NUKEPROOF MEGA 290 FACTORY

Nukepoof hasn’t just bolted on a carbon rear end; it’s completely redesigned the frame

£4,999.99 / 29in / nukeproof.com

For riders like Sam Hill, 2020 will go down in racing history as the season that never was. And while the global pandemic continues to impact everyone’s life, it doesn’t seem to have thwarted the never-ending pursuit of speed. For Nukeproof, that translates to a complete overhaul of the Mega platform, from suspension kinematics to frame geometry and design, including a novel approach to help riders get the correct fit and sizing.

For a bike with such racing pedigree – it’s taken Hill to three EWS series titles – Nukeproof has been careful not to throw the baby out with the bath water. As such, the Mega is still available with 29in or 27.5in wheels, with bespoke frames,