Nukeproof Reactor

20 reasons to buy

• Wide 800mm bars offer riders stability climbing and descending on the Nukeproof Reactor.
• Nukeproof offers builds in carbon or aluminum, allowing riders to find a bike that fits their budget.
• Riders have the option of purchasing a Reactor with 27.5-inch wheels or 29-inch wheels. This allows them to select a model of it that best fits their riding style.
• Experts were pleased that all versions of the Nukeproof Reactor can fit a water bottle.
• Nukeproof offers riders a flip chip adjustment to the bike’s geometry. Riders can utilize the bike in the “Trail” or “Rail” setting.
• The “Rail” setting on the Reactor slackens the head tube angle and lowers the bottom bracket for riders looking for a more playful, poppy trail ride.
• The bike’s short chainstays create a fun and responsive ride through berms and turns.
• Nukeproof specs beefy Maxxis tires on the Reactor. These tires are durable and provide loads of traction.
• Testers were pleased with the long dropper post specced on the bike. All models of the bike have a well-reviewed dropper post from Brand X, BikeYoke or RockShox.
• The bike's active climbing platform encourages riders to pick their way up steep technical climbs.
• The Nukeproof Reactor is affordable for a bike of its quality in the trail/enduro category.
• Harsh bottom outs are rare for riders of the bike.
• A rubber downtube protector keeps the Reactor from being damaged by stray rocks or other obstacles on the trail.
• The Reactor's ribbed chainstay protector minimizes noise from chain slap.
• Experts found the bike light in weight. This made hike-a-bike sections of routes achievable.
• The threaded bottom bracket on the Nukeproof Reactor is easy to maintain.
• Internal cable routing gives the bike a clean appearance.
• Depending on the model, 130mm to 140mm of rear travel with 150mm to 160mm of fork travel, allows riders to descend with confidence.
• Experts were pleased with the linkage-driven Horst-link suspension setup in the rear of the bike. It offered riders fantastic small bump compliance on trails.
• The Nukeproof Reactor has a long front center. This allows riders to keep the front end of the bike down on steep climbs.