[Closed] Nukeproof Mega - a couple of questions?

Just trying to get my head round the seat tube angles , the Mega is 75degs will this make you more centred on the bike standing up and put your legs in a good position for efficient peddling for the climbs,
or is it a slight compromise for efficiency,but improved handling down hill, am I on the right track ? ❓

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75degrees is proper steep for a seat-tube,

er, it'll help keep the front wheel down on steep climbs.

er, it'll make the saddle easier to get behind on steep descents/getting radical like that 'intense at wiggle' advert on the right hand side of the page right now (see it?)

er, it'll increase the clearance between the seat-tube and rear wheel - meaning the designer (brant) can reduce the chainstay length if he wants.

or a combination of all of the above.

(+other things i'm too stupid/drunk to think of)

Thanks Ahwiles , I'm riding an Orange Strange 5 at the moment and that is 73degs 67deg head angle, I notice the Alpine 160 is 74degs and 66.5degs so it seems to me slacker the head angle , you need to keep the seat tube steeper, so Mega is 75degs and 66degs head angle, then the 224 is 72degs and 64 degs but DH geometry is for a different type of riding .
Too much for a Sunday morning 😀 No got that wrong ST4 is 74degs and 68degs I give up leave it to people who know..

I've got a couple of questions for Brant: -

I'm just about to push the button on ordering one, wanted to check what the seatpost dia. is? .pdf spec sheet says 31.6 but website page says 30.9...?

Also, just wanted to check, the maxle is 12mm, right?

Lastly, like a couple of guys on this thread, at 5'9" I'm swithering between sml and Med...out of interest whatt size did stw test?

Cheers!

Here a video abaout the beauty beast

Old thread I know but...
Seriously considering the Mega as a replacement for my 575. If I was to replace the rear shock with an RP23, would it be worth it? (RP23 already purchased, so monetary considerations don't count) More reliable than the Monarch? Better performance? Was speccing the Monarch done for price-point considerations? What about warranty? Would using the RP23 void it?
Another question (assuming Brant is listening). Where is the seatpost binder slot?
I'm a bit confused about the headset compatibility. What would be the recommended headset for 150mm RS Revelations with non-tapered steerer.
Thanks in advance.

Any new if/where will there be any demo bikes?

Deveron, can't comment on longevity or how it'll work in a Mega but comparing a Monarch with an RP23 in the Hemlock, there's not much in it at all, if you'd stuck a Fox sticker on the can I'd not have even thought about it. Both very nice kit, as far as I can tell Fox is only the default option because that's what people expect, not because of performance.

One of the mags went to the trouble of testing them back to back using datalogging and the Monarch was better performance wise. But they still liked the Fox, go figure..

I'm about to 'press the button' for a Large yellow one. I've already convinced myself! I can see me purchasing a large amount of helicopter tape before venturing out.
I may need to start with a hybrid headset to get the 150mm Revelations to fit properly. I think I need a 1.5" external lower cup to raise the front 20mm with my shorter forks. Am I right?

my rocky mountain altitude has a 75 degree seat tube which is great for climbing but can be an ass for descending as the seat tends to hit your backside. dropper post is a must

Damn, no yellow large left! Oh well, gonna have to be stealthy... Black it is.

Left? Do you mean to pre order?

Weeell, I'm sort of 'in the trade' and persuaded my boss to become a Nukeproof dealer today and there are no Large Yellows to order from the first shipment. I can't wait, so Black it is!

If that doesn't work 'cos I can never embed things round here...[url= http://dirt.mpora.com/news/nukeproof-mega-bike-check-nige-page.html ]mpora mega vid[/url]

Seen that, very good.
Cameraman wants kicking though!

Anyone built one up yet? and what weight would a fully built one come in at roughly?

Really considering getting ride of my XC and FR bikes and just have one.

Only the ones in the vids so far! Officially not available until 1st week of June.
I'm guessing 29lb to 32lb depending on build and how much money thrown at it! Nigel Page's machine claimed 'around 30lb' and that's with Bombers and Nukeproof stuff is not the lightest around.

Hi, i've builded mine, on my personal "taste", and is about 13.9kg !!!!

Here you can see a photo ;-).

[img] http://www.mtb-forum.it/community/forum/picture.php?albumid=1121&pictureid=76385 [/img]

Any rider reviews on how these ride yet?

well, I've had mine a week now and prob done about 10hrs of riding (two 3-4 hr xc rides a more more dh'y session today).

First disclaimer is that I've just spent a load of dosh and and am in the honeymoon period but I will try to be objective...

Compared the the pitch...more firmly damped (i.e.more low speed compression, the Mega has a hard compression tune on the monarch shock)

Similarly slack (pitch had 160mm forks) although the mega is longer and feels a bit more stable at speed and in the air. Also feels a bit more eager to get in the air...perhaps the firm damping giving a bit more pop of roots etc if you want it.

Mega is stiffer (but heavier I think). Tracks really well on rooty off-camber. Feels nice and low, carves corners well and generally inspires confidence.

Does feel a bit more of an effort than the pitch on less demanding, more xc type riding. It really feels best when ridden hard. whereas the pitch was maybe a better all rounder and happier at 7 tenths...I dunno, still early days and still playing around with settings and getting used to it.

Really happy with the purchase though; I'm much more into going downhill these days and the mega is great at that; can't wait to get it to the Alps!!

pics:

https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/hD1XMyGWxrawYX3MkWGjEQ?feat=directlink

https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/rrmi-BayETDDQp-DKwcleA?feat=directlink