The Ibis Oso is an eMTB featuring DW Suspension, 170mm fork travel, 155mm rear travel and the Bosch Performance Line CX motor. The Ibis Oso GX Transmission Build also is highlighted with the SRAM GX Transmission drivetrain. Transmission drivetrains are the strongest and longest lasting on the market. Not to mention the crisp wireless shifting. Keep reading for more details on the Ibis Oso GX Transmission kit.
Four sizes are available for the Ibis Oso:
Small, Medium, Large and X-Large.
Small and Medium Oso’s feature a 29 front wheel and 27.5 rear wheel. Large & X-Large are 29 front and rear.
The Oso comes in two great color options:
Forest Service Green and Storm Blue.
Ibis OSO GX AXS Transmission Build in Forest Service Green and Storm Blue
For In-Stock and Available Oso GX AXS Transmission Completes click on the Shop tab.
Have questions about purchasing an Ibis Oso from BikeCo? Spec? Available Upgrades? Custom Options?
Use the contact form link, or check out the tabs for details on in-stock and available Oso GX AXS Transmission Completes. Review our payment setup, define availability as well as learning the advantages of shopping with BikeCo.com.
Shop In-Stock & Available Ibis Oso GX Transmission Bikes:
(if you don’t see in-stock or available bikes below contact our team for lead time!)
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Ibis OSO GX Transmission L, Forest Service Green
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Ibis OSO GX Transmission M, Forest Service Green
$7,999.00AVAILABLE: Secure This Bike - Updated 10/02/23
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Ibis OSO GX Transmission M, Storm Blue
$7,999.00IN-STOCK and Available Now! - Updated 10/02/23
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Purchasing Steps from BikeCo.com (The Bike Company)
Place Your Deposit
Our team will contact you to go over common questions including common part swaps / upgrades, tuning considerations, initial setup requirements, etc.
Your bike will be built and setup for you including delivery documentation to help you better understand and fine tune the bike’s performance.
Remainder of balance is due at pickup or prior to shipment.
Delivery consultation on-site or available by phone / video conference goes over FAQ on a new MTB or eMTB highlighting common questions on suspension setup, bedding brakes, bolt checks, cockpit and seating fit, etc.
Our team will follow up several times after delivery to help you better understand minute adjustments. And of course we’re always available by phone, email or chat!
Availability Definitions:
IN-STOCK and Available Now!
Typically ready for pickup or shipment within 2-4 business days.
Custom components may change this window (we will advise).
AVAILABLE: Secure this Bike
Shows in-stock at the vendor (stock updated as often as possible).
Order is processed & shipped to BikeCo (typically 3-7 working days), built by BikeCo (usually on the day the product lands at BikeCo) for pickup or shipment.
PRE-ORDER: Due 1st week of XXX
Part of a inbound BikeCo order or shows available in this time window.
May be later or earlier than predicted depending on product availability.
Bike is due at vendor, will be quality checked, processed and shipped. (typically 3-14 business days) Built by BikeCo for delivery.
When you buy a bike from BikeCo.com you’re not getting simply a forwarded box.
Our team goes through quality control checks, builds, tunes and provides a base setup for each bike. This allows us a better chance to find the rare mechanical warranty issue, to ensure that the linkage and bearings are properly setup.
A suspension setup guide is provided and our team will begin working with you to ensure as your riding develops with your new bike suspension settings, cockpit setup, tire pressures, etc are addressed to keep you progressing.
Since we build every bike we can also offer part swaps and upgrades our competition simply cannot!
Looking for different tires? Brakes? Cockpit or Seating? Not a problem. Our team is happy to help you. Chat with our sales team about during and after purchase incentives on riding gear and accessories as well!
Your new bike typically will arrive with an absolute minimum of work required to get you on the trails. Usually this involves installing the handlebars, adjusting the headset and mounting the front and rear wheel. It’s that easy – and if you have questions you have access to the sales team and a variety of videos from BikeCo.com to help you.
Questions? No problem. Hit us up.
Keep reading for more details on the Ibis Oso GX AXS Transmission spec. See highlights of the build as well as popular swaps and upgrades to the GX AXS Transmission complete.
Ibis Oso GX AXS Transmission Spec Details
| Fork | FOX 38 Performance GRIP, 170mm 29 |
|---|---|
| Shock | FOX X2 Performance Elite, 205x60mm |
GX AXS Transmission Suspension Details
The Ibis Oso GX Transmission build features a FOX Performance Float 38 fork with a GRIP damper.
The rear shock is a FOX Performance Elite X2. The Performance Elite utilizes the same damper as the FOX Factory X2 but with the black ano shock shaft.
A very popular upgrade to the Oso GX Transmission is to swap the GRIP damper for a GRIP2 damper. This creates essentially a Performance Elite fork. Like the rear shock a Performance Elite fork provides high and low speed compression as well as rebound settings. These four adjustments as well as volume spacing produce the widest setup range available.
You can read more about the advantages and setup of the Factory and Performance Elite 38 and X2 by following the links below:
(links open in new tabs)
Learn More about the Factory FOX 38 Fork
Learn More about the FOX Factory X2 Shock
BikeCo Pro Tune Suspension
Your suspension’s performance is even more critical on an eMTB like the Oso. The heavier bike coupled with the additional power allowing riders to challenge more technical climbs benefit from good suspension setup.
Take your bike’s performance to the next level with our Pro Tune Suspension services.
FOX has the best suspension on the market – but why not make it even better? At BikeCo our suspension team will narrow the performance band of the stock suspension based on your size, riding style, ground speed, aspirations and terrain.
The abridged version? FOX is build for every rider size at every riding speed. You’re not every rider! Chat with our team about how BikeCo Pro Tune suspension will take your riding to the next level. Because Every Click Counts.
| Motor | Bosch Performance CX |
|---|---|
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Shifter | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Cassette | SRAM XG 1275, 10-52t Transmission |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Chain Guide | Ibis Top Guide |
GX Transmission Drivetrain Details
The new T-Type SRAM Transmission GX drivetrain provides riders unmatched strength and reliability outside the Transmission family!
eMTB riders will appreciate the T-Type GX Transmission for its extended service length as well as strength. Not to mention the ease of tuning the wireless GX Transmission derailleur.
Questions on the SRAM Transmission systems? Chat with our team to learn more about how the Transmission drivetrain will shift your riding expectations.
| Rims | Blackbird Send Alloy: Small / Medium: F=29/R=27.5 — Large / X-Large: 29 |
|---|---|
| Hubs | Ibis Logo |
| Front Tire | Maxxis Assegai 29×2.5, 3C MaxxGrip Double Down |
| Rear Tire | Maxxis Aggressor 2.5, 3C MaxxGrip Double Down |
GX AXS Transmission Wheel and Tire Details
Ibis spec’s the Blackbird Send with Ibis hubs for the Oso GX Transmission build. These are great wheels for riders looking at higher volume options.
Some eMTB riders will upgrade the wheels to more robust hub systems such as Chris King, Industry Nine or Onyx. If you’re shopping hubs it’s a good time to consider whether you’ll prefer aluminum rims like the WTB, RideFast or Factor or whether the improved power transfer and tracking of carbon like NOX or Ibis Carbon suit your riding.
BikeCo offers a selection of the best components built by our in-house experts. This allows us to fine tune your wheelset to compliment your riding style nad needs.
With the addition of the Bosch motor the eMTB Oso specs tires known for great performance in burly terrain. Both front and rear tire are spec’d with 3C MaxxGrip rubber and Double Down sidewall technology.
Some riders will prefer a rear tire with a bit more bite than the Aggressor to compliment the Assegai front tire.
Have a favorite tire combo? Let’s get you dialed in. Tires are a very personal feel and if you prefer an EXO Plus rear, or a Double Down front, or a DHF, Dissector, Aggressor, whatever – let’s get you setup right, right out of the box.
| Headset | Cane Creek 40: ZS44/ZS56 |
|---|---|
| Grips | Lizard Skins Charger Evo |
| Handlebar | Ibis HiFi, 800mm |
| Stem | Ibis Alloy 31.8mm |
| Brakes | Shimano XT M8120 4-piston |
|---|---|
| Rotors | Shimano SM-RT66 220mm |
GX AXS Transmission Cockpit & Brakes Details
Spec’d with the Carbon HiFi 800mm bar and Ibis Alloy 31.8mm stem the Oso GX Transmission offers a good baseline of performance.
Some riders will prefer higher rise bars or 35mm diameter options. We offer great handlebars from OneUp Components, Renthal, Tag as well as Race Face.
