Nukeproof Dissent 290 Comp Carbon Bike

Downhill bikes are designed to be the ultimate tool to take on the gnarliest terrain. With 200mm of front and rear travel to enable riders to descend the roughest terrain, the steepest gradients and send the biggest jumps.

Since the Nukeproof Scalp was debuted in 2011, Nukeproof’s downhill frames have been on a constant evolutionary path. The Scalp saw success at the highest level, eventually evolving into Sam Hill’s World Cup-winning Pulse. This evolution continued through to the latest Dissent.

Using an evolved version of the Nukeproof Fallout linkage, the Dissent prototype frame won first time out with Sam Hill at the Garbanzo Downhill at Crankworx Canada in 2018. Since then, the Dissent has gone on to rack up a number of UCI World Cup podiums and national championships. It’s earned a reputation as a race-ready workhorse that’s incredibly stable and ultra-adjustable; as a bike that instils confidence in world-class pros and privateers alike.  

Nukeproof are proud to release the latest evolution - the Dissent 290 Carbon. 

The Nukeproof Dissent 290c is the next logical evolution from our ultra-successful alloy Dissent frame. Creating a carbon Dissent gave Nukeproof engineers the freedom to make several improvements, as well as incorporate some new features into the frame. Having the freedom to work in T700/ 800 carbon allows for more complex shapes, fast multiple prototype iteratio

ns to add strength, stiffness and compliance to enhance the feel of the bike. The reason to move wasn’t to reduce weight, but the overall frame weight was reduced by 430g. (a NP1 frame weighs 3.46kgs RAW).

The Dissent was built around our World Cup winning Fallout Linkage with the option to customise multiple key areas to suit your riding style. The Dissent was originally developed as a test mule to offer multiple levels of suspension progression, wheelbase options and new for ’23 multiple reach positions. It worked so well we chose to include these features to enable riders to dial in the Dissent 290c to suit different riding style and/ or terrains.

The fresh platform also allowed the development team to further optimise the suspension kinematics. A high leverage rate at the beginning of the stroke gives a more supple feel off the top, with a steeping curve in mid-stroke to give good stability and support. When you reach the mid-end of the suspension travel, there is a regressive curve to prevent spiking and limiting the travel use. The added sensitivity allows riders to enjoy a much more tuneable shock, increase spring rates without adding harshness. The Dissent 290c also works better with the latest generation of air shocks.      

The Dissent Carbon offers multiple adjustments, allowing riders to dial in their perfect set up. Be that at a World Cup track, lapping all day in the park or sending desert lines.  

• Adjustable main pivot. 3 positions allow adjustment in suspension progression between 21%/25%/28%.
• 3 position adjustable reach headset, allowing +/-6mm from the middle setting.
• One frame, two-wheel set-ups. Rear wheel flip chip allows for 290 or 297 MX.
• Adjustable Chainstay Flip Chips, 3 positions allowing for adjustment of wheelbase.

 With the increase in adjustment, we have decided to offer the Dissent 290c in a new sizing structure. NP1, NP2, NP3 allows riders to choose from 3 different base frames and dial in the fit with +/- 6mm of reach adjust.

 The Dissent Carbon will be offered in both 29” and 29”-27.5” Mix (MX) wheel configurations. But riders now have the option to switch between configurations by simply inverting a flip-chip on the rear triangle and swapping out to 29” or 27.5” rear wheel. Adjusting this flip-chip compensates for the new wheel size and ensures the kinematic and geometry is not compromised. 

Travel is also increased with 200mm travel in both 290 and 297 MX set-ups. The finish of the Dissent carbon is taken to the next level with integrated bump stops, tube in tube cable routing, 3D contoured frame protection and comes with a clear protection kit fitted as standard. Key rider and maintenance focused features remain; clearance for 2.5’’ tyre, the use of quality Enduro Bearings and standards such as Threaded 83mm BB and ISCG05. All spares available for a fully supported package. This all adds up to a high performing race machine that’s easy to live with and work on.

 The new Dissent, the ultimate gravity racer. 

FEATURES

• Downhill Bike
• Nukeproof T700/800 UD woven Carbon Fibre frame
• 200mm Rear travel
• Prefitted with 3D Contored rubber protection and clear paint protection kits
• Adjustable kinematics
• Sizes Available: NP1, NP2. NP3

 

 

