Nukeproof MegaWatt
The MegaWatt, New Spec & Wildman E-Bike 'Tony
To celebrate the launch of the new stock of MegaWatt’s, Nukeproof sent Ant “Tony” Hale to hang with Caldwell visuals and rip on his MegaWatt. The lad from Skem is a wild character. Powered by large British bakers & a well know chicken shop he can rail his MegaWatt. Enjoy and repeat.
Since launching the MegaWatt has started to rack up some highly prestigious Awards being crowned E-Bike of the Year by leadign magazine MBUK & Bike Radar. Its even some stage wins and a podium at the E-Enduro World Series with our team.
So what is new? Honestly it’s the same award-winning Megawatt frame and Shimano EP8 drive system remain, with a few tweaks to specification and subtle mods. As well as the Facoty, Elite and Comp models, Nukeproof introduce an all-new model to the line-up; the hard-hitting RS spec MegaWatt- for those that demand that little bit more.
Like the rest of the Nukeproof “RS range”, it’s specification is dictated by our Nukeproof-Sram Factory athletes. The RS is slightly overforked, so should sway towards a more gravity intended rider. +10mm on the Rockshox ZEB Ultimate forks and with the grip and durability from the Michelin DH22 show that this Megawatt is ready to lapped of the park, Downhill track or anything else you can throw at it. The new RS now completes the line up of Mega, Giga, Reactor and Scout all finished in Black ‘n Chrome.
What about the stock? With Elite models already in stores, RS and Comp Models are on the way to our dealers now (have a look for a local dealer to you here). The Factory models aiming to land in Mid-August. Keep an eye on our website and we will update delivery times and when the next drop of bikes is to our stores.
Full Spec’s and geometry can be found here, but a quick overview below.
RS Build
- Fork: RockShox Zeb Ultimate Charger 2.1 RC2 180mm, 44mm Offset
- Shock: RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate RCT Coil
- Brakes: SRAM Code RSC, 220mm Rotor Front/ 200mm Rear
- Drivetrain: SRAM X01 AXS 12 speed
- Battery: Shimano 630WH
- Seat post: Bike Yoke Revive
- Wheels: Nukeproof Horizon V2
- Tyres: Michelin DH22
- Handlebars: Nukeproof Horizon Carbon
- Grips: Nukeproof Sam Hill Signature Grips
FACTORY:
- Fork: Fox 38 Float, 29”, Factory Series, Kashima, Grip 2 Damper, 170mm, 44mm
- Rear Shock: Fox Float X2, Factory Series, Kashima, EVOL, 2 Position lever,
- Drivetrain: Shimano XT Deore 12speed
- Brakes: Shimano XT M8120 4 pot, 220mm Rotor Front, 203mm Rear
- Battery: Shimano 630WH
- Seatpost: Bikeyoke Divine Stealth with Brand-X Remote lever
- Wheels: DT Swiss H1700
- Tyres: Maxxis Assegai 29”x2.5 WT 3C MaxxGrip/DD/TR, Rear: Maxxis Assegai 27.5”x2.5 WT 3C MaxxGrip/DD/TR
- Handlebars: Nukeproof Horizon V2
- Stem: Nukeproof Horizon 45mm
- Grips: Nukeproof Sam Hill Signature Grips
ELITE:
- Fork: Fox 38 Float, 29”, Performance Elite Series, Grip 2 Damper, 170mm, 44mm
- Rear Shock: Fox Float X2, Performance Elite Series, EVOL, 2 Position lever,
- Drivetrain: Shimano SLX Deore 12speed
- Battery: Shimano 630WH
- Brakes: Shimano SLX 4 pot, 220mm rotor Front, 200mm Rear
- Seatpost: Brand X Ascend with Brand-X Remote lever
- Wheels: Nukeproof Horizon V2 wheelset
- Tyres: Maxxis Assegai 29”x2.5 WT 3C MaxxGrip/DD/TR, Rear: Maxxis Assegai 27.5”x2.5 WT 3C MaxxGrip/DD/TR
- Handlebars: Nukeproof Horizon V2
- Stem: Nukeproof Horizon 45mm
- Grips: Nukeproof Sam Hill Signature Grips
COMP:
- Fork: RockShox Domain, 29”, Motion Control RC damper, 170mm, 44mm
- Rear Shock: RockShox Super Deluxe Select R
- Drivetrain: Shimano M6100 Deore 12speed
- Battery: Shimano 504WH
- Brakes: Shimano M6100 Deore 4 pot, 220mm rotor Front, 200mm Rear
- Seatpost: Brand X Ascend with Brand-X Remote lever
- Wheels: Sun-Ringle Duroc SD37 Comp
- Tyres: Maxxis Assegai WT 3C MaxxGrip/DD/TR, Rear: Assegai WT 3C MaxxGrip/DD/TR
- Handlebars: Nukeproof Neutron V2
- Stem: Nukeproof Neutron 45mm
- Grips: Nukeproof Sam Hill Signature Grips
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