Nukeproof Release Limited Edition Reactor 290c Worx
PRESS RELEASE: Nukeproof
To mark 30 years of the brand, Nukeproof have announced a limited edition Worx version of their Reactor which they are calling "our ultimate trail bike."
The Reactor 290c Worx is the latest bike to join the exclusive collection of Worx models from Nukeproof that has previously included a replica of Sam Hill's green and gold EWS winning Mega 275 and the raw aluminium Mega 290 which was released last year.
Just like the previous Worx models from Nukeproof they have covered the standard Reactor 290c in a whole range of top of the line components which includes Sram’s AXS line up. Joining the dream build of parts is a custom raw carbon frame finish that highlights the UD woven carbon and is finished with chrome finishing decals.
Alongside a full set SRAM AXS components is RockShox's Pike Ultimate fork with the new Charger 2.1 damper offering 140mm of travel. Out back is the RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate RCT set at 130mm of travel. To finish off the bike Nukeproof have included items from the premium Horizon range including the Nukeproof Horizon Carbon bars.
 | Key to the WORX spec this year is Sram’s AXS line up. Launched earlier this year the Eagle AXS and Reverb AXS systems offer riders the next level of personalization and control through wireless technology. By removing the clutter and complexity, they streamlined the cockpit and created the ultimate performance drivetrain and dropper set up. AXS is designed to be simple to set up and maintain thanks to the latest pure shifting technology. Using these latest technologies, the limited-edition Reactor 290c WORX blends an aggressive frame design with high performance components and the latest braking and suspension packages to create the ultimate trail weapon. |
Specification:
Frame: Nukeproof Reactor 290 Carbon, 130mm Travel, UD woven Carbon Fibre front triangle/chainstays/seat stays, internal cable routing, custom-tuned rear shock, Enduro bearings, threaded bottom bracket, boost 148mm rear axle spacing, 3D contoured frame protection
Fork: RockShox Pike Ultimate Charger 2 RC2 140mm, 51mm Offset, BOOST, Debonair, Gloss Silver
Shock: RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate RCT, Custom ML 380 tune, 210x50mm, Bearing End (Comes with 1x bottomless token fitted so you have one if needed.)
Front Wheel: DT Swiss XM1501 SPLINE 30,29", Centrelock, 110x15mm
Rear Wheel: DT Swiss XM1501 SPLINE 30, 29", Centrelock, 148x12mm
Tyres: Front: Maxxis Assegai 29”x2.5 WT 3C MaxxTerra/EXO+/TR, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29”x2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra/EXO+/TR
Crankset: SRAM XO1 Carbon Eagle 12-Speed, 170mm, 30T, B148, DUB
Shifter: SRAM Eagle AXS 2 button 12-Speed
Rear Derailleur: SRAM XO1 Eagle AXS 12-Speed
Chain: SRAM GX Eagle 12-Speed
Cassette: SRAM XG-1295 EAGLE, 12-Speed,10-50T
Brakes: SRAM G2 Ultimate
Front Rotor: SRAM Centreline, 200mm
Rear Rotor: SRAM Centreline, 180mm
Handlebars: Nukeproof Horizon Carbon 25mm Rise, Width - S780mm, M780mm, L800mm, XL800mm)
Stem: Nukeproof Horizon, 50mm, Black
Saddle: Nukeproof Horizon SL, Red
Seatpost: RockShox Reverb AXS with AXS Remote, 31.6mm; M: 440mm length, 150mm drop; L + XL: 480mm length, 170mm drop.
Headset: Nukeproof, 44-56 IITS
Grips: Nukeproof Sam Hill Signature
Fork: RockShox Pike Ultimate Charger 2 RC2 140mm, 51mm Offset, BOOST, Debonair, Gloss Silver
Shock: RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate RCT, Custom ML 380 tune, 210x50mm, Bearing End (Comes with 1x bottomless token fitted so you have one if needed.)
Front Wheel: DT Swiss XM1501 SPLINE 30,29", Centrelock, 110x15mm
Rear Wheel: DT Swiss XM1501 SPLINE 30, 29", Centrelock, 148x12mm
Tyres: Front: Maxxis Assegai 29”x2.5 WT 3C MaxxTerra/EXO+/TR, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29”x2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra/EXO+/TR
Crankset: SRAM XO1 Carbon Eagle 12-Speed, 170mm, 30T, B148, DUB
Shifter: SRAM Eagle AXS 2 button 12-Speed
Rear Derailleur: SRAM XO1 Eagle AXS 12-Speed
Chain: SRAM GX Eagle 12-Speed
Cassette: SRAM XG-1295 EAGLE, 12-Speed,10-50T
Brakes: SRAM G2 Ultimate
Front Rotor: SRAM Centreline, 200mm
Rear Rotor: SRAM Centreline, 180mm
Handlebars: Nukeproof Horizon Carbon 25mm Rise, Width - S780mm, M780mm, L800mm, XL800mm)
Stem: Nukeproof Horizon, 50mm, Black
Saddle: Nukeproof Horizon SL, Red
Seatpost: RockShox Reverb AXS with AXS Remote, 31.6mm; M: 440mm length, 150mm drop; L + XL: 480mm length, 170mm drop.
