Nukeproof Mega Alloy 297

165mm travel, four-bar linkage, EWS-proven. The enduro mountain bike that also climbs.

The Nukeproof Mega Alloy 297 is the fourth generation of the Mega, the enduro bike that has won four EWS overall titles and multiple stage victories on the World Series circuit. The frame uses a spring-mount linkage where the shock is mounted within the frame, providing progressive suspension, high pedal efficiency, and predictable behavior on technical terrain. The 297 configuration rides 29″ front and 27.5″ rear, with 165mm rear travel and a 170mm fork.

The Mega started as Sam Hill's race bike, purposefully built for the Megavalanche in Alpé d'Huez, one of the toughest mass-start downhill races in the world. That DNA is still in the fourth-generation frame: efficient enough to climb for an hour, fast enough to win a full EWS stage. The Nukeproof Mega is an enduro bike that revolves around balance, predictability, and pure speed. Built to dominate the descent and purposefully optimized for the legendary MEGAVALANCHE enduro race in the French Alps.

Do you want even more freedom?

The framesets are also available separately, including rear suspension, in the color scheme of your choice.
This way, you build your own dream setup — from frame to finishing touch.

Costs:

€ 4.499,00 incl. VAT

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Bike specifications:

Article number
SBIMEANKP009
Brand
Nukeproof
Model
Mega Alloy 297 / 290
Model code
MEGAALLOY29
Design code
MEA01Bs
Mate
S-297 / M-297 / L-297 / XL-290 / XXL-290
Series
Enduro
Fork
RockShox Zeb Select +, Charger 3.1 RC2, 29" Boost 15x110mm Maxle Stealth, Debonair, 170mm, Gloss Black, 44mm Offset
Frame
Nukeproof Mega V4 290 Alloy, 160mm Travel, custom triple butted hydro-formed tube set, internal cable routing, ISCG 05 mount, Enduro Bearings, Threaded 73mm BB, Boost 148mm rear axle spacing, 3D contoured Rubber frame protection.
Rear Shock
RockShox Vivid Select+ Air, 230x62.5mm, Bearing End, Custom Tuned with 1 Token, Rebound 25, Compression 30, 4x Lockout. Externally Adjustable Bottom Out
Material
Aluminum
Groupset
Sram Eagle 90
Crank
SRAM Eagle 90, 12-Speed, DUB, 165mm, 30T T-Type, 55mm CL
Cassette
SRAM CS1270 T-Type, 12-Speed, 10-52T
Electric bike
No
Brake type
Post Mount
Front brake
SRAM Maven Bronze, Organic pads
Rear brake
SRAM Maven Bronze, Organic pads
Rear derailleur
Sram Eagle 90
Shifter
SRAM Eagle 90, 12-Speed ​​MMX
Chain
SRAM GX T-Type, 12-Speed ​​Eagle, Flattop, PowerLock, 116 Links
Headset
Nukeproof, 44-56 1ITS
Brake disc
F: SRAM Centerline 2.0 200mm Rounded, R: SRAM Centerline 2.0 200mm Rounded
Send
Nukeproof Neutron V2 25mm Rise, Width - S780mm, M780mm, L800mm
Vote
Nukeproof Horizon, 45mm, Black
Seatpost
Tranz-X YS108 Internal with SRAM Remote lever, S:150mm drop M:170mm drop L:200mm drop XL/XXL:230mm drop
Saddle
Nukeproof Horizon Enduro, Crn/Ti Rails
Tyres
F: Schwalbe Magic Mary Evo, Super Gravity, TLE, 62-622 / 29x 2.4" Ultra Soft, R: Schwalbe Tacky Chan Evo, Super Gravity, TLE, 62-622 / 29x 2.4" Soft
Handles
Nukeproof Neutron Single Lock On, Diameter - S/M: 29.6mm, L/XL/XXL: 31.8mm
Number of gears
12
Base color
N97 - Nukeproof Yellow
Gender
Men, Women
EAN
5400928690256
Pedals
Not included **
In use
New
Collection year
Nukeproof Collection 2025

Additional info:

Over the past decade, the Mega has built a reputation as a race-winning machine, with multiple stage victories in the Enduro World Series and four EWS overall titles. It is the result of relentless development and refinement, shaped by feedback from world-class riders and dedicated competitors.

Now in its fourth generation, every detail of the Mega has been optimized for speed, control, and efficiency. Built to go all out — wherever the trail leads.

Mega or Giga, what is the difference?

Both mountain bikes ride a mixed-wheel 297 configuration. Yet they are fundamentally different bikes. The Mega has a “four-bar linkage” system for greater pedal efficiency. The Giga shares the suspension travel platform with the Dissent by having more travel volume, resulting in more DH feel.

The Mega 297 is the right choice if you ride serious enduro, technical descents, long climbs, and varied terrain. The Giga is a better fit if you want the travel volume and confidence of a downhill bike, with the ability to do the climbing yourself.

On the descent, the 64° head tube angle is slightly steeper than on the Giga, which makes the bike more direct and responsive on less extreme terrain.

