The Nukeproof Giga 297 Elite: Gluttony is not a sin
In the pursuit of the ultimate super enduro mountain bike, gluttony is a virtue.
A bike built for the riders who demand a bike that can go bigger, faster and longer, the Nukeproof Giga 297 was birthed from a gluttonous lust for more. We wanted more travel, more capability and more shredability; something that could still comfortably pedal uphill, but would descend like an absolute hooligan.
Thus came the Giga 297, a super enduro weapon developed straight from our award-winning Dissent downhill bike. This 297 version of the bike pairs a 29-inch wheel at the front and a 27.5-inch wheel at the back to make it flickable in corners and fast over chunk. Built around a burly 180mm fork, 180mm of rear travel and an ultra-tunable geometry, the Giga 297 is the ultimate bike for riders always hungry for more.
How it Rides
Developed alongside the modern version of the Nukeproof Mega enduro bike, the Giga 297 was birthed from the desire to have a bike as versatile as the Mega but capable of shredding just as hard as our downhill bike.
We took the test mule for the Dissent downhill bike, which was in development at the time, and modified it to work as a super enduro bike. The result was mind blowing — not only did the prototype come alive at warp speed in the rowdiest descents, it climbed well and felt flickable in tight terrain. Our test riders didn’t want to give the prototype frame back.
And behold, the Giga 297 was born.
The suspension is based on the same horseshoe-driven linkage used in our Dissent downhill bike, which is designed to be supple off the top, supportive in the mid-stroke and progressive through the rest of the travel. This means the top-end of the travel has supple small bump compliance and solid mid-stroke support for better cornering and pumping.
The geometry of the full-carbon UD 700/800 frame is based on our saddle offset principle, which adjusts seat tube angle across the size range to ensure the seated riding position is perfect, no matter the rider’s height. It’s a long, low and slack frame designed to feel like a big bike on the descent with the pedal-able versatility of a modern super enduro rig. There’s also an eccentric flip chip that alters shock progressivity to suit your style and the terrain.
It also features a downtube carved out to fit a full-size water bottle inside the front triangle, an accessory mount hidden under the top tube and it comes with a stock-installed frame protection kit.
It’s a bike built for the biggest lines — equally at home on technical big mountain enduro stages as it is lapping the wildest lines at the Whistler bike park.
The Nukeproof Giga 297 Elite Component Details
- Fox 38 Performance Elite Series fork & Float X2 Performance Series shock
- Shimano SLX 12-speed drivetrain
- Shimano SLX 4-piston brakes
- Nukeproof Horizon 29-inch and 27.5-inch tubeless wheels
- Maxxis Assegai front tire and Minion DHR II rear tire, 29x2.4 in the front and 27.5x2.4 in the rear
Key Features
- Super Enduro Bike
- Nukeproof T700/800 UD woven carbon fiber frame
- 180mm rear travel
- Comes with 3D contoured rubber protection and clear paint protection kits
- Sizes Available: Small, Medium, Large
Specifications
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| FRAME | Nukeproof Giga 297 Carbon, 180mm Travel, ultra-strong monocoque UD Carbon Fibre frame, adjustable main pivot, internally piped cable routing, ISCG 05 mounts, Enduro Bearings, Threaded 73mm BB, Boost 148mm rear axle spacing, 3D contoured Rubber frame protection and Factory fitted clear paint protection kit covering TT/DT/CS/SS. | Nukeproof Giga 297 Carbon, 180mm Travel, ultra-strong monocoque UD Carbon Fibre frame, adjustable main pivot, internally piped cable routing, ISCG 05 mounts, Enduro Bearings, Threaded 73mm BB, Boost 148mm rear axle spacing, 3D contoured Rubber frame protection and Factory fitted clear paint protection kit covering TT/DT/CS/SS. | Nukeproof Giga 297 Carbon, 180mm Travel, ultra-strong monocoque UD Carbon Fibre frame, adjustable main pivot, internally piped cable routing, ISCG 05 mounts, Enduro Bearings, Threaded 73mm BB, Boost 148mm rear axle spacing, 3D contoured Rubber frame protection and Factory fitted clear paint protection kit covering TT/DT/CS/SS. | Nukeproof Giga 297 Carbon, 180mm Travel, ultra-strong monocoque UD Carbon Fibre frame, adjustable main pivot, internally piped cable routing, ISCG 05 mounts, Enduro Bearings, Threaded 73mm BB, Boost 148mm rear axle spacing, 3D contoured Rubber frame protection and Factory fitted clear paint protection kit covering TT/DT/CS/SS. | FORK | RockShox Domain RC, Motion Control damper, 180mm, 44mm Offset, BOOST, Debonair, Gloss Black | Fox 38 Float, Performance Elite Series, Grip 2 Damper, 180mm, 44mm Offset, BOOST, Black | Fox 38 Float, Factory Series, Kashima, Grip 2 Damper, 180mm, 44mm Offset, BOOST, Orange | RockShox Zeb Ultimate Charger 2.1 RC2 180mm, 44mm Offset, BOOST, Debonair, Grey | SHOCK | RockShox Super Deluxe Select R, Custom LIN L tune, 205x65mm, Trunnion with Bearing End, 2 bottomless tokens fitted. | Fox Float X2, Performance Series, EVOL, 2 Position lever, Custom LCM LRM tune, 205x65mm, Trunnion with Bearing End, 1x 0.3 spacer fitted. | Fox Float X2, Factory Series, Kashima, EVOL, 2 Position lever, Custom LCM LRM tune, 205x65mm, Trunnion with Bearing End, 1x 0.3 spacer fitted. | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate RCT Coil, Custom LIN L (SM/MD) LIN L (L) S320 tune, 205x65mm, Bearing End, Spring S:400lbs; MD/L:450lbs | FRONT WHEEL | Sun-Ringle Duroc SD37 Comp 29", 15x110mm | Nukeproof Horizon V2, 29", 6 Bolt, 110x15mm | DT Swiss EX1700 SPLINE 30,29", 6 Bolt, 110x15mm | Nukeproof Horizon V2, 29", 6 Bolt, 110x15mm | REAR WHEEL | Sun-Ringle Duroc SD37 Comp 27.5", Shimano Microspline Driver, 148x12mm | Nukeproof Horizon V2, 27.5", 6 Bolt, Shimano Microspline Driver, 148x12mm | DT Swiss EX1700 SPLINE 30, 27.5", 6 Bolt, Shimano Microspline Driver, 148x12mm | Nukeproof Horizon V2, 27.5", 6 Bolt, XD Driver, 148x12mm | TIRES | Front: Maxxis Assegai 29" x 2.5 WT, 3C MaxxGrip DD TR, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5” x 2.4 WT, 3C MaxxTerra DD TR | Front: Maxxis Assegai 29" x 2.5 WT, 3C MaxxGrip DD TR, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5” x 2.4 WT, 3C MaxxTerra DD TR | Front: Maxxis Assegai 29" x 2.5 WT, 3C MaxxGrip DD TR, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHR II 27.5” x 2.4 WT, 3C MaxxTerra DD TR | Front: Michelin Wild Enduro 29" x 2.4, GUM-X TS TLR, Rear: Michelin Wild Enduro 27.5" x 2.4, GUM-X TS TLR | CRANKSET | Race Face Ride, 12 Speed Crank, 170mm, 32T, 52mm Chainline | Shimano SLX M7100 12-Speed, Hollowtech 2, 170mm, 32T, 52mm Chainline | Shimano XT M8100 12-Speed, Hollowtech 2, 170mm, 32T, 52mm Chainline | SRAM Descendant Carbon Eagle 12-Speed, 170mm, 30T, B148, DUB | SHIFTER | Shimano Deore M6100 12 Speed | Shimano SLX M7100-IR, 12-speed Rapidfire Plus, I-Spec EV | Shimano XT M8100-R, 12-speed Rapidfire Plus, I-Spec EV | SRAM Eagle AXS 12-Speed, Black | REAR DERAILLEUR | Shimano Deore M6100, SGS 12-Speed, Shadow Plus | Shimano SLX M7100, SGS 12-Speed, Shadow Plus | Shimano XT M8100, SGS 12-Speed, Shadow Plus | SRAM XO1 AXS Eagle 12-Speed, Black | CHAIN | Shimano Deore M6100 12-Speed | Shimano SLX M7100 HG 12-speed Inc Quicklink | Shimano XT M8100 HG 12-speed Inc Quicklink | SRAM GX Eagle 12-Speed | CASSETTE | Shimano Deore M6100 12-Speed (HYPERGLIDE+), 10-51T | Shimano SLX M7100-12, 12-Speed (HYPERGLIDE+), 10-51T | Shimano XT M8100-12, 12-Speed (HYPERGLIDE+), 10-51T | SRAM XO1 Eagle 12-Speed, CS XG1295 EAGLE 10-52T | CHAIN GUIDE | MRP 1x CS, 28-34T, ISCG-05, black | Nukeproof guide, 28-36T, ISCG-05, black | Nukeproof guide with Bash, 28-36T, ISCG-05, black | Nukeproof guide with Bash, 28-36T, ISCG-05, black | BRAKES | Shimano M6120 or SRAM DB8 | Shimano SLX M7120, 4 Pot Brake, Metallic Pads | Shimano XT M8120, 4 Pot Brake, Metallic Pads | SRAM Code RSC, Sintered pads | FRONT ROTOR | 203mm | 203mm | 203mm | 200mm | REAR ROTOR | 203mm | 203mm | 203mm | 200mm | HANDLEBARS | Nukeproof Neutron V2 25mm Rise, Width - S780mm, M780mm, L800mm | Nukeproof Horizon V2 25mm Rise, Width - S780mm, M780mm, L800mm | Nukeproof Horizon V2 25mm Rise, Width - S780mm, M780mm, L800mm | Nukeproof Horizon Carbon V2 25mm Rise, Width - S780mm, M780mm, L800mm | STEM | Nukeproof Neutron AM, 45mm, black | Nukeproof Horizon, 45mm, Black | Nukeproof Horizon, 45mm, Black | