Nukeproof enter the trail bike race after exiting the market for a few years with the new 2020 Nukeproof Reactor.
The Nukeproof Reactor is an old name attached to an all-new trail-orientated full-suspension bike. The original Reactor launched back in 1996 and was a hardtail with linkage for, the new bike is nothing like that, and features aggressive geometry, new carbon frames and a choice of wheel sizes.
An all-new frame has been developed for the 2020 Nukeproof Reactor, with new kinematics and geometry that ensure that this trail bike doesn’t overlap into the Nukeproof Mega’s territory. That’s not to say it isn’t enduro and gnarly trail-ready though, it’s just more trail focussed.
The new frame represents the first time that Nukeproof has offered a complete carbon frame with carbon chain stays and seat stays too. The only alloy part being the compact linkage which drives the rear shock for between 150-130mm of travel depending which wheel size you’re running.
Smaller 27.5in wheeled bikes come with 150mm of travel front and rear, expect the flagship RS which gets 160mm up front, while the larger wheel 29er has 130mm of rear-wheel travel and 140mm at the front.
The carbon frames feature internal cable and hose routing, including options to run internal cabling for a rear shock lockout. The fancy bonded frames also come with rubber frame bumpers for protection and noise reduction. And like every good trail bike, the Reactor has room for a full-size water bottle in the downtube.
Reactor frames also benefit from a flip-chip that transforms the bike from ‘Trail’ to ‘Rail’ mode. As the naming suggests ‘Trail’ is for all-round riding, while ‘Rail’ slackens the front end of the bike and drops the BB height slightly.
Oh, and if you don’t fancy a carbon frame, Nukeproof is offering the new Reactor in alloy too. Full details of each model in the Reactor line below.
Nukeproor Reactor Geometry
Nukeproof Reactor 275/290 RS Specifications
- Frame: Reactor carbon frame.
- Fork: RockShox Lyrik Ulitmate Charger 2 RCT3.
- Shock: RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate RCT. Custom ML 380 Tune.
- Drivetrain: SRAM X01 Eagle
- Chainset: SRAM X1 Carbon DUB
- Wheels: Mavic Deemax DH
- Tyres: Maxxis Assegai 2.5WT Front, Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT Rear.
- Brakes: SRAM Code RSC
- Seatpost: RockShox Reverb Stealth
- Saddle: Nukeproof Horizon
- Handlebar: Nukeproof Horizon Carbon
- Stem: Nukeproof Horizon
- Grips: Nukeproof Sam Hill Signature
- Price: £5399.99
Nukeproof Reactor 275/290 Factory Specifications
- Frame: Reactor carbon frame.
- Fork: Fox 36 Float Factory Grip 2.
- Shock: Fox Float DPX2 factory.
- Drivetrain: Shimano XT
- Chainset: Shimano XT
- Wheels: DT Swiss D1700 Spline 30
- Tyres: Maxxis Assegai 2.5WT Front, Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT Rear.
- Brakes: Shimano XT
- Seatpost: RockShox Reverb Stealth
- Saddle: Nukeproof Horizon SL
- Handlebar: Nukeproof Horizon
- Stem: Nukeproof Horizon
- Grips: Nukeproof Sam Hill Signature
- Price: £4899.99
Nukeproof Reactor 275/290 Pro Specifications
- Frame: Reactor carbon frame.
- Fork: RockShox Pike Select+ Charger 2 RC
- Shock: RockShox Super Deluxe Select+. Custom ML 380 Tune.
- Drivetrain: SRAM GX Eagle
- Chainset: SRAM GX Eagle DUB
- Wheels: DT Swiss M1700 Spline 30
- Tyres: Maxxis Assegai 2.5WT Front, Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT Rear.
- Brakes: SRAM Guide RE
- Seatpost: RockShox Reverb Stealth
- Saddle: Nukeproof Horizon SL
- Handlebar: Nukeproof Horizon
- Stem: Nukeproof Horizon
- Grips: Nukeproof Sam Hill Signature
- Price: £4399.99
Nukeproof Reactor 275/290 Elite Specifications
- Frame: Reactor carbon frame.
- Fork: Fox 36 Float Performance Grip.
- Shock: Fox Float DPX2 Performance.
- Drivetrain: Shimano SLX
- Chainset: Shimano SLX
- Wheels: DT Swiss M1900 Spline
- Tyres: Maxxis Assegai 2.5WT Front, Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT Rear.
- Brakes: Shimano SLX
- Seatpost: Brand X Ascend
- Saddle: Nukeproof Horizon SL
- Handlebar: Nukeproof Horizon
- Stem: Nukeproof Horizon
- Grips: Nukeproof Sam Hill Signature
- Price: £3799.99
Nukeproof Reactor 275/290 Expert Specifications
- Frame: Reactor alloy frame with carbon seat stays.
- Fork: RockShox Pike Select Charger RC
- Shock: RockShox Super Deluxe Select+. Custom ML 380 Tune.
- Drivetrain: SRAM NX Eagle
- Chainset: SRAM NX Eagle DUB
- Wheels: WTB Speed Terra
- Tyres: Maxxis Assegai 2.5WT Front, Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT Rear.
- Brakes: SRAM Guide RE
- Seatpost: Brand X Ascend
- Saddle: Nukeproof Horizon SL
- Handlebar: Nukeproof Horizon
- Stem: Nukeproof Horizon
- Grips: Nukeproof Sam Hill Signature
- Price: £3099.99
Nukeproof Reactor 275/290 Comp Specifications
- Frame: Reactor alloy frame with carbon seatstays.
- Fork: RockShox Revelation RC
- Shock: RockShox Super Deluxe R. Custom ML Tune.
- Drivetrain: SRAM SX Eagle
- Chainset: SRAM SX Eagle Powerspline
- Wheels: Sun Ringle Duroc 35 Comp
- Tyres: Maxxis Assegai 2.5WT Front, Maxxis Minion DHR II 2.4 WT Rear.
- Brakes: SRAM Guide T
- Seatpost: Brand X Ascend
- Saddle: Nukeproof Horizon SL
- Handlebar: Nukeproof Horizon
- Stem: Nukeproof Horizon
- Grips: Nukeproof Sam Hill Signature
- Price: £2749.99
- Alloy Frame only: £1899.99
- Carbon Frame only: £2499.99
Read our first ride review of the Nukeproof Reactor here, and visit the Nukeproof website here for more details.
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Looks good but I expected the pricing to be better given the direct sales model.
Nukeproof don’t have a direct sales model. They sell via Hotlines in the UK and into a dealer network.
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Was really very excited about these as a possible purchase for next year but the pricing is well off. I’d spend £3k on on yes, but Eagle SX and a Brand X Ascend dropper? Really the budget end of the spectrum. Don’t get me wrong I’ve had a Brand X dropper and currently have SX Eagle on my hardtail but it was sub £1000 not nearly £3000.