Headset: Nukeproof, 44-56 IITS
Grips: Nukeproof Sam Hill Signature
The Reactor 290c Worx will be available in limited numbers from Nukeproof dealers or online from July 4 2020. The SRP is £6499.99/ €7499.99/ $6499.99
For more information, visit nukeproof.com/
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We have low taxes. You have Whistler and won't go bankrupt if you get cancer.
Carbon fibers can be either uni-directional or woven. It isn't uni-directional woven.
(It's looks great though!)
Got some at 93 worlds, but had to sell them too pay off money I borrowed to get there in the first place!
Is good to see original mountain bike brands kept alive, there is a lot of old brands under buy outs
Yeti, Onza GT sram rockshox Manitou Marzocchi to name a few, but does help to keep history of mountain biking alive
Would be easier to name ones that have not changed, but as long as the passion for the original company is there nothing really changes !!
So many companies have been bought and sold over the years that the only thing that remains of the original is the logo. The mountain biking companies I was throwing my lawn-mowing and bike shop job money at in the early 1990s are mostly gone now, but it's good to see a few brands have been able to weather the dowturns of the early to mid 2000s and continue to produce quality equipment.
Although I do prefer satin or matte for day to day life on my MTB's.
probably got neg popped because people thought i meant it in a negative way :-P thats not true...rellay like that nukeproof. it was more of a fun statement but who cares ;-)
haha you gotta be kidding :-) cheers
Also why the low US price aqnd the high EUR price?
As per reactor design, which is effin great(I love mine), when you guys will up-date the Mega?, not on the geo/angles but on the suspension design.
I know it has been up-date as I did considered buying one. After some testing, I decided against it and opted for the Reactor, as it is the bike that is far more interesting and capable. I wanted to like and to own a Mega for several years now but, I cannot go to terms with the boring, single-minded, unidirectional suspension design.
I also dislike the continuous repetition of the fact that Mr. Sam Hill wins on it. Yes, he wins on it!, we know that and we appreciate it; but, he is a paid athlete. And also, at his skill lvl, he could win on anything(bike/brand) and you guys know it. So, at least here, stop with the marketing.
Back to the topic, I'm not saying that Mega should be like a Reactor. I'm just saying that it could be more bike, I'm saying that it could have a better suspension design. Any bike can be made to be a pseudo-DH bike down the hill. Not any bike can be made to be good anywhere elese beside that 'down the hill'.
As it is, for me at least, it is not inspiring, not even at the same lvl as the Reactor and certain not on the same lvl as other bikes in the category. It is VERY capable on the downs but that's it. No nuances, no extra abilities, nothing. It is very nice when you have up-lift access and you are using it as DH bike. But, once you move away from the bike-park, it is a terribly borring bike and that is only because of the suspension design. You guys sell tons of them, which is very good. Take some of those money and use them to design a better Mega.
And also, next time, make sure you leave space for a water bottle within the main triangle. Backpacks are obsolete and plain nasty for 1 day trips(epic or not); having a big bottle on the bike and one in the hip-pack is so much nicer, comfy-er and easier.
P.S. let the downvote begin as here, no one can say anything that can't be considered a positive input or a pro-industry trends opinion. Cheers!
Sam is "paid", but he's also the best in the world, so could choose to ride for any team/ bike brand he wanted, he's not the type to ride a bag of spanners for $$$ . Lets also not ignore Elliott's EWS title and 4x medal and our other athletes and customers that have proven the bikes credentials.
Most importantly though we've a lot of stoked customers (me included) who enjoy going for a ride every weekend. But its all appreciated feedback and lets go back to the bike in question; the Reactor 290c Worx, that things rad!
Ps. Stash bibs are a revelation!
I do appreciate the honest reply.
Yes, that 290 rocks!, personally, I'd put a lyrik to make it more menacing but, even with the silver pike, it is still damn gorgeous.
Wow..you struck me as the real connoisseur here. Please, do tell more about bikes, bike design, suspension and kinematics.
Well, that was your aniversary bike. If you're trying the hardest on the aniversary bike, when do you try it?
P.S. absolutely love the down-voting; all I did was point and some other, actually nice, bike components and the down-voting began. Hahahaha. I'm really curious, from all those down-voters, who among them would spec his reactor with a pike instead of a lyrik, given the possibility to choose between them..., reaaaaly curious about that.