Many eMTB riders will upgrade to the OneUp Components e-bar and a compatible stem for clean cockpit routing.
Wondering what’s right for you? Let us define which bars are best for your size and riding style.
Have a grip / bar / stem combo you like? Let’s get you dialed. Chat with our team about part swaps and upgrades across the GX Transmission build
The Oso features great eMTB brakes: the Shimano XT M8120 4-piston and 220mm rotors. However, many riders may prefer a different feel – particularly on an eMTB that’s heavier and will require some additional braking compared to a standard bike.
Popular Brake Swaps & Upgrades to the Ibis Oso GX
We offer the best brakes from Shimano, TRP, Hope and Magura.
Getting brakes that compliment your riding style is important for your bike’s performance.
Riders looking for great power with snappy performance gravitate to Shimano SLX, XT and XTR brakes.
TRP offers even a little more power with slightly improved modulation compared to Shimano.
With the Tech 4 Hope has increased their total power in-line with Shimano and Magura without compromising their amazing modulation.
Magura continues to be the most popular aftermarket brake, especially installed on new builds. We will credit you for any part swaps and with the variety of Magura price points most riders find the MT5 and MT7 brakes provide unbeatable value. Magura brakes offer great total power and top tier modulation without feeling soft. Magura offers a variety of brake levers to help riders fine tune their performance.
| Seatpost | Bike Yoke Revive, 34.9 (S – 125, M – 160, L – 185, XL – 213mm) |
|---|---|
| Saddle | SDG Bel-Air V3 |
GX Transmission Seating Details
The OSO spec’s a size specific seatpost to provide riders an optimum setup. Riders with notably longer or shorter legs may want to address this spec for the best fit.
Looking for another saddle / seatpost / remote combo? Chat with our team and we’ll the OSO dialed in for your specifics.
Ibis Oso Geometry
Learn more about the Ibis Oso GX Transmission Build geometry on the tabs below.
Ibis Oso Geo
For Oso geometry details or to compare the Oso with other class leading Enduro e-bikes use these tabs.
The Ibis Oso GX Transmission Build is available in sizes Small, Medium, Large and X-Large. As the Small and Medium are Mullet bikes, 29 front and 27.5 rear wheels while the Large and X-Large are 29 front and rear riders between Medium and Large have personality differences as well as sizing variations.
With a 64 degree headtube angle across all sizes the steering performance and trail measurements are well behaved regardless of size. The effective seat tube angle varies across the sizes as the saddle moves further from the bottom bracket. This gives the Oso a well balanced position for technical climbing.
Standover between the Large and X-Large is similar however the seattube length and top tube have expected differences.
Like most enduro bikes the Oso fit is going to be based around riders height, inseam, shoulder width and arm width.
Inseam and leg length make a large difference in sizing options. Longer legs typically will upsize while riders with longer torsos will review saddle height, stack and reach to determine which size will fit their riding styles.
Questions on sizing? Get in touch with our team and we are happy to go over your details to ensure we get you on the right size bike for your riding!
| Small | Medium | Large | X-Large | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 430mm | 460mm | 500mm | 540mm |
| Stack | 621mm | 635mm | 650mm | 665mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 64 deg | 64 deg | 64 deg | 64 deg |
| Wheelbase | 1206mm | 1242mm | 1294mm | 1341mm |
| Effective Top Tube | 573mm | 607mm | 638mm | 669mm |
| Seat Tube Length | 15.5 in | 16.3 in | 16.3 in | 16.8 in |
| Effective Seat Tube Angle | 77 deg | 77 deg | 78 deg | 79 deg |
| Saddle Height at Saddle Offset | 655mm | 705mm | 765mm | 820mm |
| Head Tube Length | 90mm | 106mm | 122mm | 139mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 341mm | 341mm | 341mm | 341mm |
| Stand Over Height | 677mm | 714mm | 729mm | 731mm |
| Fork Travel | 170mm | 170mm | 170mm | 170mm |
| Trail | 132mm | 132mm | 132mm | 132mm |
Compare the Ibis Oso geo with other Ibis bikes as well as models from class leaders like Mondraker, Nukeproof and Yeti!
Enduro eMTB Geo Comparison
| Ibis Oso GX Transmission Builds | UPC | MPN |
|---|---|---|
| Oso GX Transmission, Small, Storm Blue | 810081721004 | OSC1BUSG2AL35 |
| Oso GX Transmission, Small, Forest Service Green | 810081721011 | OSC1GNSG2AL35 |
| Oso GX Transmission, Medium, Storm Blue | 810081721028 | OSC2BUSG2AL35 |
| Oso GX Transmission, Medium, Forest Service Green | 810081721035 | OSC2GNSG2AL35 |
| Oso GX Transmission, Large, Storm Blue | 810081721042 | OSC3BUSG2AL35 |
| Oso GX Transmission, Large, Forest Service Green | 810081721059 | OSC3GNSG2AL35 |
| Oso GX Transmission, X-Large, Storm Blue | 810081721066 | OSC24BUSG2AL35 |
| Oso GX Transmission, X-Large, Forest Service Green | 810081721073 | OSC4GNSG2AL35 |
Contact BikeCo about the Ibis Oso GX AXS Transmission Complete
Use this contact form or shop in-stock and available Oso GX AXS Transmission completes here.
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Ibis OSO GX Transmission L, Forest Service Green
$7,999.00AVAILABLE: Secure This Bike - Updated 10/02/23
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Ibis OSO GX Transmission M, Forest Service Green
$7,999.00AVAILABLE: Secure This Bike - Updated 10/02/23
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Ibis OSO GX Transmission M, Storm Blue
$7,999.00IN-STOCK and Available Now! - Updated 10/02/23
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Ibis HD6 GX Transmission Build
Ibis’ HD6: a dedicated mullet with 165mm Travel 27.5″ rear wheel Frame and 180mm 29″ Fork. Details below on the T-Type Ibis HD6 GX AXS Transmission Build. Learn more about the HD6 GX Transmission kit’s spec as well as common upgrades and swaps then shop available Ibis HD6 GX Transmission Completes!
Five sizes are available for the Ibis HD6:
Small, Medium, Large, X-Large and XX-Large.
The mullet HD6 is offered in three great color options:
Emerald Forest, Lavender Haze and Traffic Cone Orange.
Shop In-Stock & Available Ibis HD6 GX Transmission bikes:
(if you don’t see in-stock or available bikes below contact our team for lead time!)
Ibis HD6 GX AXS Transmission Build in Emerald Forest, Lavender Haze and Traffic Cone Orange
For In-Stock and Available HD6 GX AXS Transmission Completes click on the Shop tab.
Have questions about purchasing an Ibis HD6 from BikeCo? Spec? Available Upgrades? Custom Options?
Use the contact form link, or check out the tabs for details on in-stock and available HD6 GX AXS Transmission Completes. Review our payment setup, define availability as well as learning the advantages of shopping with BikeCo.com.
Purchasing Steps from BikeCo.com (The Bike Company)
Place Your Deposit
Our team will contact you to go over common questions including common part swaps / upgrades, tuning considerations, initial setup requirements, etc.
Your bike will be built and setup for you including delivery documentation to help you better understand and fine tune the bike’s performance.
Remainder of balance is due at pickup or prior to shipment.
Delivery consultation on-site or available by phone / video conference goes over FAQ on a new MTB or eMTB highlighting common questions on suspension setup, bedding brakes, bolt checks, cockpit and seating fit, etc.
Our team will follow up several times after delivery to help you better understand minute adjustments. And of course we’re always available by phone, email or chat!
Availability Definitions:
IN-STOCK and Available Now!
Typically ready for pickup or shipment within 2-4 business days.
Custom components may change this window (we will advise).
AVAILABLE: Secure this Bike
Shows in-stock at the vendor (stock updated as often as possible).
Order is processed & shipped to BikeCo (typically 3-7 working days), built by BikeCo (usually on the day the product lands at BikeCo) for pickup or shipment.
PRE-ORDER: Due 1st week of XXX
Part of a inbound BikeCo order or shows available in this time window.
May be later or earlier than predicted depending on product availability.
Bike is due at vendor, will be quality checked, processed and shipped. (typically 3-14 business days) Built by BikeCo for delivery.
When you buy a bike from BikeCo.com you’re not getting simply a forwarded box.
Our team goes through quality control checks, builds, tunes and provides a base setup for each bike. This allows us a better chance to find the rare mechanical warranty issue, to ensure that the linkage and bearings are properly setup.
