Nukeproof Mega 275 Elite SLX Carbon Full Suspension Mountain Bike 2021

Originally developed and later named after the race it was designed for on the infamous trails of Alp D'Huez.

Multiple World Series Championship Victories To date the Mega platform is one of the most highly decorated race bikes on the market: with the 2017, 2018 (x2) and 2019 Enduro World Series Titles; a Downhill World Championship top 10 and a Silver Medal at the 4x World Championship to its name.

(As well as a host of other national and international victories and titles!) Optimised Enduro Race Performance Since 2009 the Nukeproof Mega has been a constant path of development to meet the evolving demands of our riders and customers alike. The Nukeproof team are relentlessly striving for improvements and with each generation, the Mega has been chiselled and shaped into today's thoroughbred Enduro race bike. With the launch of the 2020 Carbon Mega 290c, you could forgive their designers for resting on their laurels.

However, as Nukeproof products are developed between the tapes, there is a constant desire to hone and refine in order to give Nukeproof athletes and riders the best possible chance of standing on top of the podium. Improved Sizing, Fit and Geometry Designed as an evolution of the ultimate Enduro bike, the new Mega V4 has been fully reimagined for 2021 to offer optimised sizing/fit, improved Geometry and suspension kinematics on a brand new all-carbon chassis.

Most importantly you can now fit a water bottle inside the main front triangle! High Quality Carbon Frame Construction: To optimise the weight, strength and stiffness, the new Mega Carbon frame features a T700/800 UD woven carbon fibre frameset (Front and rear Triangle).

The new carbon swingarms help reduce the unsprung weight on the rear of the bike. 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 so that you can get the most out of every ride.

Updated Sizing/Geometry: Whilst humans may not have changed size much in recent years; the bikes they choose to ride most certainly have.

To ensure a perfectly dialled fit Nukeproof now offer 5 frames sizes: Small through to XX-Large with evenly spaced jumps between each.

Lower, longer, steeper and slacker! The Mega's new geometry is now designed around the saddle offset for each size to optimise seated weight distribution. This results in steeper seat angles across the board but especially on larger sizes for taller riders. This in turn results in longer reach figures to ensure a comfortable cockpit on each size.

To further aid the perfect fit we have also used shorter seat tubes which are designed to maximise seat post insertion depths. Finally, all new Mega bikes are now designed to use short offset forks to further improve both climbing and descending capabilities.

Suspension Design: To step-change the Mega's suspension design Nukeproof went back to the drawing board and started afresh.

They redesigned the Mega 4 bar horst linkage to be super supple over small bumps, progressive and supportive throughout the mid stoke for support when pedalling, cornering and pumping, with increased end stroke leverage to allow more tuning options with volume spacers. The new kinematic is designed to have higher levels of anti-squat for climbing gears but this reduces as you drop down the cassette. The result is a bike that is more confidence-inspiring everywhere on the hill.

It behaves itself on the climbs but can still be thrashed through the roughest and most technical terrain on the way back down.

Features: Frame: Nukeproof Mega V4 275 Carbon, 165mm 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/SSFork: Fox 36 Float, Performance Elite Series, Grip 2 Damper, 170mm, 37mm Offset, BOOST, Black (SHORT ID: D6GB)Shock: Fox Float X2, Performance Series, EVOL, 2 Position lever, Custom CL, RM, Rezi CM tune, 230x62.5mm, Bearing End, 2x 0.3 spacer fitted.

(SHORT ID: D7JH)Front Wheel: DT Swiss E1900 SPLINE,27.5"", 6 Bolt, 110x15mm.

Rear Wheel: DT Swiss E1900 SPLINE, 27.5"", 6 Bolt, Shimano Microspline 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 TLRCrankset: Shimano SLX M7100 12-Speed, Hollowtech 2, 170mm, 32T, 52mm Chainline.

Shifter: Shimano SLX M7100-IR, 12-speed Rapidfire Plus, I-Spec EVRear 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+), 10-51TChain Guide: Nukeproof guide without Bash, 28-36T, ISCG-05, black.

Brakes: Shimano SLX M7120, 4 Pot Brake, Metallic Pads with Fins.

Front Rotor: Shimano SM-RT66 203mm.

Rear Rotor: Shimano SM-RT66, 180mm.

