![]() ![]() One of the highlights of this powerful build is the FOX Factory suspension with a 36 GRIP2 fork and DPX2 shock, controlling 140 and 130 mm of travel respectively. Why? Because Nukeproof have prioritised downhill performance and robust components over an excessively lightweight build. Spot on! We wouldn’t have specced the € 6,155 Reactor Factory any differently. We wouldn’t have specced the Nukeproof Reactor 290C Factory any differently Unlike other Nukeproof models, for example, the Mega and Giga, the Reactor doesn’t feature an accessories mount on the top tube, though there is enough room in the frame for a large drinking bottle. That being said, the Reactor isn’t completely quiet: the internally routed cables aren’t clamped at the entrance point, making a loud rattling noise on rough descents and the cable routing under the bottom bracket isn’t ideal either. Just as impressive is the generous seat- and chainstay protector, which was designed to reduce chain slap. ![]() Even after weeks of constant abuse, our test bike looks as fresh as it did on day one – very impressive. The smooth lines and harmonious olive-green finish with golden decals are eye-catching, while the extensive frame protector that comes as standard with the Reactor 290C Factory should set an example for all other brands in the test. The frame details of the 14.7 kg Reactor 290C attest to the brand’s clear focus on downhill performance. This year, the Brits enter the race with the 140 mm Reactor 290C Factory model, which has 10 mm less travel up front than the RS version we tested last year. The Nukeproof Reactor 290C is an old acquaintance. ![]()
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