A suspension setup guide is provided and our team will begin working with you to ensure as your riding develops with your new bike suspension settings, cockpit setup, tire pressures, etc are addressed to keep you progressing.
Since we build every bike we can also offer part swaps and upgrades our competition simply cannot!
Looking for different tires? Brakes? Cockpit or Seating? Not a problem. Our team is happy to help you. Chat with our sales team about during and after purchase incentives on riding gear and accessories as well!
Your new bike typically will arrive with an absolute minimum of work required to get you on the trails. Usually this involves installing the handlebars, adjusting the headset and mounting the front and rear wheel. It’s that easy – and if you have questions you have access to the sales team and a variety of videos from BikeCo.com to help you.
Questions? No problem. Hit us up.
Scroll down and learn about the Ibis HD6 GX AXS Transmission spec. See highlights of the build as well as popular swaps and upgrades to the GX AXS Transmission complete.
Ibis HD6 GX AXS Transmission Spec Details
| Fork | FOX 38 Factory GRIP2, 180mm 29 |
|---|---|
| Shock | FOX X2 Factory, 230x65mm |
GX AXS Transmission Suspension Details
The HD6 GX AXS Transmission build features class leading FOX Factory Suspension.
FOX Factory forks and shocks not only feature the premium Kashima Coat but more importantly they provide riders with the more sophisticated dampers.
Both the FOX 38 GRIP2 fork as well as the FOX Factory X2 feature high and low speed compression as well as high and low speed rebound settings.
You can read more about the advantages and setup of the Factory 38 and X2 by following the links below:
(links open in new tabs)
Learn More about the Factory FOX 38 Fork
Learn More about the FOX Factory X2 Shock
BikeCo Pro Tune Suspension
Take your bike’s performance to the next level with our Pro Tune Suspension services.
FOX has the best suspension on the market – but why not make it even better? At BikeCo our suspension team will narrow the performance band of the stock suspension based on your size, riding style, ground speed, aspirations and terrain.
The abridged version? FOX is build for every rider size at every riding speed. You’re not every rider! Chat with our team about how BikeCo Pro Tune suspension will take your riding to the next level. Because Every Click Counts.
| Cranks | SRAM GX Eagle 32t 170mm |
|---|---|
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Shifter | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Cassette | SRAM XG 1275, 10-52t Transmission |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Chain Guide | MRP AMg SE |
GX Transmission Drivetrain Details
The new T-Type SRAM Transmission GX drivetrain provides riders unmatched strength and reliability outside the Transmission family!
Specially designed to allow amazing wireless shifting performance as well as a unique self setup and self tuning capacity based on the SRAM UDH.
Riders using the GX AXS Transmission drivetrain have the latest technology spec’d on this HD6 build.
| Rims | Blackbird Send Alloy, F=29/R=27.5 |
|---|---|
| Hubs | Ibis Logo |
| Front Tire | Maxxis Assegai 29×2.5, EXO Plus |
| Rear Tire | Maxxis DHR 27.5×2.4, Double Down |
GX AXS Transmission Wheel and Tire Details
Ibis spec’s the Blackbird Send with Ibis hubs for the HD6 GX Transmission build. These are great wheels for riders looking at higher volume options. Many riders investigate the Ibis carbon wheel upgrade featuring i9 Hydra hubs with this spec.
Another popular upgrade to these wheels are narrower rim options, whether aluminum or carbon, mounted to a variety of hub options.
Some riders will upgrade the wheels to more robust hub systems such as Chris King, Industry Nine or Onyx. If you’re shopping hubs it’s a good time to consider whether you’ll prefer aluminum rims like the WTB, RideFast or Factor or whether the improved power transfer and tracking of carbon like NOX or Ibis Carbon suit your riding.
Maxxis EXO Plus front tire and Double Down Rear are appropriate for this 180/165mm travel Enduro HD6.
Have a favorite tire combo? Let’s get you dialed in. Tires are a very personal feel and if you prefer an EXO Plus rear, or a Double Down front, or a DHF, Dissector, Aggressor, whatever – let’s get you setup right, right out of the box.
| Headset | Cane Creek 40: ZS44/ZS56 |
|---|---|
| Grips | Lizard Skins Charger Evo |
| Handlebar | Ibis HiFi, 800mm |
| Stem | Industry Nine A318 |
| Brakes | SRAM Code RSC |
|---|---|
| Rotors | SRAM 6-bolt 200mm |
GX AXS Transmission Cockpit & Brakes Details
Spec’d with the Ibis Carbon HiFi bar and Industry Nine a318 stem the GX Transmission build is no slouch. Some riders will prefer higher rise bars or 35mm diameter options. We offer great handlebars from OneUp Components, Renthal, Tag as well as Race Face. Let’s help you define which bar is best for your size and riding style.
Have a grip / bar / stem combo you like? Let’s get you dialed.
Brakes are one of the most often swapped or upgraded points of any kit and the Ibis HD6 GX Complete is no different.
Popular Brake Swaps & Upgrades to the Ibis HD6 GX
We offer the best brakes from Shimano, TRP, Hope and Magura.
Getting brakes that compliment your riding style is important for your bike’s performance.
Riders looking for great power with snappy performance gravitate to Shimano SLX, XT and XTR brakes.
TRP offers even a little more power with slightly improved modulation compared to Shimano.
With the Tech 4 Hope has increased their total power in-line with Shimano and Magura without compromising their amazing modulation.
Magura continues to be the most popular aftermarket brake, especially installed on new builds. We will credit you for any part swaps and with the variety of Magura price points most riders find the MT5 and MT7 brakes provide unbeatable value. Magura brakes offer great total power and top tier modulation without feeling soft. Magura offers a variety of brake levers to help riders fine tune their performance.
| Seatpost | Bike Yoke Revive, 34.9 (125, 160, 185mm) |
|---|---|
| Saddle | WTB Silverado, CroMo 142mm |
GX Seating Details
The WTB Silverado saddle is a classic for a reason: it’s comfortable and it works.
Looking for another saddle / seatpost / remote combo? Chat with our team and we’ll get your HD6 dialed in for your specifics.
Other Ibis HD6 Builds
The HD6 is available in a GX, SLX, XT, GX AXS Transmission and XX AXS Transmission builds. Follow the links to learn more about each build as well as shop in-stock and available HD6 options.
Ibis HD6 Geometry
Learn more about the Ibis HD6 GX Build geometry on the tabs below.
Ibis HD6 Geo
For HD6 geometry details or to compare the HD6 with other class leading Enduro bikes use these tabs.
The Ibis HD6 GX Build is available in sizes Small, Medium, Large, X-Large and XX-Large. With five available sizes the HD6 can be setup ideally for almost any rider.
For a planted, confident feel even in the biggest terrain the Ibis HD6 GX Build features a 64 degree headtube angle.
With the relaxed headtube angle riders find the wheelbase and trail measurements also add to the bike’s great trail feel.
The HD6 fit is going to be based around riders height, inseam, shoulder width and arm width.
Inseam will be a big factor for riders between Medium and Large as Ibis publishes a notable standover difference between these sizes.
On the X-Large and XX-Large the standover is published as equal meaning riders are going to be looking at their overall height as well the length of their arms and width of their shoulders.
The HD6 has geo and sizing that are to be expected in top tier Enduro bikes designed around relatively short stems and accommodating a range of bar height and rise depending on rider specifics.
Questions on sizing? Get in touch with our team and we are happy to go over your details to ensure we get you on the right size bike for your riding!
| Small | Medium | Large | X-Large | XX-Large | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 430mm | 454mm | 480mm | 508mm | 541mm |
| Stack | 621mm | 625mm | 630mm | 638mm | 685mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 64 deg | 64 deg | 64 deg | 64 deg | 64 deg |
| Wheelbase | 1202mm | 1228mm | 1256mm | 1288mm | 1328mm |
| Effective Top Tube | 585mm | 610mm | 630mm | 655mm | 683mm |
| Seat Tube Length | 14.5 in | 14.7 in | 16 in | 17.7 in | 18.5 in |
| Effective Seat Tube Angle | 76 deg | 76 deg | 76.5 deg | 77 deg | 77.5 deg |
| Saddle Height at Saddle Offset | 650mm | 700mm | 745mm | 790mm | 830mm |
| Head Tube Length | 81mm | 86mm | 91mm | 100mm | 115mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 345mm | 345mm | 345mm | 345mm | 345mm |
| Stand Over Height | 693mm | 714mm | 762mm | 776mm | 776mm |
| Fork Travel | 180mm | 180mm | 180mm | 180mm | 180mm |
| Trail | 132mm | 132mm | 132mm | 132mm | 132mm |
Compare the Ibis HD6 geo with other Ibis bikes as well as models from class leaders like Mondraker, Nukeproof and Yeti!
