Nukeproof Reactor 290 RS Carbon Bike Reviews

Review score: 8.9/10 – Updated April, 2024

Latest Price: £4599.99 – Save 15% (RRP: £5399.99)

Take a look now to discover what makes Nukeproof Reactor 290 RS Carbon Bike worthy of a review score of 8.9 out of 10.

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Nukeproof Reactor 290 RS Carbon Bike features

Quality

Quality is without doubt one of the most important factors that we consider when buying bikes, parts, accessories or clothing. As you’d imagine it’s especially important when buying Mountain Bikes. Let’s take at a look at the sort of things you can look at when trying to ascertain the quality of Nukeproof Reactor 290 RS Carbon Bike.

The first thing is material. Looking at what Nukeproof Reactor 290 RS Carbon Bike is made of will give you a really good idea of the quality overall. Take a look at the specs above and you should be able to see the material. It’s then up to you to decide if it meets your expectation.

Similarly you’ll also want to spend some time looking at the features too. Again the table above, listing the features will give you a really good overview. However you should think about the sort of features that you’d expect when buying new Mountain Bikes. It’s worth writing a list of the “must-have” features so that you don’t end up compromising and missing some important features, or alternatively end up buying an unnecessarily high specced product.

There’s also a lot of merit in checking out the brand of the product and looking at the various brands that are selling Mountain Bikes. Brands like Nukeproof are of courses extremely well respected in the cycling community so you know you’re getting a fantastic product with them. But if you’re undecided on your product you should write up a list of brands that you’d be happy to buy. It’s a great way of filtering and narrowing down the number of products when you’re searching.

Next up you’ll want to think about the price and use that as a guide to set your expectations of the quality. If you’re buying the cheapest of the options in the Mountain Bikes category you should probably expect it to not be of as good quality as the most expensive. It sounds obvious of course. But this is where you can get a bit clever and use your combination of features, specs, materials and other factors to work together to get a really good quality product at the best price. We often draw up a list of “must-haves” and use these as filters when shopping online so that you’re only seeing products that meet your criteria. You can then sort by Price>Low to get the best deals.

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Comparing Prices

Price, as you would imagine, is the most popular reason for someone buying one product over another. It is the single most important factor in choosing the majority of products we buy. The same goes for Mountain Bikes.

It’s at this stage of the buying process, when you’re looking at different options, that you should set a budget. Do some research to understand how much roughly you can expect to pay for the sort of level of product that you’re looking for. Then match that to your own personal circumstance and how much you can afford to spend. This will really help you in narrowing down the right product for you.

Price of Nukeproof Reactor 290 RS Carbon Bike

So the first aspect of price that we’re going to look at is the price of Nukeproof Reactor 290 RS Carbon Bike.

We run regular scans across the web to find the best prices for the products that we review, from a range of cycling retailers. The best price we managed to find Nukeproof Reactor 290 RS Carbon Bike was over at Chain Reaction Cycles where the price was £4599.99 in our latest search.

Based on this price we’ve scored it 9.2 out of 10 for price.

Average price of Mountain Bikes

Next we wanted to look at how much you can expect to pay, on average, for Mountain Bikes.

We found 124 in the Mountain Bikes category over at Chain Reaction Cycles. We looked at the average price of the products within this category and found the average is £1985.77, making it above average at £4599.99.

It’s sometimes helpful to look at how much the prices can vary. Especially when setting yourself a budget, or when trying to understand just how much you could spend on Mountain Bikes. We found that the most expensive product currently available was £5849.99, whilst the cheapest we managed to find was £379.99.

With 124 products available we worked out that 3 cost more than Nukeproof Reactor 290 RS Carbon Bike and 119 were cheaper.

Cost of Nukeproof products

At Chain Reaction Cycles we found 341 products from Nukeproof, of which 24 were in the Mountain Bikes category.

For now though we’re looking at Nukeproof branded products in all categories. The average price of these products was £294.09 making this product above average.

You’ll also be interested to know that the cheapest Nukeproof product we found was £0.99 and the highest price we could find from them was £5849.99.

Of the 341 from Nukeproof, 1 were more expensive than Nukeproof Reactor 290 RS Carbon Bike and 338 were cheaper.

How much are Nukeproof Mountain Bikes?

We then wanted to get a bit more specific and only look at Nukeproof products that are listed in the Mountain Bikes category.

The average price of the 24 products that match this search was £3160.41, with the cheapest coming in at £1099.99 and highest price was £5849.99. With the average being £3160.41, Nukeproof Reactor 290 RS Carbon Bike comes in above average.

1 products that meet this search were more expensive than Nukeproof Reactor 290 RS Carbon Bike and 21 were cheaper.

