Nukeproof Mega 275 Elite Carbon Bike (SLX) 2021

Nukeproof Mega 275 Elite Carbon Bike (SLX)

The Nukeproof Mega 275 Elite Carbon is a sensational enduro bike that's ready for any challenge the mountain throws your way. It features a quality all-carbon frame that's armed with Fox Float Performance suspension and a Shimano SLX 1x12-Speed drivetrain, giving you control, agility and efficiency anywhere. Plus, it rolls fast upon DT Swiss E1900 Spline wheels wrapped in ultra-grippy Michelin Wild Enduro Tubeless Ready tyres. And, it's equipped with Shimano SLX hydraulic disc brakes to control your speed in all weather conditions.

The Nukeproof Mega: an “enduro bike” that was ahead of its time. 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 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 helps 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.

Please Note: Due to severe delays in the bicycle supply chain, we have been forced to make some alterations to the specification of the component parts supplied with this bicycle. As a result, the specification may differ from those shown in the images. Please refer to the specification table for accurate information.

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/SS
• Fork: 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 TLR
• Crankset: Shimano SLX M7100 12-Speed, Hollowtech 2, 170mm, 32T, 52mm Chainline
• Shifter: Shimano SLX M7100-IR, 12-speed Rapidfire Plus, I-Spec EV
• Rear 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+), 10-51T
• Chain Guide: Nukeproof guide without Bash, 28-36T, ISCG-05, black
• Brakes: Shimano SLX M7120, 4 Pot Brake, Metallic Pads with Fins
• Front Rotor: 203mm
• Rear Rotor: 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 IITS
• Grips: Nukeproof Sam Hill Signature
• Weight: 14.4Kgs/31.6lbs (Tubeless)

Key Information:

• 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 - B8
• Bearings Required: 4x F6802 LLU MAX, 4x 6902 LLU MAX, 2x F6902 LLU MAX-EA
• Seatpost: 31.6mm (Internal Routing for Dropper Seatpost)
• Seat Clamp: 36.4mm
• BB: Threaded 73mm BSA
• Rear 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

Easy Assembly

When you order a bike, one of our trained mechanics will carefully prepare and pack your bike for shipping. Upon delivery, the assembly is simple and all necessary tools and plastic pedals are conveniently included in the box.

Depending on the delivery service and destination, bikes will either be delivered in a large or a small box. Below is a guide as to how your bike will arrive:

• All bikes for delivery within the UK and Republic of Ireland will be delivered in a large box, except for kids’ bikes and BMX bikes, which are always delivered in manufacturer’s boxes.
• All bikes for delivery within the EU on a standard service will be delivered in a large box. If an express delivery option is chosen, your bike will be packed into a small box. Again, the exception is kids’ bikes and BMX bikes, which are always delivered in manufacturer’s boxes.
• All bikes for worldwide delivery outside the EU will be delivered in small boxes.

This video demonstrates assembly from a SMALL BOX.

This video demonstrates assembly from a LARGE BOX.

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