Enduro MTB Geo Comparison
| Ibis HD6 GX Builds | UPC | MPN |
|---|---|---|
| HD6 GX, Small, Enchanted Forest Green | 840345304261 | HDC1GNSNGAL35 |
| HD6 GX, Small, Enchanted Forest Green with carbon wheel upgrade | 840345304278 | HDC1GNSNGI935 |
| HD6 GX, Small, Lavender Haze | 840345304285 | HDC1LVSNGAL35 |
| HD6 GX, Small, Lavender Haze with carbon wheel upgrade | 840345304292 | HDC1LVSNGI935 |
| HD6 GX, Small, Traffic Cone Orange | 840345304308 | HDC1ORSNGAL35 |
| HD6 GX, Small, Traffic Cone Orange with carbon wheel upgrade | 840345304315 | HDC1ORSNGI935 |
| HD6 GX, Medium, Enchanted Forest Green | 840345304476 | HDC2GNSNGAL35 |
| HD6 GX, Medium, Enchanted Forest Green with carbon wheel upgrade | 840345304483 | HDC2GNSNGI935 |
| HD6 GX, Medium, Lavender Haze | 840345304490 | HDC2LVSNGAL35 |
| HD6 GX, Medium, Lavender Haze with carbon wheel upgrade | 840345304506 | HDC2LVSNGI935 |
| HD6 GX, Medium, Traffic Cone Orange | 840345304513 | HDC2ORSNGAL35 |
| HD6 GX, Medium, Traffic Cone Orange with carbon wheel upgrade | 840345304520 | HDC2ORSNGI935 |
| HD6 GX, Large, Enchanted Forest Green | 840345304681 | HDC3GNSNGAL35 |
| HD6 GX, Large, Enchanted Forest Green with carbon wheel upgrade | 840345304698 | HDC3GNSNGI935 |
| HD6 GX, Large, Lavender Haze | 840345304704 | HDC3LVSNGAL35 |
| HD6 GX, Large, Lavender Haze with carbon wheel upgrade | 840345304711 | HDC3LVSNGI935 |
| HD6 GX, Large, Traffic Cone Orange | 840345304728 | HDC3ORSNGAL35 |
| HD6 GX, Large, Traffic Cone Orange with carbon wheel upgrade | 840345304735 | HDC3ORSNGI935 |
| HD6 GX, X-Large, Enchanted Forest Green | 840345304896 | HDC4GNSNGAL35 |
| HD6 GX, X-Large, Enchanted Forest Green with carbon wheel upgrade | 840345304902 | HDC4GNSNGI935 |
| HD6 GX, X-Large, Lavender Haze | 840345304919 | HDC4LVSNGAL35 |
| HD6 GX, X-Large, Lavender Haze with carbon wheel upgrade | 840345304926 | HDC4LVSNGI935 |
| HD6 GX, X-Large, Traffic Cone Orange | 840345304933 | HDC4ORSNGAL35 |
| HD6 GX, X-Large, Traffic Cone Orange with carbon wheel upgrade | 840345304940 | HDC4ORSNGI935 |
| HD6 GX, XX-Large, Enchanted Forest Green | 840345305107 | HDC5GNSNGAL35 |
| HD6 GX, XX-Large, Enchanted Forest Green with carbon wheel upgrade | 840345305114 | HDC5GNSNGI935 |
| HD6 GX, XX-Large, Lavender Haze | 840345305121 | HDC5LVSNGAL35 |
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MTB Helmets: Ride the Best & Replace them Yearly…
Never a review we want to do – but, here’s a life example of why with MTB Helmets you ride the best quality and replace them yearly…
If you watched the video you know I had quite the week. Really feeling blessed and lucky that it wasn’t worse. It felt like a lot of things quickly were out of my hands in this incident.
That said, there were decisions made that helped edge that luck onto my side. Particularly helmet selection.
There are a handful of top tier MTB helmets out there. They tend to fit a bit different and it’s important to find the one that will work for you. We offer a variety of helmet models from different manufacturers. I’d ride any of the enduro level offerings we have if they fit my head well.
I’ve been riding the POC Kortal Race for about a year now and really like the fit, ventilation and light weight feel.
Since last Friday I have an even greater appreciation of the POC helmet performance.
While not the fastest or most ridiculous of crashes over the years I’ve been riding, headfirst into the side of the trail in a chute, along with the intense pain after was clearly the scariest.
Had the Kortal Race not been up to the task I’m 100% sure my injuries would be been much, much worse.
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This crash wasn’t at the edge of control, it wasn’t having a fit of Canon Courage or anything along those lines – it was just an unfortunate series of events overall.
The raised edges of the chute, particularly with the outcropping, meant there wasn’t any sliding or tumbling to absorb the energy. Nearly all of my forward momentum is stopped in about a tenth of a second. The whole thing took less than a second from impact to being laid up on the trail.
At the time I had tremendous neck and shoulder pain. While I surmised I had hit my head based on seeing the visor down trail I had no idea how bad it was until I was released from the hospital that afternoon and took as selfie to send to my sister.
Once I saw my forehead and then the helmet I really had an appreciation for POC’s craft and commitment.
In my case the helmet took a huge amount of load by breaking the foam internals throughout the chassis. I have no idea how bad this could have been with an inferior design or an older helmet with aged foam.
It always perturbs me when we deliver absolute banger bikes and ask half jokingly whether I’m going to see you out there on a five year old helmet – to be told: Yes. I’ll replace it one of these days.
One of these days should be yearly to ensure the best performance when you need it. And as Friday re-illustrated you never know when you’re going to need it…
Overall it was a really scary day. I was laid out with neck and shoulder pain that really didn’t allow me to move (in fact finding out I hadn’t broken anything seemed to surprise not only me but most of the team involved!) With the level and location of the pain as well as the location on the trails it took a compliment of people to safely get me out. There was a battery of tests, IVs and such. I was essentially immobile for a couple days (although I’ve made awesome strides this week and am getting back to normal much quicker than I ever thought).
But you know what there wasn’t? I didn’t have a brain bleed in the CT. I didn’t have headaches. No nausea. Lights and sounds don’t bother me anymore than they did before (hey, I have a two year old and some of those toys are torture…)
None of this sport is designed to be scare-marketing to readers – but I had an experience that I know could have been much worse without knowing what I know. I wanted to share that with readers.
MANY many thanks are going out on this one BTW:
BikeCo Owner Joe Binatena for turning me onto the 1 helmet a year plan when I started riding about 17 years ago…
Everyone at POC – what a product keep doing what you do.
Leif, Mondo and Emilio – man it would have sucked riding alone that morning!
Thanks to all the first responders who hiked up or down to me from OCFA, Camp Pendleton Fire, State Parks, the OCFA Helicopter Team.
Thanks to the entire Trauma Team at Mission Hospital.
Everyone treated me with care and gave me confidence that my care was in the best hands possible. And actually it shocked me how many of them ride MTB!
Ibis Oso with X0 Transmission AXS Custom Build
Check out some pictures of this banger custom eMTB. Ibis Oso with X0 Transmission AXS drivetrain, Magura brakes, Handbuilt King/Nox wheels and more. Built by the team here at BikeCo.com.
Magura MT7 with HC3 levers paired to 223mm Galfer Shark rotors provide the stopping power.
The HC3 lever is adjustable which allows for riders to fine tune the leverage ratio. This adjustment shifts the length between the lever pivot, the lever “action” arm and your finger tip. Want the power to come on a little quicker? Drive the adjustment further towards your finger tip. Looking for more modulation? Reverse the adjustment.
The HC3 is the most adjustable lever on the market. It allows riders to utilize the larger diameter rotors, great for eMTB setups like this Oso, without being jumpy.
Ibis Oso with X0 Transmission
Yes, this Ibis Oso with XO Transmission takes advantage of wireless shifting. But there’s many more advantages to the X0 Bosch Transmission AXS Groupset on an eMTB setup.
Between the additional weight as well as the mileage and technical climbing eMTB drivetrains are under more stress than we’ve seen before. This tends to lead to wear issues and replacement at a more frequent basis than riders might be used to on their MTB setups.
With the SRAM X0 Transmission riders are purchasing the strongest and longest lasting drivetrain built. Period. The most notable changes on the SRAM Transmission include the unique Flattop chain (which, just plain looks cool) as well as updates to the rear derailleur.
