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NUKEPROOF MEGA 290C FACTORY

£4,899.99 / 29in / nukeproof.com

Since it first launched in 2016, the Nukeproof Mega 29 has been slowly evolving. Initially it was a simple revision to the shock tune to add mid-stroke support to the 150mm rear suspension. Then, in 2018, the bike received some major revisions, updates that included a Boost rear end and wider main pivot for increased stiffness. At the same time Nukeproof made the switch to a metric rear shock. For 2020, the Mega 29 changes again. The latest round of revisions ushers in a steeper seat angle, slacker head angle, new sizing and a carbon option. Travel has also been pumped up to 160mm on the rear, bringing it much closer to the 27.5in version

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