700/800 Monocoque Carbon Fibre
Fork Travel: 150mm (RS 160mm)
Axle to Crown: 545mm (RS 555mm)
Fork Offset: 46mm
Shock Travel: 140mm
Wheels Size: 27.5″
Max Tyre Size: 2.6″
Shock Size: 210x55mm
Shock Hardware F: 25x8mm
Shock Hardware R: 30x8mm
Sizing: S/M/L/XL
Headtube: 44-56mm Tapered Semi-Integrated
Headset: ZS44-28.6 – T2 / ZS56/40 – B8
Bearings Required: 2x NP-5 (6902 2RS), 4x NP-7 (6800 2RS), 4x NP-106 (6901 2RS)
Seatpost: 31.6mm (Internal Routing for Dropper Seatpost)
Seat Clamp: 36.4mm
BB: Threaded 73mm BSA
Rear Hub: Boost 148x12mm
Rear Axle: Sram Maxle Stealth M12x1.75 180mm
Chain Guide: ISCG05
Brake Mount: 180mm Direct Post
Protection: 3D Contoured Rubber Frame Protection for DT/SS/CS
Frame Nukeproof Reactor 275 Carbon, 140mm Rear Travel, UD woven Carbon Fibre front triangle/chain stays/seat stays, internal cable routing, custom tuned rear shock, Enduro bearings, threaded bottom bracket, boost 148mm rear axle spacing, 3D contoured frame protection
Fork : RockShox Zeb Ultimate Charger 2.1 RC2 170mm, 38mm Offset, BOOST, Debonair, Grey
Shock RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate RCT, Custom LIN L1 HOTDOG S320 tune, 230x65mm, Bearing End, 2 bottomless tokens fitted
Front Wheel Mavic Deemax Pro Sam Hill, 27.5", 6 Bolt, 110x15mm
Rear Wheel Mavic Deemax Pro Sam Hill, 27.5", 6 Bolt, XD Driver, 148x12mm
Tyres Front: Michelin Wild Enduro 27.5" x 2.4, GUM-X TS TLR, Rear: Michelin Wild Enduro 27.5" x 2.4, GUM-X TS TLR
Crankset SRAM X1 Carbon Eagle 12-Speed, 170mm, 32T, B148, DUB
Shifter SRAM XO1 Eagle 12-Speed, Red
Rear Deraileur SRAM X01Eagle 12-Speed, Red
Cassette SRAM XO1 Eagle 12-Speed, CS PG1295 EAGLE 10-50T
Brakes SRAM Code RSC, Sintered Pads
Rotors SRAM Centreline, 200mm
Handlebars Nukeproof Horizon V2 25mm Rise, Width - S780mm, M780mm, L800mm, XL800mm)
Stem Nukeproof Horizon, 50mm, Black
Grips Nukeproof Sam Hill Signature
Saddle Nukeproof Horizon SL, Black
Seatpost RockShox Reverb Stealth with 1x Remote, 31.6mm; S: 346mm length, 125mm drop; M: 409mm length, 150mm drop; L: 462mm length, 175mm drop; XL: 514.5mm length, 200mm drop
Headset Nukeproof, 44-56 IITS
Weight 14Kgs/30.85lbs (Medium)