The Transmission derailleur is a robust piece utilizing a double shear mounting on the SRAM UDH capable rear end. With a precision initial installation the Transmission derailleur is ready to go for a long time without requiring much from a rider.
With eMTB riders climbing technical tracks it’s also great that IF you manage to damage the derailleur you can replace individual bits on the derailleur. They’re built to take a hell of a beating, so this may never happen to you…
Questions on which Transmission kit is right for your project? Chat with our team and we’ll get you the right bits to take you trail experience to the next level.
OneUp Components E-Bar: Simplified Controls
A clean cockpit is provided by both the Transmission wireless pod as well as OneUp’s Carbon E-Bar.
The 35mm Carbon E-Bar allows clean control wiring for the motor. Bosch and Shimano systems can take advantage of this.
The ANVL Swage Stem is used to compliment the E-Bar’s wiring.
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Another look at the cockpit on this custom Ibis Oso.
Deity Lockjaw Grips, the new Wolf Tooth ReMote Pro and Chris King Headset provide nice touches across the board.
Heavier bikes, like eMTB builds, as well as bikes that tend to be ridden a lot and hard, like eMTB bikes, benefit from top tier headsets like Chris King or the Cane Creek 110 options.
Ground level looking at the Headtube and fork crown.
You can peak at the SQ Labs saddle and get a detail look at the NOX Kitsuma Enduro rim shape.
eMTB Carbon Wheel Option
Another angle with more of the NOX Kitsuma Enduro rim.
With a relatively wide internal width the Kitsuma provides a lot of tire volume to maximize grip. This is important climbing and descending the Oso to take advantage of its traction.
Chris King hubs with DT Swiss spokes and nipples are laced to the carbon Kitsuma rims. Our expert wheel builders have a good understanding of rider requirements prior to build. This allows fine tuning of both product as well as actual build setup. In turn this produces a rim that balances incredible service life with excellent, personally tuned, performance.
Here is the Chris King rear hub with the SRAM Transmission cassette.
We’ve learned an important aspect on SRAM Transmission installation is ensuring the mounting surface is free of any finishing buildup from the frame. Our team checks the UDH area for any anomalies so our clients have the best on trail performance.
One last look at this custom Ibis Oso build.
This rider has spec’d DH tires front and rear. DH sidewalls have a weight penalty, but provide notably improved damping. With the heavier eMTB bikes and especially with aggressive riders this is important.
Riders find extra support from the suspension critical to performance. Finding the additional damping in cockpit (like the OneUp Carbon Handlebar) and tires is critical!
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Tips & Tricks: 3 Tips to Mount MTB Tubeless Tires with a Handpump
Whether you’re on a trip, or helping someone out at the trailhead (or helping yourself occasionally…) some quick tips will help you successfully to Mount MTB Tubeless Tires with a Handpump. Check out this quick video from BikeCo.com or glance through the short write up below.
Mount MTB Tubeless Tires with a Handpump
Tip One: How Much Air How Fast?
The first tip to mounting a tire easily, whether with a handpump or a compressor, is to ensure the most volume of air is pushed easily into the tire.
For this I love valve stems that have a removable core.
By removing the core I greatly increase the volume of air I can get quickly into the tire. This will notably help to bead the tire onto the rim.
Tip Two: Grip.
The next step is to get a grip that allows you to easily hold the pump head onto the valve while having your hand wrapped around the tire.
Position your hand so two fingers can hold the pump head while you wrap your thumb onto the top of the tire. With this grip you’ll have a good grip for the next step.
Tip Three: Bounce and Rotate.
While pumping bounce the tire and squeeze with your hand.
The bouncing and squeeze will help reduce the volume inside the tire. This also increases the PSI and to help bead the tire.
This method tends to work quickly. If you’re struggling take a look and make sure there’s nothing obviously wrong.
Quick list of things that are SUPER annoying if you’ve tried this for a while… Are both beads of the tire on the same side of the air valve (so your pumping goes straight into the atmosphere)? Is a bead sitting on the valve?
Depending on the tire it may help to rotate as you bounce it. This provides a bit more pressure in different spots of the tire.
Hopefully this quick video and writeup help you Mount MTB Tubeless Tires with a Handpump!
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Nukeproof Ride Review: Mega 290 & Reactor 290
Mike, Tracy and I had a chance to take out two of the most popular bikes in the Nukeproof lineup.
While we didn’t have the most cooperative SoCal June weather we defined what we liked about the spec and how the Nukeproof Mega 290 and Reactor 290 ride on trail.
Mega 290 & Reactor 290: Nukeproof Ride Review
In this Nukeproof review we’ll glance at the spec of both the Mega 290 Factory and the Reactor 290 Elite builds.
Where do the bikes stack up in the BikeCo lineup? What are some variants we’d see on our personal bikes?
Later we’ll get into HOW the bikes ride and the overall Nukeproof trail personality.
Nukeproof Build Kits
Learn more about the Nukeproof Factory and Elite Build Kits with these tabs or keep reading for more about the Reactor 290 and the Mega 290’s trail personality.
Nukeproof Mega 290 Carbon Factory Spec Highlights
The Nukeproof Mega 290 Carbon Factory build is essentially an XT bike with FOX Factory Suspension.
The Mega 290 has 160mm of rear travel paired to a 170mm fork and is a confident Enduro or All Mountain bike.
The FOX Factory fork and shock both provide adjustment through PSI, volume spacing, high and low speed rebound as well as high and low speed compression settings. This gives the bike a wide range of tuning options for any rider size.
Shimano’s XT drivetrain and brakes with 203mm rotors front and rear perform as you’d expect.
Spec’d with Double Down tires front and rear it’s set for aggressive riding from the get-go.
DT Swiss EX1700 wheels provide a great platform to mount an Enduro / All Mountain appropriate tire selection from around 2.3″ or 2.4″ to 2.5″ or 2.6″ if you prefer.
Mega 290 Factory Build Thoughts
While the three of us tend to build very different bikes for our personal quivers we actually had a lot of parallel thoughts on the Mega 290 Factory build.
This is a bike that’s spec’d nicely from the factory. We each had a short list of what we’d probably change if we were going to make this bike our own and really we only had a single build “issue”: the saddle. It’s slippery! Now, you can see in the images we were riding in a low cloud which probably made everything a little more slippery – but everyone noted that the saddle would be the first thing off the bike for any of us.
Mega 290 Factory Spec Upgrades
So what are some personal upgrade or swap ideas for the Nukeproof? Well take this with a grain of salt as the three of us have more years riding then we’d like to admit as well as enough gray hair to be really particular (note Mike’s jersey…), so our upgrades or swaps would all be pretty personal preference things.
Each of us have a preferred brake setup that would go on the bike but as far as spec brakes the Shimano XT are absolutely workable.
All of us have a go to cockpit. Most likely we’d all gravitate to higher rise carbon bars and I would have to have my preferred grip too.
Tracy likes the Double Down tires front and rear. I might go to my EXO+ setup or at least the EXO+ in the front with a DHF for maybe a touch faster rolling setup.
Mike’s finally entry on this was a GX AXS derailluer, he rides wireless drivetrains and was convincing us how lowering the work load on my thumbs would improve my climbing (not much could make my climbing too much worse compared to these guys haha)
If you want to go through the notes on a Nukeproof Elite build (basically an SLX bike) click over to the Reactor 290 tab for more details.
Nukeproof Reactor 290 Carbon Elite Build Highlights
The Reactor 290 Elite build features Shimano SLX drivetrain and brakes as well as FOX Performance Elite suspension giving it a very credible setup. The Reactor is a 130mm travel frame paired to a 150mm fork for a nice Trail and Light / Medium Terrain Enduro bike.
The Performance Elite suspension features the more advanced dampers with improved compression control similar to the FOX Factory options, just without the Kashima coating.
Shimano’s SLX bits feature excellent performance in a bit more cost-conscious at a small weight penalty compared to the XT spec of the Factory builds.
Reactor 290 Elite Spec Review
Our conversation on the Reactor 290 Elite spec had a handful of tangents.
Before we get too deep into what we would have done to “make it ours” so to speak let’s take a glance at the SLX buyer’s opinion.
This is a nice SLX spec. If you didn’t have an established go to for say, like almost every bit on your bike there’s little on this bike that really glares at you. Except the slippery seat. It’s slippery.
Beyond the tires, brakes, cockpit setup preference changes (like we touched on with the Mega 290 Factory build in the other tab) the only other bits that stand out for consideration of upgrade are the wheels and maybe the seatpost.