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Nukeproof Reactor 290 RS Carbon Bike Reviews

Reading reviews is an amazing way of getting a good feel for a product without actually being able to try it or see it first.

There are two different types of reviews, and we also recommend reading both.

1. Expert reviews – In the cycle industry there are loads of really reliable trusted resources for expert reviews. For example if you’re looking to buy a new bike, BikeRadar Bike Reviews are great.

2. Customer reviews – these are probably your best resource for information. There’s no finances or influence involved, they’re purely just honest reviews from customers that have bought and used the product. The reason we love customer reviews so much is because no matter if their view is good or bad, there’s a very good chance that it will be honest and unbiased.

Our best advice is to head over to Chain Reaction Cycles and read the Nukeproof Reactor 290 RS Carbon Bike reviews there.

Based on what we’ve seen in terms of reviews for Nukeproof Reactor 290 RS Carbon Bike, it really does look like a great buy. So for the review score, we’ve scored it 9.3 out of 10. The average review score for all products in the Mountain Bikes category at Chain Reaction Cycles is 4.3 out of 5.

Owner reviews, as we say, are one of the most important pieces of research that we can do before we buy. So, with that in mind, if you do go on to buy Nukeproof Reactor 290 RS Carbon Bike or another similar product, like Nukeproof Reactor 275 Elite Carbon Bike reviews or Nukeproof Reactor 290 WORX Carbon Bike reviews we’d love you to leave a review in the comments below. It will really help future buyers just like you, when they’re looking to buy Mountain Bikes.

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Brand

As we said in the pricing part of the review, brand is a really important consideration, but especially so when looking to buy Mountain Bikes. But as you’re probably already aware, you’re on to a great choice if you do go with Nukeproof, as they’re a fantastic brand, making amazing products.

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YouTube Video of Nukeproof Reactor 290 RS Carbon Bike

Below we’ve embedded a video from YouTube where we’ve searched for Nukeproof Reactor 290 RS Carbon Bike reviews.

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Summary

Overall, we’ve been hugely impressed by the quality, price, reviews and features of Nukeproof Reactor 290 RS Carbon Bike. We’d say that as long as it fits your budget and meets your expectations in terms of features/spec…it’s a really strong contender. That’s why we’ve scored it a massive 8.9/10 overall.

