Nukeproof Reactor 290 Carbon 2026

£5,499.00

Nukeproof Reactor 290 Carbon 2026The Nukeproof Reactor 290 Carbon is engineered as the ultimate aggressive trail bike, balancing precision climbing with fearless descending. From its full UD carbon fibre frame to its trail-optimised geometry, the Reactor delivers a lightweight, stiff, and responsive ride that excels on technical terrain. Long climbs — Read More

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Nukeproof Reactor 290 Carbon 2026

The Nukeproof Reactor 290 Carbon is engineered as the ultimate aggressive trail bike, balancing precision climbing with fearless descending. From its full UD carbon fibre frame to its trail-optimised geometry, the Reactor delivers a lightweight, stiff, and responsive ride that excels on technical terrain. Long climbs and epic descents are no challenge thanks to its adaptable design, confident handling, and rear suspension tuned for traction, comfort, and control. Built for riders who demand performance and reliability, the Reactor is a true all-rounder, ready to tackle anything the trail throws at it.

Every detail of the Reactor 290 Carbon is designed for long days on the bike. Its front triangle accommodates a full-size 750 ml water bottle, while under-top-tube accessory mounts provide space for tools or spares. Mud clearance up to 2.6 inches, MAX bearings, tube-in-tube cable routing, and 3D contoured rubber frame protection combine to make maintenance easy and riding enjoyable. With adjustable Trail or Rail geometry and a meticulously engineered carbon chassis, the Reactor adapts to any terrain, whether conquering technical singletrack or powering through alpine descents.

Key Features

  • Nukeproof Reactor V2 290 Carbon frame, 140 mm travel, full UD carbon including chain and seat stays

  • Optimized geometry with Trail/Rail flip chip for versatile climbing and descending

  • RockShox Lyrik Select+ 150 mm fork and Super Deluxe Select+ rear shock

  • Nukeproof Horizon PRO 29″ wheels with Schwalbe Magic Mary and Nobby Nic Evo tyres

  • SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain and SRAM Maven Bronze brakes

  • Internal cable routing, MAX bearings, 3D contoured rubber frame protection

  • Front triangle accommodates 750 ml bottle; accessory mount for tools/spares

  • Mud clearance for tyres up to 2.6 inches, designed for all-day trail performance

  • Adjustable Tranz-X dropper seatpost with SRAM remote lever

  • Weight: 14.11 kg (31.04 lbs, tubeless)

Size Rider Height (cm) Rider Height (ft/in)
S 159 – 169 5’2″ – 5’7″
M 167 – 177 5’6″ – 5’10”
L 175 – 185 5’9″ – 6’0″
XL 183 – 193 6’0″ – 6’4″
XXL 191 – 201 6’3″ – 6’7″

Bike specifications are advised by the manufacturer and can be subject to change without prior warning.

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Specification

Frame

Nukeproof Reactor V2 290 Carbon, 140mm Travel, ultra-strong monocoque UD Carbon Fibre frame, internally piped cable routing, ISCG 05 mounts, Max Bearings, Threaded 73mm BB, Boost 148mm rear axle spacing and 3D contoured Rubber frame protection

Rear Shock

RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ Air, 210x55mm, Bearing End, Custom Tuned with 1 Token, Rebound 55, Compression 30, 4x Lockout

Fork

RockShox Lyrik Select +, Charger 3.1 RC2, 29" Boost 15x110mm Maxle Stealth, Debonair, 150mm, Gloss Black, 44mm Offset

Stem

Nukeproof Horizon, 45mm, Black

Handle Bars

Nukeproof Horizon V2 25mm Rise, Width – S/M780mm, L800mm, XL800mm, XXL800mm

Tape Grips

Nukeproof Neutron Single Lock On, Diameter – NP1 – 29.6mm, NP2 & NP3 – 31.8mm

Brakes

SRAM Maven Bronze, Organic pads

Rear Derailleur

SRAM Transmission GX Rear Derailleur

Shift Levers

SRAM AXS POD Right Bridge MMX

Cassette

SRAM GX CS1275 T-Type, 12-Speed, 10-52T

Chainset

SRAM GX Eagle, 12-Speed, DUB, 165mm, 30T T-Type, 55mm CL

Wheels

Nukeproof Horizon PRO. F: 29", 15x110mm Boost, R:29", XD Freehub, 148x12mm Boost

Front Tyre

Schwalbe Magic Mary Evo, Super Trail, TLE, 62-622 / 29x 2.4" Ultra Soft

Rear Tyre

Schwalbe Nobby Nic Evo, Super Trail, TLE, 62-622 / 29x 2.4" Soft

Saddle

Nukeproof Horizon SL

Seat Post

Tranz-X YS108 Internal with SRAM Remote lever, S:150mm drop; M:170mm drop; L:200mm drop; XL/XXL:230mm drop

Discipline

MTB

Material

Carbon

Wheel size

29"

Season

2026

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