We started debating about if you were to throw a little bit more cash at this bike where would it go?
Wheels play a big part in a bikes personality so we tossed around ideas on well if we did this, or that to this bike but when we looked at the price consideration it put us into the neighborhood of the Factory build with improved wheels as well as the XT drivetrain and brakes.
And frankly – that’s how models should be spec’d. I like that Nukeproof has a relatively closely grouped build price point and that you can see the value in all of the available models.
Devil’s advocate though: how mean would the Elite look with some carbon hoops on it and new hubs?
So how did each of the Nukeproof bikes ride on trail?
Well as you’d expect, even though the Mega is a 160/170 bike and the Reactor a 130/150, they had some brand personality similarities when we compared notes.
Nukeproof Trail Personality
Nukeproof Sizing
Mike, Tracy and I are sort of close in height. Well, close enough that I can’t really think of who’s the tallest or shortest.
Each of our current personal bikes is a Large, albeit mine is a Mondraker Foxy so it’s a LONG large.
I’ve always been kind of between sizes at 6’1″ with long legs and arms. Lately I’ve been riding longer bikes and think it has been helping my lower back some – so I went with the XL Nukeproof Mega for our test ride.
Mike tends to ride Large although some bikes he may adjust depending on top tube length to keep him in a better position for his neck and back.
Tracy and I have traded bikes a lot over the years and generally we’re super close in setup. I think most of his personal bikes have been Large lately.
Once I jumped on it I had no doubts it was the right size. I never felt “lost” in it at all. In fact I kind of struggled to see how a 20mm shorter reach would have worked either. So I started giving Tracy a hard time about his Large selection. By the end of the ride he agreed that the XL would have been a nicer fit.
Mike rode the L Reactor 290 and seemed like he enjoyed the fit as its closer to his current quiver of bikes although the reach is a little shorter on the Nukeproof compared to other brands.
With almost all size bikes having room for longer dropper posts these days fit has become height as well as leg length and determining where you are on the “average” comparison of that.
I come in on the X-Large for height and the XX-Large for leg length according to Nukeproof. The XXL was going to be much to long for me but the XL was a good fit.
For taller riders, it makes sense that Nukeproof offers an XXL if the XL is a comfortable fit for me.
Nukeproof: On Trail
All of us enjoyed the miles on the Nukeproof Trail / Enduro models. Mike has actually ridden both of these bikes as well as the Giga and is a great resource for our team on the overall Nukeproof personality as well as the variations in their lineup.
Nukeproof Personality
As a disclaimer: we didn’t get the greatest conditions to really test these bikes.
But between the three of us, with a lot of years of doing this, there were a handful of things we agreed on about the Nukeproof trail performance.
Planted / Balanced Traction.
The bikes have a notable even balance on the front and rear wheels. In just about any reasonable riding position it was very easy to feel both wheels working together. You had to get way, way too far off the back to get the front end light. And I was uncomfortable getting far enough forward on the bars to have the rear wheel feel light (with one exception I’ll get into later hahaha…)
Along the same lines as being “planted” the bikes had an appropriate front to rear wheel feel climbing and descending.
I found the Mega 290 was a very forgiving bike to ride which became important on the descent as conditions turned more sloppy than any of us frequently ride.
Overall the Nukeproof rode most similarly to Ibis models we work with.
It might have had a little more “up and down” pedaling variation than my Yeti or Mondraker – but like the Ibis bike’s this motion directly equates to rear wheel traction so I didn’t find the bike sluggish to accelerate. It was well behaved even up some of the slippery climbing sections when the wheel was clawing up and over rocks or terrain shifts.
The Mega and Reactor had a little less “pop” than you might expect from a Yeti or Mondraker on trail. Some of that is from the suspension’s design but some of it is from the shock and fork setup as well.
I suspect with time I could have put more “pop” back into the Mega to have it ride closer to my preferred quicker out of corners, pumpy style bikes (but that style also tends to break free from traction faster too – so it’s really a personal setup preference at that point – read on for my detail notes and why understanding a review is helped by understanding the reviewer…)
Lively at Any Speed
Another aspect that’s important for bike performance, does the bike require a certain speed to come alive? Class leading bikes have good handling characteristics whether you’re riding at consumer, expert or even race paces.
The Nukeproof felt good in the range of speeds I was able to get it into. Some bikes struggle with sluggish handling at lower speeds or get nervous at high speeds. Bikes like Nukeproof, Ibis, Mondraker and Yeti put a lot of effort into their testing to ensure the bikes are playful and fun for the widest range of riders.
The Mega felt like it had more in the tank than I got close to giving it, but never felt like that school bus on a figure eight track that some “bigger” bikes parallel at lower speeds.
Nukeproof Reactor 290: On Trail
Mike’s notes carry a lot of weight as he puts many miles on a variety of bikes. From Nukeproof, Ibis, Mondraker or Yeti he’s very familiar. So it was interesting to listen as he fit the Reactor 290 between other BikeCo models.
“The Reactor rides a like a little bigger than pretty burly built Ripley. You know the Ripley with the bigger fork and shock that we’ve done in the past.
I’d say maybe closer to the Ripmo even. Not quite as big as the Ripmo travel wise but the Reactor is closer to a ‘fast’ Ripmo setup more than a big ‘Ripley’ probably.
The Nukeproof suspension feels similar to the Ibis although it would take me a little bit to get the Nukeproof as precise as the bikes’ I’m comparing since I’ve had more time on them.
On the Reactor I felt confident that the bike would turn in and hold a line. It felt pretty good over the chunkier stuff but we were kind of going slower today because of conditions too.
Nukeproof Mega 290: On Trail
Tracy and I have ridden a lot of bikes, in a lot of terrain over the years. Generally we both gravitate to a similar model capacity even if we ride different brands. So it made sense that both of us wanted to test the Mega 290 out of the Nukeproof lineup.
Overall we had pretty similar trail notes. I’m going to go deeper into my thoughts a little later as there’s A LOT of things that you feel and have to take into account on a demo ride and I think it’s important to be transparent and realistic – you can get an idea of how the Nukeproof bikes behave from this review but there is so much range of adjustment available as well. Anyway – back to the quick takes on the Mega 290 On Trail.
Tracy had some good insight
“The bike didn’t feel twitchy or nervous. Even as the trail got slick I felt like I could hold the lines I wanted.
It pedaled like I would expect for a 160/170mm bike. It wasn’t a slow pedaling bike at all. Could be tough to tell given how sticky the ground was too. But with the road ride before the dirt I felt like it compared well with other bikes its size.
I never felt the bike get nervous at speed. Couldn’t tell with today’s conditions but it might have that Yeti personality where it loves more and more speed.”
I agreed with all of his notes after the ride especially the speed capacity. I was able to get the bike up to a lively pace in a couple of the areas that weren’t as soupy and the bike never gave me any indication that it wouldn’t like a little more.
Both of us noted that the Mega was quite notable at holding lines in both the dry and wet conditions. You’d roll the Mega into a corner, get that lean angle going and that bike just carved in.
With the setup I noted the bike would take a lot of weight input from your feet while keeping the front end planted.
Quick Conclusions: Nukeproof Riding Review
So what’s the quick take on the Nukeproof Mega 290 or the Nukeproof Reactor 290?
Well drawn from the combined notes we had really positive notes overall on both the bike’s spec and value as well as the on trail personalities.
The Mega and Reactor both feel well planted, confident and forgiving on trail. These aren’t bikes with knife edge personalities and even a pretty basic setup provided a really enjoyable ride.
Nukeproof bikes overall feel like they have a bit of “monster truck” in them, similar to Ibis bikes, and ride comfortably feeling maybe slightly “bigger” than they are.
I know I put the Mega into situations that it was well behaved in without requiring over the top theatrics or heroics from me as a rider.
Wondering how the Nukeproof might fit into your personal riding? Chat with a member of our sales team. They’re all versed with the class leading brands BikeCo works with: Ibis, Mondraker, Nukeproof and Yeti. Our staff is trained on where these brand’s personality is as well as what tuning options are available to modify a bike to your desired requirements.
Remember: class leading bikes, ones with not only the “right” geo (which has converged somewhat over the years) but also the RIGHT suspension and balance have a setup range. And it can be hard to really understand it from a demo ride.
Since I’ve bitched for so long about those doing reviews being more transparent about “what” and “how” they ride you can keep reading for more details on my ride and how experience allows a better understanding of what a bike is about and where it fits.
