Nukeproof Mega Carbon: suspension setup & specs
The Nukeproof Mega Carbon is an enduro bike with 170 mm of fork travel and 160 mm at the rear. This page lists the 1 current builds with fork, shock and shock size and gives matching starting values for SAG and tyre pressure.
Calculate the setup for your Nukeproof Mega Carbon →
All builds
Fork, shock, shock size (eye-to-eye length × stroke) and rear travel, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: 29.
| Build | Fork | Shock | Shock size | Rear travel | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro 290 T-GX | RockShox ZEB Select+ (170 mm) | RockShox Vivid Select+ Air | 230x62.5 | 160 mm | 15.7 kg | – | Setup → |
How it compares
On travel, the Nukeproof Mega Carbon is right where the “enduro bike” category usually is: 170 mm up front against a median of 170 mm from 41 bikes. The rear offers 160 mm, 10 mm less than the front. On travel, it slots in between the Nukeproof Hyperfly and the Nukeproof Giga Carbon in the Nukeproof range. The frame is made of carbon.
At 15.7 kg (Pro 290 T-GX build), the weight is close to the category median of 15.7 kg. Fork and shock come from RockShox on every build.
Setup notes for this spec
- Air fork (RockShox ZEB Select+): the air valve is on top of the left leg under a cap. Change pressure in small steps (about 5 psi (0.34 bar)) and cycle the fork a few times afterwards so the air chambers can equalise.
- Rebound: turn the red RockShox adjuster fully closed first and count clicks from there – that way you can note settings and restore them later.
- Air shock (RockShox Vivid Select+ Air): measure SAG in your riding position, ideally with a helper holding the bike. Cycle the shock a few times after every pressure change.
Target SAG for the Nukeproof Mega Carbon
The table converts the recommended SAG percentages into millimetres, so you can check them with the O-ring directly on the stanchion and on the shock shaft. Adjust the air pressure until the value is right. If Nukeproof specifies its own target SAG for your model, that takes priority.
170 mm fork, 62.5 mm shock stroke (all builds)
| Riding style | Fork SAG | Shock SAG |
|---|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 29 mm | 24 % = 15.0 mm on the shock shaft |
| Trail | 20 % = 34 mm | 28 % = 17.5 mm on the shock shaft |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 37 mm | 30 % = 18.8 mm on the shock shaft |
| Bike park | 20 % = 34 mm | 27 % = 16.9 mm on the shock shaft |
How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.
Tyre pressure starting values
The values apply to 2.40″ wide tubeless tyres with a trail casing. With an inner tube add about 0.2 bar (2.9 psi), with an insert take off about 0.1 bar (1.5 psi). Stock tyres: Schwalbe Magic Mary Evo 29x2.4 / Tacky Chan Evo 29x2.4.
| Ready-to-ride weight | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| 60 kg | 1.43 bar (21 psi) | 1.63 bar (24 psi) |
| 70 kg | 1.55 bar (22 psi) | 1.75 bar (25 psi) |
| 80 kg | 1.67 bar (24 psi) | 1.87 bar (27 psi) |
| 90 kg | 1.79 bar (26 psi) | 1.99 bar (29 psi) |
| 100 kg | 1.91 bar (28 psi) | 2.11 bar (31 psi) |
| 110 kg | 2.03 bar (29 psi) | 2.23 bar (32 psi) |
| 120 kg | 2.15 bar (31 psi) | 2.35 bar (34 psi) |
Air pressure in the fork and shock
The sticker on the fork (or on the shock) and the manufacturers’ setup charts give you a first pressure. Our calculator is more precise and suggests rebound too – always check the result via SAG.