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So does anyone one know anything about the release of it?
No spy shots of it anywhere etc.
other than the picture form the catalogue at Euro bike.
Wondered why it's bring released in November and not at Euro bike.
Screw that...have you seen the Scout 29? I might even start riding again for that!
Scout 29er is supposedly due in the shops in November, so imagine the same time scales (complete guess TBH) the Mega. Oh and hands off Rorschach, the Scout (29er) will be mine!
now I'm going to post a picture of it..
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just cause I really like it..
PS: [url= http://www.pinkbike.com/news/nukeproof-2016-eurobike.html ]PB Nukeproof coverage[/url] last piccy shows a Mega graphic with "launch November 15"
They can't be making more than one......conkers ftw.....best of 3?
I might have seen a prototype at a trail centre last week.
Ooooh like the scout, will be interested in the specs of that. As long as they haven't put a mahoosive fork on it like the 650b one
I can actually see me buying a Scout.
It wants to be 140mm fork and 450mm+ reach on an xl......and £350.Then I'll not have an excuse.
All the 'articles' mention a 130mm fork (but what 10mm between friends), the 650B one being brought down to 140mm, & reading last years geo, I'd expect (& want) a XL with 450+ reach.
Never been great at conkers, I'd go three rounds of pitching pennies
Roshambo? I'll go first.
Having seen the drastic revision and weight loss of the pulse, and knowing the mega has been essentially unchanged for a few years... I'd expect they might have something new and lighter up their sleeves.
Looks like the Ghost Lector
OK had a look at that brochure pic now, so they're obviously going for a lighter hyrdoformed frame.
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Wonder if they'll stay single pivot or move to horst-link now the patent is expired. That shock mount doesn't give too much away.
Same shock placement as the pulse?
Does look similar you are right, I'd guess they'd stay with the single pivot anyway.
If this is lighter (not hard) and a bit longer than the current Mega - and if it has a threaded BB and external cable routing then I'm going to be very interested in it.
Is it single pivot? It's called "erosion link" on mine and its a lot more complex than a Five
Count the pivots between the bb and wheel. It's a single pivot, a lot are these days, it's how the shock is actuated and the pivot placement that's important...
Is it single pivot? It's called "erosion link" on mine and its a lot more complex than a Five
It's a linkage-driven single pivot, a term which is a bit confusing considering it seems to have as many bearings as a 4-bar.
Be good if there were more choice of proper simple single pivot frames.
/chakaping +1
Still nothing more than the 1 pic from above? This is a well kept secret.....
Yeah im waiting very impatiently for more info on the new Mega before i decide on my new frame to build up. Come on Nukeproof give us a clue!!
I've seen the Mega & even sat on it, but like everyone else I'm sworn to secrecy until it's official launch.
All I can say is I want one & might have to get an order in early.
Unless you're desperate, why not just 2-3 months until they're 50% off?
Turns out I did see it at a trail centre.
They do great frames, I a always surprised how they do them for the price
We should be surprised at the extortionate price points other manufacturers sell their frames at.
They're all made the same way in similar factories.
'Bout time someone picked up a decent 'duro frame from the likes of Astro and punted them out for £599 to put an end to this silliness.
'Bout time someone picked up a decent'duro frame from the likes of Astro and punted them out for £599 to put an end to this silliness
A few people have tried this but its never taken off, maybe with more direct sales stuff being about its time to try again
If you're impressed by Nukeproof's reasonable prices then I think people would be shocked by how cheap an alloy suspension frame actually is. Carbon is even cheaper.
The scout 29 now on chain reaction. I wish the chainstays were a bit shorter.
I spoke to one of the main independent dealers of NP bikes last week regarding this. I currently have the 2014 model, and it’s a great bike, if a bit heavy, and goes through bushings quite quickly, but in general, has been a good bike.
The main info I got was that the new model uses the same suspension layout as the new pulse, which apparently is a good thing – Sam Hill uses it, although I am not Sam Hill. I was disappointed to hear it’s not carbon, don’t get me wrong, carbon isn’t the be all and end all, but it tends to provide for a lighter bike. I think NP will struggle to get an all mountain bike that’s as hard wearing as the old mega’s, sub 30lb, without using a carbon frame. Although with carbon NP handlebars and wheels now available, would have thought these would be on there, so may help with the weight saving.