Handlebars: Nukeproof Horizon V2 25mm Rise, Width - S780mm, M780mm, L800mm, XL800mm, XXL800mm)Stem: Nukeproof Horizon, 50mm, black.

Saddle: Nukeproof Horizon Enduro, black.

Seatpost: Brand X Ascend internal with Shimano SL-MT500-IL Remote lever, S:125mm drop; M:150mm drop; L/XL/XXL:170mm drop.

Headset: Nukeproof, 44-56 IITSGrips: Nukeproof Sam Hill Signature.

Weight: 14.4Kgs/31.6lbs (Tubeless) Key Specifications: Material: Ultra Strong T700/800 Monocoque Carbon Fibre.

Fork Travel: 170mm.

Axle to Crown: 562mm.

Fork Offset: 37mm.

Rear Travel: 165mm.

Wheels Size: 27.5""Max Tyre Size: 2.6""Recommended Shock Sag (Measured seated): 30%Shock Size: 230x62.5mm.

Shock Hardware F: 25x8mm.

Shock Hardware R: 30x8mm.

Headtube: 44-56mm Tapered Semi-Integrated.

Headset: ZS44-28.6 - T2 / ZS56/40 - B8Bearings Required: 4x F6802 LLU MAX, 4x 6902 LLU MAX, 2x F6902 LLU MAX-EASeatpost: 31.6mm (Internal Routing for Dropper Seatpost)Seat Clamp: 36.4mmBB: Threaded 73mm BSARear Hub: Boost 148x12mm.

Rear Axle: SRAM UDH Maxle Stealth M12x1.0 180mm (Thread Length 13mm)Chain Guide: ISCG05.

Brake Mount: 180mm Direct Post.

Protection: 3D Contoured Rubber Frame Protection for DT/SS/CS Frame: Nukeproof Mega V4 275 Carbon, 165mm Travel.

Fork: Fox 36 Float, Performance Elite Series, Grip 2 Damper, 170mm travel.

Shock: Fox Float X2, Performance Series, EVOL.

Wheels: DT Swiss E1900 SPLINE,27.5" Boost.

Tyres: Michelin Wild Enduro 27.5" x 2.4, GUM-X TS TLR.

Crankset: Shimano SLX M7100 12-Speed, Hollowtech 2, 32T.

Cassette: Shimano SLX M7100-12, 12-Speed (HYPERGLIDE+), 10-51T.

Drivetrain: Shimano SLX M7100, SGS 12-Speed, Shadow Plus.

Weight: 14.4kg.

Frame: Nukeproof Mega V4 275 Carbon, 165mm Travel, ultra-strong monocoque UD Carbon Fibre, internal cable routing, ISCG 05 mounts, Enduro Bearings, 73mm BB, Boost 148mm rear axle spacing, 3D contoured Rubber frame protection and clear covering TT/DT/CS/SS.

Fork: Fox 36 Float, Performance Elite Series, Grip 2 Damper, 170mm, 37mm Offset, BOOST, Black (SHORT ID: D6GB).

Steerer: Tapered 1 1/8 - 1 1/2.

Bottle Cage Mounts: Single.

Cable Routing: Internal.

Groupset Manufacturer: Shimano.

Number of gears: 12.

Chainset: Shimano SLX M7100 12-Speed, Hollowtech 2, 170mm, 32T, 52mm Chainline.

Chainset type: Single.

Chain: Shimano SLX M7100 HG 12-speed Inc Quicklink.

Cassette: Shimano SLX M7100-12, 12-Speed (HYPERGLIDE+), 10-51T.

Wheel Size: 27.5" (650b).

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.

Brake Type: Hydraulic Disc Brake.

Brakes: Shimano SLX M7120, 4 Pot Brake, Metallic Pads with Fins.

Brake Callipers: Shimano SLX M7120, 4 Pot Brake, Metallic Pads with Fins.

Bar Tape/Grips: Nukeproof Sam Hill Signature.

Handlebars: Nukeproof Horizon V2 25mm Rise, Width - S780mm, M780mm, L800mm, XL800mm, XXL800mm).

Stem: Nukeproof Horizon, 50mm, black.

Seat Post: Brand X Ascend internal with Shimano SL-MT500-IL Remote lever, S:125mm drop. M:150mm drop.

L/XL/XXL:170mm drop.

Saddle: Nukeproof Horizon Enduro, black.

Model Year: 2021.

Bike Weight: 14.4kg.