Nukeproof's hard-hitting, full-suspension Mega trail bike, named after the insane, mass-start Megavalanche event that plunges racers side by side down the treacherous slopes of Alpe d’Huez, has been a brand staple since it first went on sale in 2011.
Since then, it’s seen its fair share of success, gaining a reputation for being solidly constructed and generally better suited to the downs than the ups. For 2016, the Mega’s silhouette has become far more refined and boasts a series of big changes – including a divide in wheelsize – that should make a significant difference on the hill and, no doubt, reopen the resonating wheelsize debate some thought had been laid to rest.
Horst for the course
In true bike-launch fashion, we were introduced to the new Mega with a backdrop of the sun setting over the beautiful mountains surrounding the quiet Italian town of Dolceaqua.
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Distracting scenery or not, one quick glance at the latest offering is all it takes to notice some rather significant changes over its predecessor. Feast your eyes upon the chainstay and you’ll notice it now sports a pivot not too far from the rear axle. That’s right, the Nukeproof Mega has made the move to a Horst Link suspension setup for next year.
The Mega now uses a Horst Link suspension setup
Weight watchers
Bye bye Mega TR, hello Mega 29
The numbers that count
Who are they for and what do they cost?
Initial impressions
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