Nukeproof Giga 290 Carbon Frame (EXT Shock)

Nukeproof Giga 290 Carbon Frame (EXT Shock)

The Giga 290 Carbon EXT frame from Nukeproof is a top-performance super-enduro frame that’s optimised for use with 29″ wheels with max tyre clearance of 2.5″. It features full-carbon front and rear triangles, has 170mm rear wheel travel and is compatible with long-travel 180mm suspension forks. Ideal for enduro racing, all-mountain adventures and hardcore trail riding, this frame features a robust, stiff and lightweight construction that’s equipped with a highly tuneable and exceptional performing EXT Storia LOK V3 Coil rear shock. Plus, it’s compatible with modern components and is designed with internal routing for a dropper seatpost.

GLUTTONY – HABITUAL GREED OR EXCESS.

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, and the result is that the Giga frame is now available for 27.5”, 29” or new Mixed (Front 29”/Rear 27.5” wheel sizes) wheel set ups.

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.  

Long Travel Full Suspension Super Enduro Frame

The Giga is a seriously capable machine, with 180mm (27.5” or 29”/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.

Adjustable Suspension Platform

The suspension platform is based on the same horseshoe driven linkage as Nukeproof’s 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. 

EXT STORIA LOK V3 Rear Shock

The STORIA LOK V3 offers the revolutionary LOK Technology that allows a complete compression separate lock-out system, now totally renewed with a new design, a more progressive opening, and a totally silent working.

In order to allow every rider to use a softer spring rate and increase bike traction and handling, EXT engineers have imported from ARMA the hydralic bottom out system named HBC (Hydraulic Bottom-out Control), capable to develop more than 50% of hydraulic force only on the last part of the stroke, allowing riders to avoid any kind of bottom-out issues.

This technology allows the use of thinner bottom-out bumpers, increasing the amount of useful travel.

The STORIA V3 is also designed to serve riders who want maximum performance of a pedal-platform equipped shock, with a great support on the last millimeters of bike rear travel, with the great performance of a coilover shock.

Stiff, Strong and Lightweight Carbon Construction

The Giga Frame is constructed completely from UD 700/800 Carbon fibre. This allowed Nukeproof 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.

Long, Low and Slack Modern Enduro Geometry

Available in Small to XXL for 27.5” wheels, Small to Large for MX wheels (Front 29”/Rear 27.5” wheel sizes) and Medium to XXL for 29” wheels, there is the perfect option for everyone. The new mixed platform uses a 29” wheel up front to maximise grip and rolling efficiency whilst the 27.5” wheel out back, ensures nimble handling for manoeuvrability. 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.

Integrated Rear Mud Guard and 2.5″ Tyre Clearance

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.

Nukeproof has provided a setup guide for the EXT V3 rear shock. It can be downloaded here

EXT STORIA LOK V3 Rear Shock Spring “Weights”

• 450lbs – Medium
• 500lbs – Large
• 550lbs – X-Large
• 600lbs – XX-Large

Features:

• Material: Ultra Strong T700/800 Monocoque Carbon Fibre
• Fork Travel: 180mm
• Axle to Crown: 591mm
• Fork Offset: 42mm
• Rear Travel: 170mm
• Wheels Size: 29″
• Max Tyre Size: 2.5″
• Recommended Shock Sag (Measured seated): 30%
• Shock Size: 205x60mm
• Shock Hardware F: TRUNNION
• Shock Hardware R: 30x8mm
• Headtube: 44-56mm Tapered Semi-Integrated
• Headset: ZS44-28.6 – T2 / ZS56/40 – B8
• Bearings Required: 2x 6901-2RS MAX, 4x 6902-2RS MAX, 2×6804-2RS MAX, 2x 6900-2RS MAX
• Seatpost: 31.6mm (Internal Routing for Dropper Seatpost)
• Seat Clamp: 36.4mm
• Bottom Bracket: Threaded 73mm BSA
• Rear Hub: Boost 148x12mm
• Rear Axle: SRAM UDH Maxle Stealth M12x1.0 180mm (Thread Length 13mm)
• Chain Guide: ISCG05
• Brake Mount: 200mm Direct Post
• Protection: 3D Contoured Rubber Frame Protection for DT/SS/CS

EXT STORIA LOK V3 Rear Shock Benefits:

• Custom tuned for Mega/Giga
• 4 way adjustable (LSC-HSC-LSR-Lok proprietary system
• High flow Ø29 mm main piston
• Ø24 mm valve piston
• Ø14 mm shaft
• New Lok Technology – Progressive opening – Silent working
• Engineered rebound circuit to separate bump and rebound oil flow
• Ultra low-friction coating
• Factory tuned HBC technology
• Very low reservoir pressure for maximum sensitivity (55 PSI)
• No cavitation
• Very low hysteresis for high dynamic response
• High turbulent flow for very low temperature depending
• Low friction Energize seal
• Thinner bottom-out bumper
• New rebound knob for easy spring swap

Specification:

• Frame: Nukeproof Giga 290 Carbon, 170mm Travel, ultra-strong monocoque UD Carbon Fibre frame, adjustable main pivot, ISCG 05 mounts, Threaded 73mm BB
• Internally piped cable routing
• Enduro Bearings
• Threaded 73mm BB
• Boost 148mm rear axle spacing
• 3D contoured Rubber frame protection
• Factory fitted clear paint protection kit covering TT/DT/CS/SS
• Shock: EXT Storia LOK V3 205X60 Trunnion
• Headset: Nukeproof, 44-56 IITS
• Accessories: Nukeproof Carbon Water Bottle Cage
• Weight: 3.88Kgs/8.55lbs (Tubeless)

Buy Nukeproof Frames & Forks from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World’s Largest Online Bike Store.