Apparently it’s being kept at a similar price, so would imagine £3200 ish, with a similar spec to this years. Although, with YT’s, Commencals and Canyons being similarly priced bikes, with incredible specs, and the equivalent specialized, treks now similarly competitive, I think the new Mega may not be as successful as the old one. Certainly I remember the 2014 mega being very popular at endure races. Think the Capra has fully taken over this mantle now though.......
Did you ask him when they were expecting them? The press launch is this month I believe but word is they won't really have any bikes for sale until March or April.
Yeah, so he said release date should be the 10th of this month, so press releases etc. then apparently a small run straight off, but very limited.
Then for normal sale feb/march/april next year. Bad idea if I'm honest, a lot of guys deciding on bikes for the new season will have had theres for 5-6 months potentially by this point. They should have got this sorted a lot earlier.
I think they did the same with Nukeproof in 2013-2014. At least with the Pulse iirc. Same with the 2015 Vitus range too.
They are going all Apple on us
I heard they're going to do away with the concept of 'model years'.
Currently, every bike is updated every 12 months. Changes are usually cosmetic and superficial. 6 months later it's in the 40% off sale and the next big thing is on its way.
I like the idea of saving up actual developments and releasing a full new bike every few years to give you a chance to actually wear out your current bike before it's declared obsolete.
Any truth in this? I'm a bit out of the loop these days.
I actually like the Mega. It seems like a humble and unpretentious workhorse in a world of fragile, gimmicky, trinkets. I also hope the new one is satin black again. I also heard no chance of getting one until March though.
Got to respect Nukeproof for making practical, tough bikes for real riders - sort of like a budget Orange.
If the new Mega is a bit lighter, longer and keeps external BB and cable routing then it should succeed as well as the previous ones.
I couldn't wait though and I've already got my new enduro sled.
Hi, im really interested in a Scout 290 but note that CRC drop date is '28/12/15'. What are the chances this will be the actual due date? Is this likely to be on of the ‘moving goalposts’ deadlines that are the norm now?
If its more like later than in 2016 then I’ll probably have to get Parkwood or something.
How do people feel about the none more slack 66 HA on a 29er? Seems like its into the Nikolai orgasmatron territory there
That Nukeproof Scout 29er looks fast and a lot of fun
Fingerbang - If you're medium-sized and after something very similar to the Scout but slightly less slack (68deg), I'm selling my Trek Stache.
Cheers chakaping. I'm an XL unfortunately. Cheers tho.
Prob just going to get a parkwood as just priced up a full build based on a 350 quid frame and its well over a grand now. Shame as the scout and bigwig are both spunktastic
Fingerbang, I'm hot for one, LBS said 6 pre-orders came in & all the rest are due January 😥
Shirely the Parkwood will be far too tiny
chakaping - MemberGot to respect Nukeproof for making practical, tough bikes for real riders - sort of like a budget Orange.
If prices. For the new.Pulse are any indication, then they no longer see themselves as budget
Here you go Very like the old Covert
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http://www.vitalmtb.com/product/feature/First-Look-First-Ride-2016-Nukeproof-Mega-27-5-and-29,364
150/150 29er, thats an interesting one. Better put my wallet under lock and key
Numbers look great, frame almost looks great, apart from the massive MEGA on the downtube. Price is good, what's not to like?
Didn't expect that! Both look great and the 650b frame ticks pretty much every box.
The 450mm chainstays on the 29er give me cause for concern. I wish they'd done a 120mm 29er with 435mmm ones.
Better put my wallet under lock and key
At least until CRC sale time.
Hob Nob - Member
Numbers look great, frame almost looks great, apart from the massive MEGA on the downtube. Price is good, what's not to like?
28.6lbs for the Pro, magic scales?
chakaping - At least until CRC sale time.
Just spotted the frame prices and my wallet is safe, I was expecting a more budget range from Nukeproof
28.6lbs for the Pro, magic scales?
Seems credible to me, assuming without pedals.
28.6lbs for the Pro, magic scales?Seems credible to me, assuming without pedals.
My 2013 Mega is 32.5lbs with a pretty heavy build (Zee, Deore, Stans etc) The 2013 frame is a heavy beast and the new frame looks lighter straight out the box so the new weight seems more than do-able
28.6lbs for the Pro, magic scales?
Sounds like it, looking at the spec, even without pedals that's quite optimistic. (using my bike for comparison).
But then I forget to subtract 3 from the scale weight to give me an 'actual weight' 😀
I was hoping a 29 inch mega tr would appear. Edit: I just saw on vital it says the unpopular mega tr has been dropped.
