2022 Nukeproof Megawatt launched

[Rob Rides EMTB]

2022 Nukeproof Megawatt

Elite and Comp models in stores from the 2nd JULY 2021. On launch the MegaWatt will be available in 3 specifications (Factory Models will be in store Mid-Late July).


Spoiler: it's very very good...

 

[Mteam]

Why do all the brands i like seem intent on using shimano motors.

Looks very good as a bike though.

Probably just a commercial decision - ie enables the most profit margin.

However I do reckon the shimano system as a whole is the most well rounded, ie decent power, decent size , decent weight, decent controls, decent integration, decent reliability.

Sure other motors are better at some things, eg bosch is more powerful, but when considered in the round I think the shimano system is hard to beat.

I say this as the owner of a bosch cx gen 4 bike

 

[Rahr85]

Looks good, price is more an issue of the market than the spec which is proven by spec + santa cruz being so much more for similar spec. If i was in the market for something similar to my whyte it would be right up there. could use some better colours.

 

[smtkelly]

I like it, and the middle range bike is in my sweet spot but dang grey grey grey

I can see why the reviews only show the green one, but dont want to stretch that far :/

 

[Doomanic]

Nice save at 2 minutes mate!

Those trails look fun, was that filmed at Surrey Hills?

 

[Zimmerframe]

Nice save at 2 minutes mate!

I think I'd have been kissing Moles at that point. There is a verbal comment that the music doesn't quite mask

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

Nice save at 2 minutes mate!

Those trails look fun, was that filmed at Surrey Hills?

Surrey Hills and Swinley Forest Mix.

I though I was a total goner at that point too!

 

[Doomanic]

I'll have to make the trip down soon I think.

 

[maramouse]

I hope in a lighter full carbon version

 

[alan_sh]

Where do you fit a water bottle?

 

[gbarfoot]

Wish there were more USA dealers

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

Where do you fit a water bottle?

Space for a 500ml under the shock (and they sell an adapter I think if you want a 750)

 

[alan_sh]

It looks very very tight under there.

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

It looks very very tight under there.

I got a 500ml in it ?

 

[dobbyhasfriends]

you tested the XL @Rob Rides EMTB ? did you find the size accurate? I always have trouble cos i have longer legs than I do arms so the bikes reach is always too long for me..

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

you tested the XL @Rob Rides EMTB ? did you find the size accurate? I always have trouble cos i have longer legs than I do arms so the bikes reach is always too long for me..

Seemed shorter than the stats suggest but fairly steep seat angle. I could ride XL or XXL but liked the way the XL handled.

 

[R120]

Hmm - tempting to get the base model and Un mullet it with 180mm 27.5 Zebs, and part out my current bike on to it.

500wh battery fine for me and weight saving no doubt a bonus.

 

[R120]

you see lots of people slating the idea, but then you don’t actually see that many people who have had an issue with it. Been on various EMTBs for a while now.

fully external routing would be my preference for any bike except for the dropper cable, makes life so much easier, especially for trail side repairs.

 

[Eddy Current]

Give me Ep8 over Bosch anytime

Nukeproof subforum now!

 

[Moderator]

Nukeproof subforum now!

Not until you say "please"...

 

[brewoz40]

I agree, hate that head tube routing, how f'ing cheap and stupid! This trend needs to go from the mtn bike manufacturing asap! This alone cancels me from even looking at this bike. Will not buy a bike with this type of routing. Excludes from running any other headset, anglesets, etc. Absolute a miss on their part. How hard is it to run internal cables, seriously! Even external, come on! For the price you are paying, come on! Just cheap imo.

 

[Gary]

Hmm - tempting to get the base model and Un mullet it with 180mm 27.5 Zebs, and part out my current bike on to it.

500wh battery fine for me and weight saving no doubt a bonus.

Don't swap to a 275 zeb. Just increase the 29s by 10mm and fit a 275 front wheel.

 

[jbrown15]

As others have said I personally would really like to see companies start to at least come up with a nice way to run the rear brake line external. Especially with options for wireless shifting and dropped posts.

That’s one of the things that I really like about Transition bikes. Rear brake line is external and nicely designed and dropper and shifter cable are internal.

 

[R120]

I had a BMC Trailfox that had a channel on the underside of the Dow tube you ran all he cables in - was the best soloution I have come across as his the cables but still easily accessible. I believe GT have something similar on some of their bikes

 

[Jorel]

Tbh, the bike looks not well thought trough.
It might ride well, but the cable routing from swingarm to the front is ridiculous.
That small spacer that keeps the cables at a certain distance is only clipped in.
Chances are that this will come off soon.
The welding beads look as if they have been in a hurry while doing it.
And then it's yet another bike with the EP8... no stand out or unique solution here.
The EP8 may be the smallest of all motors but it's clackering and it's battery use is quite high.

Not my thing...

 

[jbrown15]

I had a BMC Trailfox that had a channel on the underside of the Dow tube you ran all he cables in - was the best soloution I have come across as his the cables but still easily accessible. I believe GT have something similar on some of their bikes

You are correct, GT does something similar. Internal cables are cool and all, but for simplicity for at least the brake I would prefer that style setup. And it makes life so much easier when switching out rear brakes....lol

 

[STATO]

Someone on another forum pointed out something interesting. The front part of the main frame is identical to the Vitus ESommet (its the same parent company so no surprise). The headtube, toptube and downtube are the same, seat tube and motor carrier differ, and obviously the back end.

Comparing the 2 looks like the Mega is a little shorter reach per size (495 XL for the Mega vs 505mm XL Sommet) but offers an XXL for the Mega (515mm)

The seat tube angle is a smidge steeper on the Mega and both brands actually list saddle set back at height, which is a brilliant idea, showing the Mega is 10mm further forward at extension. Otherwise head angle, BB drop, chainstay etc. are the same.

 

[RedToasty]

The seat tube angle is a smidge steeper on the Mega and both brands actually list saddle set back at height, which is a brilliant idea, showing the Mega is 10mm further forward at extension. Otherwise head angle, BB drop, chainstay etc. are the same.

This differs for each frame size. I ride XL, which has the exact same seatpost angle. No idea why the 2021 Vitus hasn't been hyped a bit more, given it's pretty much the same bike. Since it's from the same parent company I wonder if they were saving their advertising budget for the more exciting Nukeproof bike, leaving Vitus their value oriented range. The mid range Vitus is higher specced and cheaper than the bottom Nukeproof (bigger battery/better wheels/better groupset/£400 cheaper).

Edit: That wasn't my post on STW you're referring to was it?

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

Some of the Megawatt detail FYI:

Frame / cable routings etc

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

Megawatt vs E-Sommet frames. Looks like it shares a lot of the front triangle (obvs as same company) but motor area is different, seat tube and rear linkage and rear triangle different, shock rocker etc.

All leads to a different leverage curve, and you can see why the Megawatt is so supple off the top first 40mm travel is quite different, the E-Sommet is way more progressive right off the top so likely not feeling as sensitive (I've not actually ridden it, just looking at the curves).