Nukeproof Giga 290c Elite 2021)

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As riders, we are all guilty of the gluttonous sin; we never stop striving, never stop pushing, enough is never enough in the hunt for the ultimate. It’s a constant push for bigger, longer, rougher and faster with ever increasing demands on the performance and capabilities of our bike. The pursuit is endless.

It’s a motto that athletes like Sam Hill live by. The new Nukeproof Giga is the embodiment of this idea; Designed to be the ultimate hard-hitting Super-Enduro weapon for when you just need more.   

The Giga is a seriously capable machine, with 180mm (27.5”) or 170mm (29”) rear travel; the Giga is a monster truck of a bike that has travel in reserve for when you need it. But to pigeonhole it as a point and shoot machine would be a disservice as it is so much more capable than this might suggest! Due to the way that it uses its travel; the Giga gives you the feel of a big bike, yet the versatility of a modern super-enduro bike. The Giga has a dynamic and confidence inspiring ride to help you push your limits in all kinds of terrain. It’s equally at home at big mountain technical enduro stages of venues like La Thuile, as it is lapping the biggest lines in the Whistler bike park.  

The suspension is designed to be super supple off the top, whilst being supportive in the mid stroke and progressive throughout the rest of the travel. The anti-squat is optimised to ensure the Giga descends like a hooligan yet behaves itself on the climb back to the top for the next run.

The suspension platform is based on the same horseshoe driven linkage as our award-winning Dissent downhill frame, albeit now with a 2-stage main pivot flip chip. Using an eccentric axle system, riders can alter the Kinematic progressivity; so the bike can be tailored to suit the conditions on the trail with only an 8mm allen key.

  • Setting 1 = 25.5% progression 
  • Setting 2 = 29% progression. 

Both settings have a super supple beginning for small bump compliance. They also both have good mid-stroke support for better cornering and pumping. Like the Dissent, the progression drops off in the end stroke to prevent mid-stroke harshness or spiking and allows more tuning options with volume spacers. 

The + Progressive setting can be used to add shock progression on a coil set up just like adding a volume spacer to an air shock. The added suppleness is also good in wet and slippery conditions. 

The Giga Frame is constructed completely from UD 700/800 Carbon fibre. This allowed us to optimise the stiffness and compliance of the frame parts individually. The front triangle has been tailored for stability and precision, whilst the rear triangle was designed for compliance to help tracking and provide grip. Another bonus of the carbon rear triangle is that it has a lower un-sprung mass for ultimate suspension performance.

Available in 5 sizes (Small to XXL) in either 27.5” or 29” wheel size, there is the perfect fit for everyone. The frame geometry is Long, Low, Slack and Steep as it is based around our saddle offset principle, which ensures the seated riding position is tailored across all sizes, with steeper seat angles on bigger frames. The Seat tube is also designed for maximum seat post insertion to allow maximum drop.

The Giga is also sculptured to fit a 750ml water bottle (carbon bottle cage included) as well as an accessory mount under the top tube for emergency trail tools. All models also feature an integrated rear mud guard and plenty of clearance for up to 2.5” tyres. The frames feature a clear paint protection kit as standard with 3D contoured rubber downtube, seat and chain stay protection.

The Nukeproof GIGA: Gluttony is not a sin.

         
FRAME   Nukeproof Giga 290 Carbon, 170mm Travel, ultra-strong monocoque UD Carbon Fibre frame, adjustable main pivot, internally piped cable routing, ISCG 05 mounts, Enduro Bearings, Threaded 73mm BB, Boost 148mm rear axle spacing, 3D contoured Rubber frame protection and Factory fitted clear paint protection kit covering TT/DT/CS/SS    
FORK   Fox 38 Float, Performance Elite Series, Grip 2 Damper, 180mm, 44mm Offset, BOOST, Black (SHORT ID: D6GW    
SHOCK   Fox Float X2, Performance Series, EVOL, 2 Position lever, Custom CM, RM, Rezi CM tune, 205x60mm, Trunnion with Bearing End, 1x 0.3 spacer fitted. (SHORT ID: D63L)    
FRONT WHEEL   DT Swiss E1900 SPLINE 29", 6 Bolt, 110x15mm    
REAR WHEEL   DT Swiss E1900 SPLINE 29", 6 Bolt, Shimano Microspline Driver, 148x12mm    
TYRES   Front: Michelin Wild Enduro 29" x 2.4, GUM-X TS TLR, Rear: Michelin Wild Enduro 29" x 2.4, GUM-X TS TLR    
CRANKSET   Shimano SLX M7100 12-Speed, Hollowtech 2, 170mm, 30T, 52mm Chainline    
SHIFTER   Shimano SLX M7100-IR, 12-speed Rapidfire Plus, I-Spec EV    
REAR DERAILEUR   Shimano SLX M7100, SGS 12-Speed, Shadow Plus    
CHAIN   Shimano SLX M7100 HG 12-speed Inc Quicklink     
CASSETTE   Shimano SLX M7100-12, 12-Speed (HYPERGLIDE+), 10-51T    
CHAIN GUIDE    Nukeproof guide, 28-36T, ISCG-05, black    
BRAKES   Shimano SLX M7120, 4 Pot Brake, Metallic Pads with Fins    
 FRONT ROTOR   Shimano SM-RT66, 203mm    
REAR ROTOR   Shimano SM-RT66, 203mm    
HANDLEBARS   Nukeproof Horizon V2 25mm Rise, Width - S780mm, M780mm, L800mm, XL800mm, XXL800mm)     
STEM   Nukeproof Horizon, 50mm, Black    
SADDLE   Nukeproof Horizon Enduro, Black    
SEATPOST   Brand X Ascend internal w Shimano SL-MT500-IL Remote lever, S:125mm drop; M:150mm drop; L/XL/XXL:170mm drop     
HEADSET   Nukeproof, 44-56 IITS    
GRIPS   Nukeproof Sam Hill Signature    
BEARINGS   Enduro Bearings    
WEIGHT: (SIZE MEDIUM)    15.2Kgs/33.4lbs (Tubeless)