How it Rides
The Megawatt 297 is a mixed-wheel eMTB that uses a 29-inch wheel in the front and a smaller 27.5-inch wheel in the rear. The larger front wheel is optimal for grip and rolling over obstacles while the smaller rear wheel helps the bike snap around corners and stay lively in tight terrain.
Paired with 170mm of suspension travel front and rear, the mixed wheels and big travel make the Megawatt a mean e-enduro machine.
Like the non-motor powered Mega, the Megawatt’s rear suspension has been optimized to be super supple of the top of the stroke while remaining progressive and supportive through the rest of the travel. The anti-squat is optimized to create a bike that offers ultimate performance on the descents while remaining supportive on the climbs. They've also given the Megawatt a wide SAG range (30%-35%) to allow the rider to custom-tune the bike to their preferences.
Geometry wise, they've taken the best qualities of the enduro-winning Mega and optimized it for eMTB-use. The frame is built from hydroformed 6061 aluminum with space made in the downtube for the Shimano battery and a one-piece cast bottom bracket shell for the EP8 motor. The Megawatt 297’s battery is removable, and the bike is compatible with Shimano’s smaller 504Wh battery.
The Nukeproof MegaWatt 297 Elite Component Details
- Shimano STEPS EP8 e-bike motor & 630Wh battery
- Fox 38 Float Performance Elite Series fork & Float X2 Performance Series shock
- Shimano SLX 12-speed drivetrain
- Shimano SLX 4-piston brakes
- Nukeproof Horizon V2 tubeless wheels
- Maxxis Assegai front and rear tires
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DEMO STATUS- currently this bike is in immaculate condition. We’ll post updates to this listing with any dings or scratches as they occur.
NOTE-
After a very brief summer, Nukeproof has backed out of the US market and will no longer have dealers or US based warranty services. These bikes are serviceable just like any other bike, however warranty parts will now ship from Europe with long wait times to be expected. As such, these bikes are priced to sell below wholesale!