FAQ

Article numberSBIMECNKP003
BrandNukeproof
ModelMega Alloy 297 / 290
Draft codeMEC01As
MateL-297
SeriesEnduro
FrameNukeproof Mega V4 297 Alloy, 165mm Travel, custom triple butted hydro-formed tube set, internal cable routing, ISCG 05 mount, Enduro Bearings, Threaded 73mm BB, Boost 148mm rear axle spacing, 3D contoured Rubber frame protection.
ForkRockShox Zeb Select +, Charger 3.1 RC2, 29″ Boost 15x110mm Maxle Stealth, Debonair, 170mm, Gloss Black, 44mm Offset
Rear ShockRockShox Vivid Select+ Air, 230x62.5mm, Bearing End, Custom Tuned with 1 Token, Rebound 25, Compression 30, 4x Lockout. Externally Adjustable Bottom Out
MaterialAluminum
GroupsetSram Eagle 90
CranksetSRAM Eagle 90, 12-Speed, DUB, 165mm, 32T T-Type, 55mm CL
CassetteSRAM CS1270 T-Type, 12-Speed, 10-52T
Electric bikeNo
Brake typePost Mount
Front brakeSRAM Maven Bronze, Sintered pads
Rear brakeSRAM Maven Bronze, Sintered pads
Rear derailleurSram Eagle 90
SendNukeproof Neutron V2 25mm Rise, Width – S780mm, M780mm, L800mm
VoteNukeproof Horizon, 45mm, Black
SeatpostTranz-X YS108 Internal with SRAM Remote lever, S:150mm drop; M:170mm drop; L:200mm drop; XL/XXL:230mm drop
SaddleNukeproof Horizon Enduro, Crn/Ti Rails
WheelsetNukeproof Neutron V2. F: 29″, 15x110mm Boost, R:27.5″, HG Freehub, 148x12mm Boost
TyresF: Schwalbe Magic Mary Evo, Super Gravity, TLE, 62-622 / 29x 2.4″ Ultra Soft, R: Schwalbe Tacky Chan Evo, Super Gravity, TLE, 62-584 / 27.5x 2.4″ Soft
ConfigurableYes
Gender
  • Men
  • Women
EAN 5400928690249
PedalsNot included **
Frame LevelHydro Series
In useNew
Warranty periodLifetime, transferable warranty after registration within 30 days after purchase, with required annual servicing at an authorized dealer.
 SMALL – 297MEDIUM – 297LARGE – 297X-LARGE – 290XX-LARGE – 290
AReach430455475495515
BStack621.16621.16639.22648.24657.27
CEffective top tube567.7592.71610.87632.79654.71
DSeattube length380410440470500
EEffective seat tube angle77.5°77.5°78°78°78°
FActual seat tube angle71°71°71.5°71.5°71.5°
GSaddle height for saddle offset650700750800850
HSaddle offset at saddle height142.22158.59166.66181.58196.49
IHeadtube length100100120130140
JHeadtube angle64°64°64°64°64°
KChainstay length435435435440440
LFront center758.5783.5812.11836.42860.72
MWheelbase1192.51217;51246.11275.391299.7
NBottom bracket drop30 / 1030 / 1030 / 103030
OBottom bracket height345345345345345
PStand over height721.75720.28721.3720.73 / 730.78726.77 / 736.07
QFork travel170170170170170
RTrail132.33132.33132.33132.33132.33
SFork offset4242424242
TAxl to crown582582582582582
YOUMaximum seatpost insert216245270301330
S
159 – 169 cm / 5'2″ – 5'7″
M
167 – 177 cm / 5'6″ – 5'10”
L
175 – 185 cm / 5'9″ – 6'0″
XL
183 – 193 cm / 6'0″ – 6'4″
XXL
191 – 201 cm / 6'3″ – 6'7″

The Mega has 165mm of rear travel, is more pedal-efficient, and is geared more towards racing and varied enduro terrain. The Giga shares the suspension travel platform with the Dissent, has 180mm of travel on both sides, and sits closer to a mini DH. The Mega climbs better. The Giga goes deeper into the terrain.

Yes. The Mega has been the EWS overall winner four times and has achieved multiple stage victories on the track. It has been used by professional enduro mountain bikers at the highest level. For national or international competitions, the Mega is a proven choice.

Unsure which choices best suit your driving style and terrain? Contact us for a demo ride. Based on real driving experience, we will help you find the setup that works for you.

Lifetime warranty on the frame, transferable upon registration within 30 days of purchase. Annual maintenance at an authorized dealer is required.

Size Small - 297 Medium - 297 Large - 297 X-Large - 290 XX-Large - 290
A Reach 430 455 475 495 515
B Stack 621.16 621.16 639.22 648.24 657.27
C Effective top tube 567.7 592.71 610.87 632.79 654.71
D Seattube length 380 410 440 470 500
E Effective seat tube angle 77.5° 77.5° 78° 78° 78°
F Actual seat tube angle 71° 71° 71.5° 71.5° 71.5°
G Saddle height for saddle offset 650 700 750 800 850
H Saddle offset at saddle height 142.22 158.59 166.66 181.58 196.49
I Headtube length 100 100 120 130 140
J Headtube angle 64° 64° 64° 64° 64°
K Chainstay length 435 435 435 440 440
L Front center 758.5 783.5 812.11 836.42 860.72
M Wheelbase 1192.5 12175 1246.1 1275.39 1299.7
N Bottom bracket drop 30 / 10 30 / 10 30 / 10 30 30
O Bottom bracket height 345 345 345 345 345
P Stand over height 721.75 720.28 721.3 720.73 / 730.78 726.77 / 736.07
Q Fork travel 170 170 170 170 170
R Trail 132.33 132.33 132.33 132.33 132.33
S Fork offset 42 42 42 42 42
T Axl to crown 582 582 582 582 582
YOU Maximum seatpost insert 216 245 270 301 330