But first enjoy some pics of Mike and Tracy from our Nukeproof Ride Review on the Luge!
Reviewing the Reviewer
I’ve been pushing for a long time that reviewers give more personal insight to their experiences that go into a published review. So to wrap up this Nukeproof Ride Review I’d like to provide insight to what I thought, what my exact notes were, what I ride and how I come up with some of my conclusions during a review.
There are a handful of things that experience will help you quickly define and if you know how those are about to effect your ride you can more accurately speak to a bike MODEL and not a SETUP so to speak.
What Did I Notice in Setup?
Some of my notes on while I setup the Mega 290 would help me better understand what the bike WAS doing on trail and what it COULD do as well.
Mega 290 Ride Review Notes on Setup
Factory Suspension
Both the fork and shock were low on volume spacers for my preference. This means I used the compression settings to increase support that would be more finely tuned by increasing the ramp rate.
It’s a demo bike – the odds it would have a perfect package are low. Knowing that I was running more compression meant that I would forgive a little bit of potential harsh small bump compliance in the rear as well as initial support into corners.
Cockpit
First, I have bad hands and hate grips with outboard collars. It hurts my hands, messes with my ulnar nerve and causes numbness and pain up my arms. This bike had grips I didn’t like but I would try to run my hands further inboard than I usually do.
Bars were aluminum and 25mm rise with not a lot of stem spacers. I generally like to have larger rise handlebars and carbon (it makes a big difference in my hand and arm condition to ride with carbon bars)
Tires
Double Down Assegai front and Double Down DHR rear. An aggressive setup but appropriate for the bike. I typically run EXO+ DHF / DHR pairing so I knew that tire package would be a bit heavier than I’m used to.
Setup Forgiveness Based on Spec
Will it ride Harsh?
So based on the volume spacers, compression settings, grips and bars I knew I would potentially have to forgive some front end “harshness”. In other words, it would not be a fair fork test for sure if that’s what we were testing!
Luckily the fork was freshly serviced and overall it felt good. I think the oil and seals being new helped this a lot (and actually made me think I really need to service my 38)
Can I Get It In Control?
Hand height is important to me for a couple reasons. First, I have back issues which mean I kind of need my bike setup in a certain way to minimize that. This is a personal issue and varies from rider to rider. If you’ve got enough gray hair you’ll probably understand and if you have the gray hair and don’t understand it I’m jealous for sure!
Second you gain or lose a lot of control by having hands in a position you can get power applied. This applies to both your hand height as well as width. Just like riding too wide of bars having your stack too high or low can numb the handling reducing your ability to have quick adjustments with minimal input.
I did notice that the Mega liked to be leaned in to corners more than my usual setups that I tend to understeer slightly and lean which snaps them into corners a touch faster. I’d still give the Mega passing grades on this because my hands were low combined with the fork setup not having the precise feel I’m used to after all the years of Pro Tune forks and a specific setup.
Acceleration
Some would say climbing. I don’t climb well enough to speak to it! So, for me to feel a bike’s efficiency I’m looking at how it handles burst acceleration. Heavier tires are going to change that around which I noticed on the road climb to the Luge but not as much once we got in the super tacky and then super slippery dirt…
Geo Differences
My personal bike is a Mondraker Foxy RR with a 170mm fork. So all and all most of the geo between what “I’m used to” and what I was testing was relatively close (especially when you factor the published Mondraker numbers are from a 160mm fork so mine has a slightly slacker headtube, higher bb and longer wheelbase).
The exception that I saw was on wheelbase. My Mondraker is setup with the shorter chainstay and shorter wheelbase. The published wheelbase is 1253mm – given the longer fork I’ve added a couple mm to that but I’ve never really bothered to calculate it out.
On the Mega XL the wheelbase is 1275mm which would give it a touch more planted feel and change a little bit of the direction change personality.
On the road when I put a twitch through the front end I could feel the front end was a bit more planted than my bike. I couldn’t decide if that was the MaxxGrip tire or the longer front center.
During the descent I could feel that the Mega XL was “longer” in the first few corners but that quickly went away once I had four or five turns down.
Finally – let’s take a quick look at the conditions we rode in.
Between some morning rain and being in the cloud the conditions were pretty variable. We got in some sections that were hero dirt levels of excellence – no brakes just ride in, lean as much as you want and rip through it.
Then, well, it got sloppy…
Being SoCal locals none of the three of us really ride in sloppy stuff. So the details of the ride have to go back to the conditions were we have experience and kind of look the other way in conditions that are outside of the norm for us.
For instance some riders are always looking to fall in love with a demo or review bike. That’s not always going to happen (even for a bike you’ll love) and breaking down the experience can be important.
Here’s a good example of this for me:
First Ride Demo on the Mondraker FOXY
(didn’t love it but saw potential)
Extended “First” Ride when I bought one
(starting to love it – testing some stuff out, riding is ‘work’ you know!)
Extended Ride Review
(loved it by then)
Sorry for the sidebar, but the point is that you’re not always going to “love” a bike at this level at first sight. They’re technical pieces and you should treat it like that and go through what you’re really looking for out of the bike to make sure you get a bike that will get there with you. BikeCo’s staff is unbeatable at this…
Like overall – it was fun to get out with Mike and Tracy on the Nukeproof, but by the end of the ride I was kind of “blah” about having messy muddy everything to clean up, I was cold and I had a fall that dampened my spirits (and for a split second or two really scared me).
OK, not to dwell on crashes but this one was pretty funny and not that bad. If you’re familiar with the Luge picture the deep pocket turns before the trail “turns left” down the canyon with the right hand exposure. I think it’s three or five like left, right, left, right, left. Anyhow, I went in too hot as the flatter section of trail wasn’t too slippery, but as soon as it rolled into the steeper stuff it got sloppy. First corner I lost the bike, back end comes around and I’m sliding down, still up on the bike, but both wheels full drift. Into the next corner where the front end climbed up the rise and now the back wheel is in the trough, front wheel almost in the bushes still up. Still sliding. About then I see there’s really only one more turn before that left, which if I miss I’m going off the side, so my heart kinda thumps. Still at a full slide 90 degrees from the ideal direction I decide to smack my leg into the side of the trail to try to slow down and get off the back of the bike. Never fully fell just kinds slide all over and bury my leg in mud. Anyhow – I get down trail to take some more pics of Mike and Tracy and Mike’s like “ya, did you see those tracks through the corner? What a mess” or something along those lines. Then looks at me and puts together that those were all my “tracks” across the nearly the entire trail width…
When demo-ing or reviewing a bike you have to kind of put that aside to have a critical look at the bike, the setup and the spec to decide what you’re really feeling or not. I suggest that riders try to find 3 things they like, 3 things they didn’t really like and 3 things they’re neutral about to help your sales team understand if you’re on the right type / model of bike, size, spec and how the setup was.
Overall I can confidently say the Nukeproof Ride Review of the Mega 290: it’s a bike that rides planted, comfortable at speed, well behaved and consistent without knife edge performance. My experience says that for me, I would prefer ramping the suspension up to add some more “pop” to the bike to give it a little more when pumping the trail through terrain or in corners. The Mega rode “bigger” than either of my last two bikes the Mondraker or a Yeti SB130 Lunch Ride – but it should as it is a longer travel frame than either of those options.
I think it compares best to the Ibis Ripmo, maybe even a Ripmo with a 170mm fork.
Overall a fun Enduro bike comfortable and confident in terrain and speeds you’d expect!
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Custom Yeti ARC Hardtail
Enjoy some detail photos of this custom Yeti ARC Hardtail build by BikeCo.com
This Yeti ARC highlights the trail capacity of the hardtail ARC maintaining a nimble feel with instant torque utilizing a single speed drivetrain coupled to the instant engagement Onyx Vesper hubs tied to NOX Composite Farmlow carbon rims.
Our team takes great pride in producing dream bikes – whether they’re full custom spec bikes like this single speed ARC or a factory build with the perfect cockpit, the right brakes, whatever you need to make it yours.
Keep reading for more details on the spec of this build to get ideas for your next dream bike.