Specifications

	COMP	RS	FRAME
FRAME	Nukeproof Dissent 290 Carbon, 200mm Travel, ultra-strong monocoque UD Carbon Fibre DH Specific frame. With adjustable 3 position progression settings, +/6mm Reach, Chain Stay length Flip Chip and rear wheel 290/297 Flip Chip. Internally piped cable routing, ISCG 05 mounts, Enduro Bearings, Threaded 83mm BB, Boost 157x12mm rear axle spacing, 3D contoured Rubber frame protection and factory fitted clear paint protection kit.	Nukeproof Dissent 290 Carbon, 200mm Travel, ultra-strong monocoque UD Carbon Fibre DH Specific frame. With adjustable 3 position progression settings, +/6mm Reach, Chain Stay length Flip Chip and rear wheel 290/297 Flip Chip. Internally piped cable routing, ISCG 05 mounts, Enduro Bearings, Threaded 83mm BB, Boost 157x12mm rear axle spacing, 3D contoured Rubber frame protection and factory fitted clear paint protection kit.	Nukeproof Dissent 290/297 Carbon, 200mm Travel, ultra-strong monocoque UD Carbon Fibre DH Specific frame. With adjustable 3 position progression settings, +/6mm Reach, Chain Stay length Flip Chip and rear wheel 290/297 Flip Chip. Internally piped cable routing, ISCG 05 mounts, Enduro Bearings, Threaded 83mm BB, Boost 157x12mm rear axle spacing, 3D contoured Rubber frame protection and factory fitted clear paint protection kit.
FORK	RockShox Boxxer Select Charger RC 29" Boost 20X110mm Maxle Stealth, Debonair, 200mm, Gloss Black, 46mm Offset.	RockShox Boxxer Ultimate, Charger 2, RC2 World Cup, 29", 200mm travel, 46mm Offset, BOOST 20x110mm, Debonair, Boxxer Red
SHOCK	RockShox Super Deluxe Select R Air, 250X75mm, Bearing End, Custom Tune 0L2 LNL SB C1	RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate Air, 250X75mm, Bearing End, Custom Tune 0L2 LNL SB C1	RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate Air, 250X75mm, Bearing End, Custom Tune 0L2 LNL SB C1
FRONT WHEEL	Sun-Ringle Duroc SD37 Comp 29", 20x110mm Boost.	Nukeproof Horizon V2 29", 20x110mm Boost
REAR WHEEL	Sun-Ringle Duroc SD37 Comp 29", Shimano HG, 157x12mm Boost.	Nukeproof Horizon V2 29", HG Freehub, 157x12mm Boost
TYRES	Front: Michelin DH22 29”x2.4, TLR/ Rear: Michelin DH22 29”x2.4, TLR.	Front: Michelin DH22 29”x2.4, TLR/ Rear: Michelin DH22 29”x2.4, TLR.
CRANKSET	SRAM Descendant DH, 165mm, 34T, DUB 83mm	SRAM XO1 DH Carbon X-Sync, 165mm, 34T, DUB 83mm
SHIFTER	SRAM GX 7-Speed	SRAM XO1 7-Speed
REAR DERAILEUR	SRAM GX DH 7-Speed	SRAM XO1 DH 7-Speed
CHAIN	SRAM PC-1110 11-Speed	SRAM PC-1110 11-Speed
CASSETTE	SRAM GX DH 7-Speed, PG720 11-25T	SRAM GX DH 7-Speed, PG720 11-25T
CHAIN GUIDE	MRP G4 CS 34-38T ISCG 05	MRP G4 CS 34-38T ISCG 05
BRAKES	SRAM G2 RE, Sintered pads	SRAM Code R, Sintered pads
FRONT ROTOR	SRAM Centreline, 220mm	SRAM Centreline, 220mm
REAR ROTOR	SRAM Centreline, 200mm	SRAM Centreline, 200mm
HANDLEBARS	Nukeproof Neutron V2, 31.8mm, 25mm Rise, Width - NP1/780mm, NP2/L800mm, NP3/XL800mm	Nukeproof Horizon V2, 31.8mm, 25mm Rise, Width - NP1/780mm, NP2/L800mm, NP3/XL800mm
STEM	Nukeproof Horizon Direct Mount, 31.8mm, 45mm, Black	Nukeproof Horizon Direct Mount, 31.8mm, 45mm, Black
SADDLE	Nukeproof Vector DH Comp	Nukeproof Vector DH Comp
SEATPOST	Nukeproof Neutron, 31.6mm, 300mm, 0mm Offset	Nukeproof Neutron, 31.6mm, 300mm, 0mm Offset
HEADSET	Nukeproof, ZS56/56, 1 1/8", +/-6mm	Nukeproof, ZS56/56, 1 1/8", +/-6mm	Nukeproof, ZS56/56, 1 1/8", +/-6mm
GRIPS	Nukeproof Sam Hill Signature	Nukeproof Sam Hill Signature
BEARINGS	Enduro Bearings	Enduro Bearings	Enduro Bearings
WEIGHT: (SIZE MEDIUM)	17kg	16.75kg	3.46kg (No Shock)

 

GEOMETRY & SIZING

 

	NP1 - S/M	NP2 - M/L	NP3 - L/XL
(A) REACH	439/445/451mm	459/465/471mm	479/485/491mm
(B) STACK	622mm	627mm	631mm
(C) EFFECTIVE TOP TUBE LENGTH	589/595/601mm	603/610/616mm	624/630/636mm
(D) SEATTUBE LENGTH	405mm	405mm	405mm
(E) EFFECTIVE SEATTUBE ANGLE	76.5°	76.5°	76.5°
(F) SEATTUBE ANGLE (ACTUAL)	66°	66°	66°
(G) SADDLE HEIGHT AT SADDLE OFFSET	N/A	N/A	N/A
(H) SADDLE OFFSET AT SADDLE HEIGHT	N/A	N/A	N/A
(I) HEADTUBE LENGTH	100mm	105mm	110mm
(J) HEADTUBE ANGLE	63°	63°	63°
(K) CHAINSTAY LENGTH	440/445/450mm	440/445/450mm	440/445/450mm
(L) FRONT CENTRE	806mm	828mm	851mm
(M) WHEELBASE	1251mm	1273mm	1295mm
(N) BOTTOM BRACKET DROP	0/-15mm	0/-15mm	0/-15mm
(O) BOTTOM BRACKET HEIGHT	360mm	360mm	360mm
(P) STAND OVER HEIGHT	705mm	705mm	705mm
(Q) FORK TRAVEL	200mm	200mm	200mm
(R) TRAIL	139.5mm	139.5mm	139.5mm
(S) FORK OFFSET	46mm	46mm	46mm
(T) AXLE TO CROWN	602mm	602mm	602mm
(U) MAXIMUM SEATPOST INSERT	150mm	150mm	150mm

*All dimensions in mm unless otherwise stated

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