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Further product details

• Product ID 1: 25308850629
• Product ID 2: 702103UK
• Brand: Nukeproof
• Model number: REACTOR290RSCRB20LCRC
• RRP: £5399.99
• EAN: 5056305510176
• Description: Nukeproof Reactor 290 RS Carbon Bike (XO1 Eagle)This all-new Reactor RS takes trail-riding to the next level. Although it takes its name from the 1996 Reactor, this advanced trail-steed features over two decades of innovation and technology that has fuelled Nukeproof’s desire for World Class performance and podium victories. Riding high in its travel aboard a trail-focussed suspension platform, this Reactor RS rolls with more vigour and reliability than anything else on the mountainside. And, thanks to its exceptional component spec, you will be carving trails with more confidence and style than you ever thought possible. RockShox Lyrik and Super Deluxe Suspension EquippedNukeproof has kitted this bike out with only the best gears, brakes and suspension aboard a top-level frame construction. With a full carbon fibre construction at its core, this strong and lightweight ride was born to soar to the highest peaks and blast the fastest descents. Armed with 150mm of RockShox Lyrik Ultimate fork travel up front and 130mm at the rear from a Super Deluxe Ultimate shock, this bike roosts over the roughest terrain and digs into the dirt for the greatest traction and confidence-inspiring grip for daring descents and technical climbs.SRAM X01 Eagle 1×12 Drivetrain and Code RSC 4-Pot BrakesSoaring from trail to trail with race-ready efficiency, this top-league Reactor features a SRAM X01 Eagle 12-Speed gear transmission that soars you up the steepest climbs. This competition-ready drivetrain shifts through its gear-range with remarkable smoothness and silent function. Momentum is controlled thanks to SRAM Code RSC 4-Pot brakes, these brakes give immense stopping power and modulated braking-feel at your fingertips. Plus, this trail-carver is equipped with Mavic Deemax DH wheels, Maxxis tyres and a superb finishing kit from Nukeproof to complete this outstanding bike build.Features: Frame: Nukeproof Reactor 290 Carbon, 130mm Travel, UD woven Carbon Fibre front triangle/chain stays/seat stays, internal cable routing, custom tuned rear shock, Enduro bearings, threaded bottom bracket, boost 148mm rear axle spacing, 3D contoured frame protection Fork: RockShox Lyrik Ultimate Charger 2 RCT3 150mm, 51mm Offset, BOOST, Debonair, Gloss Red Shock: RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate RCT, Custom ML 380 tune, 210x50mm, Bearing End (Comes with 1x bottomless token fitted so you have them if needed.) Front Wheel: Mavic Deemax DH, 29″, 6 Bolt, 110x15mm Rear Wheel: Mavic Deemax DH, 29″, 6 Bolt, XD Driver, 148x12mm Tyres: Front: Maxxis Assegai 29‚Äùx2.5 WT 3C MaxxTerra/EXO+/TR, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II 29‚Äùx2.4 WT 3C MaxxTerra/EXO+/TR Crankset: SRAM X1 Carbon Eagle 12-Speed, 170mm, 30T, B148, DUB Shifter: SRAM XO1 Eagle 12-Speed, red Rear Derailleur: SRAM XO1 Eagle 12-Speed, red Chain: SRAM GX Eagle 12-Speed Cassette: SRAM XO1 Eagle 12-Speed, CS PG1295 EAGLE 10-50T Brakes: SRAM Code RSC Front Rotor: SRAM Centreline, 200mm Rear Rotor: SRAM Centreline, 180mm Handlebars: Nukeproof Horizon Carbon 25mm Rise, Width – S780mm, M780mm, L800mm, XL800mm) Stem: Nukeproof Horizon, 50mm, black Saddle: Nukeproof Horizon SL, red Seatpost: RockShox Reverb Stealth with 1x Remote, 31.6mm; S: 346mm length, 125mm drop; M: 409mm length, 150mm drop; L: 462mm length, 175mm drop; XL: 514.5mm length, 200mm drop Headset: Nukeproof, 44-56 IITS Grips: Nukeproof Sam Hill SignatureTechnologies: Flip Chip Adjustable Suspension Geometry: All models of the Reactor feature a “flip-chip”, so that the bike geometry can be easily adjusted from “Trail” to “Rail” mode without having to custom tune your suspension setup. The Trail setting is best suited for pumping and carving your rhythm and style into the mountainside and still caters for rides who love the climb as much as the descent. On the other hand, the Rail setting turns the Reactor into an adrenaline-fuelled gravity tamer. Dropping the bottom bracket height by 6mm and slackening the head angle by half a degree, these changes give this Reactor greater stability and control when the trail leans downhill towards vertical. Nukeproof 4-Bar Horst Linkage Suspension Design: Ensuring the bike can climb as well as it descends, Nukeproof focussed on fine-tuning their 4-Bar Horst linkage suspension setup to give higher levels of anti-squat performance when higher up the cassette in the climbing gears, but also to deliver greater trail-gobbling performance when you drop down the cassette and begin descending the mountain. This means that the bike behaves itself on the climbs and grips with unprecedented traction and efficiency when making your way back towards sea-level. When you get it up to speed and drop a few gears to carry momentum, this bike turns into a trail hooligan and helps you carve the trail with style. The combination of low anti-squat and progressive suspension-rate give it the ultimate in small bump compliance (removes rough trail and root chatter) with good mid-stroke support for cornering/pumping and end stroke progression for aggressive riding. With balanced anti-rise suspension performance, the Reactor provides some squat when braking hard, maintaining rider position and providing a good amount of pressure through the tyre to ensure stability and traction. The Reactor is designed to reward the rider and ensure you get that stoke factor in on any ride.Easy AssemblyWhen you order a bike, one of our trained mechanics will carefully prepare and pack your bike for shipping. Upon delivery, the assembly is simple and all necessary tools are conveniently included in the box.Depending on the delivery service and destination, bikes will either be delivered in a large or a small box. Below is a guide as to how your bike will arrive: All bikes for delivery within the UK and Republic of Ireland will be delivered in a large box, except for kids’ bikes and BMX bikes, which are always delivered in manufacturer’s boxes. All bikes for delivery within the EU on a standard service will be delivered in a large box. If an express delivery option is chosen, your bike will be packed into a small box. Again, the exception is kids’ bikes and BMX bikes, which are always delivered in manufacturer’s boxes. All bikes for worldwide delivery outside the EU will be delivered in small boxes.This video demonstrates assembly from a SMALL BOX.This video demonstrates assembly from a LARGE BOX.Buy Nukeproof Bikes from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World’s Largest Online Bike Store.
• Full Category: Bikes > Mountain Bikes
• Savings percentage from RRP: 15%
• Size: L
• Unisex
• 800
• Adult

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Other options for Mountain Bikes

As you’d imagine there are so many options out there when buying Mountain Bikes. 124 in fact.

A few of our other favourites that we spotted when researching Nukeproof Reactor 290 RS Carbon Bike included,
Nukeproof Mega 275 Factory Carbon Bike reviews, Nukeproof Mega 275 Pro Carbon Bike reviews, or we really liked the look of Nukeproof Mega 275 Elite Carbon Bike reviews as another alternative.