Cranks: Race Face Era Carbon
Chainring: RaceFace DM
Chain Tensioner: Rohloff XC/SS Twin Pulley
Chain: KMC X11 Silver
Bottom Bracket: Chris King ThreadFit 30
Cassette: Reverse XD Single Speed Kit 14t
Pedals: Shimano XTR SPD XC PD-M9100
Hubs: Onyx Vesper
Rims: NOX Farlow Enduro Layup
Front Tire: Maxxis Forekaster 3C MaxxTerra EXO
Rear Tire: Maxxis Rekon 3C MaxxTerra EXO
Fork: FOX Factory 34 GRIP2 with Shiny Orange Lowers
Handlebar: RaceFace NEXT R 35x800mm 20mm rise
Stem: RaceFace Turbine R Stem 35mm
Brakes: Magura MT7 Next with HCW Lever
Rotors: Magura Storm HC
Seatpost Remote: PNW Loam Lever
Grips: PNW Loam Grip
Saddle: Ergon SM Comp
Seatpost: PNW Rainier Gen 3
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Nukeproof Demo Days: June 14-16
BikeCo.com is excited to host Nukeproof Demo Days June 14, 15 and 16 at our shop in Lake Forest, CA.
Riders can book a demo ride on Nukeproof eMTB, Megawatt 297, and a range of Nukeproof MTB models including the Giga 297 (mullet), Giga 290 (29er), Mega 290, Reactor 290 and Scout 290.
Scroll down for available reservations and contact us to get on one of these bikes Wednesday June 14th, Thursday June 15th or Friday June 16th.
To demo these bikes you’re going to need a valid drivers’ license, credit card, helmet and other riding gear. While demos may an assortment of pedals we advise that riders bring their own pedals to ride these bikes.
Demo bookings are shown below. To schedule your demo it’s best to call the shop at 949-470-1099 and speak with one of our team to get onto the list in real time!
Nukeproof Demo Schedule: Weds 6/14/23 to Fri 6/16/23
Reservations for MegaWatt 297
Reservations for Giga 297, Giga 290 and Mega 290
Reservations for Reactor 290 and Scout 290
Shopping for the perfect Nukeproof bike? Looking for a custom or semi-custom build?
Just want to swap out some bits for that perfect build? No problem. Chat with our team and we’ll dial you in.
Read through these tabs to learn about the advantages of buying your Nukeproof from BikeCo.com
or scroll down to learn more about each Nukeproof model, compare geo between models, sizes and other brands
as well as learn about how the Nukeproof bikes ride compared to other class leading brands like Ibis, Mondraker and Yeti.
Built at BikeCo. It Means A Lot
We take exceptional pride in providing a level of service our competition can’t match.
Few things epitomize this like our bike builds and deliveries (whether in-store or shipped to customers).
When you buy from BikeCo it’s not simply a freight forwarding service. All bikes are unpacked, components checked, frame and wheel prep taken care of, built, setup and test ridden to ensure the best performance when you take delivery.
Whether you’re picking up in-store or having a bike delivered this attention to detail minimizes potential teething issues your new bike might have giving it a longer lifespan with far less issues.
Our expert mechanics go through areas that a home mechanic might not be comfortable, or might trust that a bike packer got right such as linkage torque and fitment, bottom brackets and headsets, axle interfaces, etc, etc.
Riders are provided a suspension setup sheet with details based on their size and riding style. Our team will reach out to review your settings with you several times after delivery to help you fine tune your bike as well as understand where your settings may go as your skills advance. The same team is available for any questions you might have on cockpit setup, contact points such as grips or pedals, tire spec or setup, etc, etc. Unmatched after sales service is one of the cornerstones of BikeCo.com and a reason that so much of our business is referral or repeat clients.
Clients who take delivery of shipped bikes can expect minimal work to get a bike together and ready to ride. (we provide links with videos as well as access to our team for clients with any questions during their build up)
Assembling a typical build from a BikeCo shipment looks like:
Hang the fork and adjust the headset.
Mount the front brake.
Hang the derailleur (shifting is pre-adjusted at our shop).
Inflate the tires (they will be setup tubeless with sealant already installed – not tubes like some box bikes).
Hang the wheels.
Test ride to make the minute adjustments to your saddle and cockpit, bed the brakes in to your liking and then go get it dirty!
Bikes at this level should allow riders to get just what they want. And at BikeCo.com you can.
Upgrade or Swap Parts from Factory Build Kits
As a retailer at this level we’re able to provide our clients swaps and upgrades across builds to ensure the perfect build, performance or look!
What are the most common upgrades we see?
Brakes: a lot of personality of your bike is found in the brakes. Getting brakes that compliment your riding style will give you confidence you can slow where you need to and get off them where you want to!
btw: want to know a quick way to improve your bikes’ small bump compliance in corners and terrain? Get brakes you’re comfortable with so you can brake in the braking zone, get off the brakes and allow the suspension to reset to neutral (rather than being compressed from braking too late into the corner or terrain which produces a harsher ride than needed)
Cockpit: have a favorite bar feel? Want to upgrade to carbon bars to improve the feel? Like a specific grip? No problem we’ve got you covered across the board.
Custom Wheels: another tremendous piece of your bikes total personality. Dial in your power transfer, tracking and even trail compliance with the right rim, spoke and hub combination. Chat with our team about why handbuilt custom wheels from BikeCo.com are so popular.
Tires: Get what you want off the bat! Why start with tires you don’t like on your new dream rig?
Wireless Shifting: SRAM GX and X0 AXS upgrades are extremely popular at time of purchase.
BikeCo Pro Tune Suspension: Every Click Counts
Pro Tune custom suspension is available on FOX Factory, Performance Elite and Performance forks as well as rear shocks.
While we put “pro” in the name the reality is these custom tunes benefit everyone from a new rider to the fastest racers.
A quick synopsis: FOX suspension IS the benchmark – but, it has to be ready for riders of nearly any size and skillset. From the lightest riders tip toeing through the terrain to heavy riders smashing everything they see – and back and forth in any configuration means their tuning range HAS to be pretty wide.
With BikeCo Pro Tunes we work with you to define your riding style, terrain, ground speed, size, disposition and goals to narrow the performance window through a variety of modifications as well as proprietary oil additive packs, etc.
This narrows the FOX performance window onto of your riding specifics. Each adjustment is made more specific to you to increase your tuning capacity: Every Click Counts.
Wondering about what aspects that Pro Tuned suspension will benefit your riding? Call, email or chat with our team who can help you understand how balancing less stiction, improved compression windows, better oiling provides a better on-trail feel with less service required.
Nukeproof Demo Bike Details
Wondering which Nukeproof bike fits your riding style? Here’s some quick details.
Megawatt 297: eMTB
Mullet, 29″ front wheel with 27.5″ rear.
170mm fork travel paired to 170mm rear travel.
64 degree headtube angle
Available in Small, Medium, Large, X-Large and XX-Large
Giga 297: Super Enduro
Mullet, 29″ front wheel with 27.5″ rear.
180mm fork travel paired to 170mm rear travel.
63.5 degree headtube angle
Available in Medium, Large, X-Large and XX-Large
Giga 290: Super Enduro
29″
180mm fork travel paired to 170mm rear travel.
63.5 degree headtube angle
Available in Medium, Large, X-Large and XX-Large
Mega 290: Enduro
29″
170mm fork travel paired to 160mm rear travel.
64 degree headtube angle
Available in Medium, Large, X-Large and XX-Large
Reactor 290: Trail
29″
140-150mm fork travel paired to 130mm rear travel.
65 degree headtube angle in “Rail” setting, 65.5 degree headtube in “Trail” setting
Available in Medium, Large, X-Large and XX-Large
Nukeproof MTB and eMTB: Stock & Custom Build Images
Shop in-stock and available Nukeproof MTB and eMTB from BikeCo.com!
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Custom Nukeproof Giga 290 Build with SRAM X0 Transmission
Enjoy some detail shots of a banging custom Nukeproof Giga 290 Build featuring the new SRAM X0 Transmission drivetrain.
The new SRAM Transmission drivetrain is the strongest and longest lasting design on the market.
When we were spec’ing this Nukeproof Giga Custom with the client an important aspect to the build was minimizing service replacements down the line: so the t-type Transmission wireless drivetrain was a must have.
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Hope’s latest Tech 4 brakes build on their famous power modulation by bringing up the total power on par with other class leading MTB brakes.
The Hope V4 calipers are designed for the most aggressive riding with 4 large pistons per caliper and slightly larger pad surface compared to the Hope E4 calipers.
Looking backwards we see the Nukeproof Giga’s low slung shock mount and linkage.
Further back are Hope 2 piece rotors mounted to Hope Pro 5 hubs
Cockpit spec includes the OneUp 35mm Carbon Handlebars, Deity Grips and 5Dev Titanium Stem.
The OneUp Carbon Handlebars are popular designed to provide a touch of compliance allowing you to stay fresher longer into your descents.
