Choose your weapon: Nukeproof Mega Vs Nukeproof Giga | Mountain Bike Rider
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 มิ.ย. 2021
- Nukeproof has always been the privateer enduro racer's brand of choice, but the decision as to which model to ride got a lot harder this year with the introduction of the brand new Giga. So Nukeproof Mega or Nukeproof Giga; which one should you choose? We ride them back-to-back in the Surrey Hills and BikePark Wales to find out.
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Sounds like the mega would be a better everyday bike, but I'd have to go with the giga because it looks so much cooler
😂just what i was thinking
I like the looks of the Mega more - I think...
@@hannes6114 i think it looks a lot more like a downhill bike. ever since the first time i saw one i wanted one. shame the guy scratched his kashima stanchions on his first ride 0_0
The Giga looks cooler, but the mega is way more versatile and practical.
Probably wouldn't have either though. There's none available and there's other bikes out there which I prefer (which also aren't available)
I LOVE YOU GUYS! The first really good proper review about Mega and Giga. So great !!!
Thanks!
Great review guys. Super appreciate it as I am literally trying to decide between these two bikes. By the sounds of it the Mega is for me. Cheers
This channel is so underrated. Great vídeo, thanks. 👌
Cheers!
I adjusted the scores, so the channel has the correct rating now
I would go with the Giga due to the unique shock location. These two bikes are so killer. CRC knocked it out of the park again. So good looking and the design and paint is so sick
Nice work guys... Al's beard is looking 👌🏼 too... 👍🏼👍🏼
I have a scout hardball and love it. Adding a full sus now ! Can't wait
That float x2 won’t be a problem💀
Great vídeo !
Just bought a Reactor which I love so now waiting for their longer travel bikes to be in stock.
Interesting they are selling them now in mullet form . Love to see reviews on how that changes them
Being more of a trail and technical guy I would definitely go with the mega EX more so because of the amount of weight associated with the bike itself but having the gig around would be a really perfect setup for Stuff along the Rio Grande River which is another area that I really get to ride I'm currently on a 2015 camper in either of these two would definitely be my go-to
I have a 2020 mega , which i love .When I upgrade not sure which one I will choose .
Great video 🤘🏻
Thanks!
Great video, the chat and the enthusiasm
Much appreciated!
I’d get the giga with a great double crown fork and a coil shock. Downduro beast
GIGA🤟🏿
But I ride a Megatower these days.
Those are the nicest looking bikes about
can you show as how to mount a conversion kit hub from 5mm to 12or15mm quick release pls !
I wish, I could have one of that
Got a trek remedy at the moment and was literally looking for this comparison, I was set on the giga but 180mm travel had me second guessing myself. think I might go mega as it just seems like it might be the SLIGHTLY better all rounder 🤷🏼♂️
Yeah I think the Megas gonna be a better choice after being used to riding a remedy, the difference is gonna be a shock to the system either way seeing as theres such a drastic difference in geo but the mega makes more sense as an all rounder.
@@samc821 I went from a 2019 remedy to a 2020 mega 2 years ago . Very different ride . Overall I prefer the mega . The remedy had its moments of feeling more fun and playful. But the mega overall is a faster bike that I feel more stable and confident on . While the remedy had its moments of feeling twitchy at speed .
Hey man, would there be a clear difference between them if you had to ride 3 or 4 miles on flat grass to get to trails?
id go for the mega if you want a one bike all rounder , and the giga if you already have a trail bike .
Hey guys love these bikes and the comparison. We do a lot of trail and some enduro riding so a fair bit of climbing, are the bikes evenly matched in climbing capabilities or is one definitely more suitable with all round capabilities?👍
Thanks! They're so close in climbing performance that it doesn't really make a difference.
Great comparison and good video. If I wanted one bike as my do-it-all bike I'd probably pick the Mega, but if I wanted a big travel brawler to compliment a shorter travel trail bike (like the Reactor) I'd go for the Giga. I also think the Giga with a Fox 40 fork and DHX2 coil shock would be an awesome park bike.