Hob Nob - MemberNumbers look great, frame almost looks great, apart from the massive MEGA on the downtube. Price is good, what's not to like?
It#s just one logo..... compared to megas of old which had ten Nukeproof logos on the frame, plus Nukeproof logos on saddle, headset, stem, bar, seatpost and hubs, it's pretty subtle.
Geometry looks good too. Frame only price isn't great, but the builds are competitive enough. If I really wanted to be picky, I don't like the big seattube brace, but that's about it
Seems like it might make a good replacement frame for my Codeine when I get bored, pretty much everything will swap straight over and it sounds like a very light frame.
Those big stays worry me, but Vital reckon it's still fun.
Frame only price isn't great
It seems ok to me
Mega frame = £1,350
Transition Patrol frame = £1,499
Cotic Rocket = £1,549
Orange Alpine = £1,700
And it doesn't take a genius to predict that they may be available cheaper at some point in the future.
As an RRP it's only £50 more than the 2015 Mega AM frame.
It seems ok to me
Mega frame = £1,350
They'll be £700 by this time next week anyway
just read the Vitalmtb review;
sam hill was at the test event and refused to ride the 29er for 'religious reasons' teehee
that said, Im probably going to get the Scout 290. Its just too gorgeous and I reckon the CRC sale in 12 months won't both me cos all the XL's will have gone by then
The new Nukeproof bikes look really good - I wasn't really a fan of the old ones.
I just find the brand name a bit naff and a bit off putting, especially for bikes that are not exactly cheap.
Glad to see they've kept an old school BB and external cable routing though.
Nice to read a quality 'review/intro' into the new models, full of usefull information on product design and options along with drand background and writers opinion. Well done Vital 😉
No bottle mounts.. error
No bottle mounts.. error
Under the down tube. I'm assuming the downtube protector bolts will accept a bottle cage
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From the Vital article:
'Sam Hill joined us for the launch event. Unable to try the 29er "for religious reasons", he made everything look far too easy on the new Mega 27.5'
😀 😀
Under the down tube. I'm assuming the downtube protector bolts will accept a bottle cage
One of the other photos shows the same bolts being used as cable guides so I'm not so sure. Would be a shame if they've got rid of them 😕
One of the other photos shows the same bolts being used as cable guides so I'm not so sure. Would be a shame if they've got rid of them
Current mega cable guides can double up as cage mounts
I think they look really nice, to much bike for me though. May have been interested in the 'tr' but oh well!
Current mega cable guides can double up as cage mounts
In that case I'm definitely keeping an eye out for the "50% off" email!
BoardinBob - MemberIt seems ok to me
Mega frame = £1,350
Transition Patrol frame = £1,499
Cotic Rocket = £1,549
Orange Alpine = £1,700
Yeah - I suppose it depends how far south of RRP it ends up, but it's more expensive than a Patrol for me in Euroland as it stands
I dare say they haven't or it would have been mentioned, but have the prices for the full builds been released? I read the entry level one is £2k, but nothing on the rest.
As ever they haven't catered for my exact, at odds with the world, requirements - I'd like the fancy Pike RCT3 forks and their dropper, but I'd prefer boggo Deore gears and brakes over the more expensive SRAM stuff.
Might go on the potential list for a frame change in 12-18 months if I see (no doubt) prices go down to the £6-700 range. It's probably going to be a common and, eventually, budget bike regardless of how nice it seems now.
Legend & boardinbob – the current mega frame can’t accept a bottle cage with the piggy back shock. I own it, and have to zip tie a bottle cage onto the down tube underneath
No one wants a bottle under the downtube..and it looks like there isn't enough room inside the frame.
Might go on the potential list for a frame change in 12-18 months if I see (no doubt) prices go down to the £6-700 range.
Dunno, I suspect they'll drop to around £1k and maybe £800 or £900 and get snapped up.
Everyone knew the existing Mega was a portly beast and it was still very popular.
northerntom - MemberLegend & boardinbob – the current mega frame can’t accept a bottle cage with the piggy back shock. I own it, and have to zip tie a bottle cage onto the down tube underneath
I have a bottle and cage on mine with a piggyback Monarch. It wont take a massive bottle but shorter ones fit
CRC really slashing the prices on the old frames, no doubt to make way for the new models
Looks ****ing lovely, too much bike though. 29er in 130ish would have been ace.
Completely agree with you Scandal42, I love the look of the 29er, but I have absolutely no need for 150mm, 130mm would have been spot on!!