The first Nukeproof Mega in captivity!

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The first Nukeproof Mega in captivity!

69 posts & 31 voices | Started 1 year ago by Deveron53 | Latest reply from juan

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Deveron53 - Member

Was a bit bored today so went over and picked it up. I've used a newspaper to prove to the doubters that it's shot today.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RunoLSdYaU

Interesting facts:
DT Swiss licensed rear 'Maxle' included so if you're running MK1 Hope Pro 2 hubs, the skewer is parallel and so the bearings are supported better. GOOD!
Someone was wondering over on this thread:
http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/nukeproof-megas-are-in-the-uk
Whether the inside of the seat tube was obstructed. Looks clear all the way down.
As this frame was about 2 weeks earlier than I expected, I haven't got all my build kit but I just had to have it in my hands! More pics and vids soon when it's built up fully.

Posted 1 year ago #
mrblobby - Member

Looks good. I'm surprised no one has asked you to pop it on the scales yet.

What's the finish like? Bits faced nicely? Paint job ok?

Posted 1 year ago #
nickegg - Member

Errrr think you mean Rock Shox licensed Maxle unless Nukeproof are using the RWS system from DT Swiss, which i doubt.

Posted 1 year ago #
Deveron53 - Member

Finish is unusual. Nice looking anodising, quite shiny on main tubes, slightly more 'matt' on the welds. Welds look very good. Facing looks ok.

Posted 1 year ago #
Deveron53 - Member

nickegg:
It's a Nukeproof/DT Swiss branded skewer, you tell me!
One of these:
http://www.dtswiss.com/Products/Components/RWS/RWS-X-12.aspx
but with DT Swiss and Nukeproof logos.
Errr, I got the frame with it in so I don't doubt.

Posted 1 year ago #
DrP - Member

That looks like the RWS skewer I had once (not the exact one, you know!). THink it'll be 10mm, not the 12 of a maxle....
You got come vernier callipers?

DrP

Posted 1 year ago #
mamadirt - Member

Mmmmmm, looks very nice

Posted 1 year ago #
nickegg - Member

DT Swiss RWS then, i have one on my Tricon wheels (135x10) and think they're alot better than Maxles. Your's will either be 135x10, 135x12 or 142x12..i think!

Posted 1 year ago #
Deveron53 - Member

Yes, nickegg, now I want a 20mm front to match!

Posted 1 year ago #
chakaping - Member

It's a DT Swiss X12 rear axle licensed from Syntace (if they charge for use). Better than Maxle though probably!

You better get a 20mm front axle fork to go on that - anything else would be wrong.

Posted 1 year ago #
Captain - Member

Thanks for that. Fingers crossed Biketart will get their's in tomorrow and will be posting up to me this week! Got all the bits to put on as soon as it arrives. Will pop up a picture when finished.

Posted 1 year ago #
Steve-Austin - Member

I like the box

Posted 1 year ago #
RHSno2 - Member

Hated the music

Posted 1 year ago #
Jamie - Member

I hated the music and the box.

Posted 1 year ago #
kimbers - Member

good music, alice in chains?

do you read the sunday mirror?

nice bike too

Posted 1 year ago #
yossarian - Member

Given the music and the loving nature of the camerawork I was half expecting a cut-back shot of you spaffing all over the shock.

Fortunately this did not occur.

Posted 1 year ago #
GaVgAs - Member

Thanks for the vid,Interupted seat tubes are one of my pet hates on a bike,the frames lookin great..

Posted 1 year ago #
Deveron53 - Member

Given the music and the loving nature of the camerawork I was half expecting a cut-back shot of you spaffing all over the shock

Ahem! Was a close run thing...

Music was on We7, I think it was 'Silverchair', didn't choose it myself! I didn't read the paper, it was the cheapest Sunday newspaper I could get! Anyway, they don't publish the Morning Star on a Sunday!

Posted 1 year ago #
Deveron53 - Member

You better get a 20mm front axle fork to go on that - anything else would be wrong.

Yes, got a pair of 160mm 20mm axled Lyriks. What I meant was, I'd like a matching 20mm DT Swiss axle/skewer to match the rear, is there such a thing? I prefer the Marzocchi style skewer, the Rockshox one is a bit cack.

Posted 1 year ago #
Deveron53 - Member

http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/6622415
http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/6622429

Posted 1 year ago #
ianpinder - Member

I thought the scalpe in the lbs looked a bit shoddy, welds all over the place, though the paint finish looked good

Posted 1 year ago #
matthias247 - Member

Looks good. Did you weigh it?
The DT skewer thing is weird. I thought Maxle and X12 are not compatible. But DT only makes X12 skewers according to their webpage.

Posted 1 year ago #
DaveyBoyWonder - Member

Oh my god, a Mega. I've just cum in my pants.

Posted 1 year ago #
float - Member

im liking that chainstay clearance.

Posted 1 year ago #
GaVgAs - Member

tyre clearence looks good too...awaits weight of frame

Posted 1 year ago #
Deveron53 - Member

I wondered when the weight request was coming! I'll try tomorrow, I'm not sure if I've got any accurate scales.

Posted 1 year ago #
Deveron53 - Member

No frame weight yet, can't find the scale things.
444 views of my youtube vid and it's not even searchable on youtube!

Posted 1 year ago #
Deveron53 - Member

Oh, RWS x12 skewer system, fits my Pro 2s perfectly and a lot lighter than Rockshox offering.

Posted 1 year ago #
GaVgAs - Member

I think frame weight is just under 7,lbs

Posted 1 year ago #
Deveron53 - Member

'think'? I'll weigh it tomorrow and then there will be knowing!

Posted 1 year ago #
grum - Member

Looks pretty sweet but what is the reason for the pant-wetting on here about this bike? Does it do something special?

Posted 1 year ago #
cynic-al - Member

grum HOW DARE THEE!

Posted 1 year ago #
mildred - Member

Yes, I'm wondering that too. It looks ok on the pics, but I'm just baffled by the euphoria surrounding something that most people haven't seen in the flesh, let alone been able to try.

I dont mean this as a dig - I'm as guilty as most people for new and shiny excitement, but I am baffled by the sheer amount of excitement about this.

Posted 1 year ago #
16stonepig - Member

I'm interested cos of it's simple, and a good deal. I haven't ridden one yet, but if there's enough support in the travel I'm sold.

What flavour of Monarch is it?

Posted 1 year ago #
Deveron53 - Member

looks like 3.6kg which is just under 8lb. Scales are crap though. My 575 came up at 2.9kg which is just under 6.6lb.

Posted 1 year ago #