One thing I noticed you mention twice is that they both have 170mm forks. I was under the impression the Giga is supposed to have a 180mm fork.
Thanks for the kind words. Yes, you're right about the fork travel. This kind of got missed in all the info we were trying to get across, so apologies!
@@MBRmagazine No worries, mistake happen (although it would possibly explain why you needed different fork setups). As Nukeproof is practically a CRC direct to consumer brand these days customers are relying on comparisons like these as they're unlikely to find a LBS with either/both and you've done a great job with this comparison (definitly better than Vital MTB's attempt, which ended more a 275 Factory vs 290 RS comparison than Mega vs Giga; at least here you compared two equivalent 290 Factory's).
It's super annoying as we can't go in and correct the video now, but at the end of the day it doesn't affect the conclusion of the video. Glad you enjoyed it - we'll definitely try and do more of these in the future as there's so much crossover out there now.
After two years of struggling to decide which of the eight or ten bikes I liked, this video helped me to decide. I then had to wait until Nukeproof brought out the 297 version of the bike that I eventually bought. Wait for it... Which was the Mega! Of course we all have different preferences, but the 297 Mega has been perfect for me from day one and I'm really pleased with it. The first time I rode down a big fast swooping corner and the Mega 297 railed around it super smooth, I knew I'd bought the right bike. Thanks guys, keep up the great work! 🙂
What should i buy . 60% bikepark 40% hometrails and Some Little Tours ? What will ne youre Choice
Loving my Giga!
How does it climb... Especially any tech/rocky climbing? I've ridden big bikes that had poor traction over rocks andb were cumbersome trying to lift the front on ledgey climbs... Then others that climb tech like a goat despite being big travel bikes.
@@JLambinator It climbs really well on those long sustained fire road climbs. I have the bike in 275 but if I was planning on doing some tech climbs with it, I would probably get the 29er.
Great video an analysis!!
What about cable rattling and chain slapping?
Both are pretty quiet, although the ferrules that hold the cables into the frame at the entry and exit ports on the Giga did keep coming out on our test bike. Not an impossible problem to solve though.
@@MBRmagazine that happened on my mega elite, quick rap off electrical tape and pushed back in gave a snug fit
Giga all. Day every day
Wow just pick one. Pay for it and have it delivered! Easy as that... LOL.
Which one climbs better and which one is better for hard and fast downhill sections?
Its really hard to choose one of them….
Wait... did you say the Giga is more playful???? Great video. Which one climbs techy, rocky trails better?
To be honest, we didn't do a lot of techy, rocky climbs on either bike since we were having too much fun going down!
Giga has a 63.5 deg head tube across the 27.5, MX and 29er
We measured the actual head angle rather than relying on Nukeproof's figures.
Do you think the Mega would benefit from a shock with a bigger negative chamber (e.g. Meg Neg on a Super Deluxe), to help with being able to pump and keep up with the Giga (due to increased mid range support)?
Not sure the MegNeg would be a good fit for the Mega since, looking at the leverage curves, it is digressive initially with a similar mid-stroke to the Giga. Which means it will likely make it too soft to sag, then too firm after. Certainly Hill isn't running one on his Mega.
@@MBRmagazine what about a Vorsprung Tractive Tune? I have an RS model with the Super Deluxe which I love in the rough, but really notice not being able to pump on flow trails. One of my riding mates has a Giga, and I can relate to your comments about not being able to keep up.
@@samalexander1068 flow trails are mtb-ing now?, probably the in the same way resort snowboarding equals freerideing.
in the rough is where it matters, not on flow lines. Having said that, I do think I might have made a mistake with the Giga.. but, before being sure, I need to do much more testing. From where I stand now, Mega would/could have been a better choice, maybe a size bigger to bring some more stability into the game. The glide sensation is what I am missing.. and the glide sensation is what I am looking for. I wish I had seen this video before taking delivery of the Giga.
p.s. laughing out loud at ppl saying a 170(maybe even 180?😁🙊)/162 mm bike is a great allrounder
@@eugenux Put a coil on it !
I had a mega but interested in a giga, have you tested the 2022 ones?
Nothing new
None available anywhere till January 😭😭😭
How does the Giga would compare to the Spindrift from Propain?
Literally am shopping for these two bikes. 27.5 though.
Leaning towards Spindrift with DHX2…
I think the tyee is better comparison. Spindrift is labeled as a freeride bike. I would love to see a shootout between the giga, enduro, spindrift, tyee and spire.
7:28 where can i find the recommended settings for the shock? All i could find is 30% sag
We spoke to the product manager directly, and as he is the same weight and height as us, the settings were transferable. Not sure that NP has a set-up calculator unfortunately.
@@MBRmagazine May i ask which settings they gave to you?
You wouldn’t happen to have Nukeproofs recommended shock settings for the Giga would you? I’ve contacted them, as I’m having a little trouble getting mine feeling good.
All damping settings from closed position
Rider weight 80kg
Mega Rear shock
180psi
LSR 13
HSR 4
LSC 13
HSC 8
Giga Rear Shock
190psi
LSR 11
HSR 5
LSC 11
HSC 8
@@MBRmagazine brilliant, appreciate that! 👍🏻
So it doesnt even feel good? Are you happy with your choice?
@@rog86 dude it was only getting the rear shock to feel spot on for my weight and riding, I’m fussy, I’ve got it now. It’s an awesome bike
@@dazeccles sweet, cheers dude. :) 👍
How would the Giga compare to spezialize enduro ?
Similar, however, more pop on the Giga, mid stroke is much better.
@@dazeccles how would you compare these two in terms of pedal bob? Which one is more efficient? By that I mean pedalling on the descends or flat sections with higher gears, not uphill. Cheers
My enduro is fucking amazing, I wanted a giga but it sold and I settled for an enduro. I still want to ride a giga, maybe even more so after experiencing the enduro.
So the Mega is still mega but not as mega as the Giga? Gotcha!
But it’s not 1,000 times better! 😉
This one time. At band camp
Any would be nice if you could actually get one
Welcome to 2021!
Nukeproof website shows rear shock size on giga is 205x65mm not 60mm. Ur numbers were wrong.
205x60 is correct,it's even printed clearly on the giga frame
You're thinking of the 180mm travel 27.5 rear end
You mentioned that you set the X2 up using Nukeproofs recommended settings, what are those? I can’t find any recommended settings from Nukeproof, or did you mean Fox?
We got some recommended settings from the Nukeproof designer/engineer, since he's a similar weight to our test riders we could use his settings as a good starting point. We don't think Nukeproof actually publishes these anywhere.
@@MBRmagazine Would you mind giving me those recommended settings together with the weight of the rider and psi?
@@MBRmagazine i would also be very interested in these settings :)
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Mega Vs Dreadnought?
Haven't ridden a mega yet, dread was nice even though it wasn't setup for me.
I have 2021 MAGA and I love it
Nukeproof bikes are soooo sexy like I'm going to buy one
Which one is Sam racing on ?
Looks like he just announced it yesterday. It's the Mega. Which makes sense given the long stages and tiring days of an EWS.
@@LiveFast135i that's really interesting. Was there an explanation as to the differences?
@@MBRmagazine He seems to be the only team member to choose the mega, with Elliott , Dan , Kelan all on the Giga (and I think all on 297) what do you think
What is that accent?
I'm waiting for the nukeproof mega ebike I saw in Scotland ridden by nigel page 😝🙀
Really ?
Yep, spoke to him about it, got a vid and photos bit promised I wouldn't release them, it's coming soon, just a delay as with everything
@@alexstudly interesting
Cost more than a decent car lol 😂
Super, not sSyouper. Got to me that.
This guy selling coke? trying to make big difference on weight... which is by grams.
SC no longer has VPP patents, and here we see results :)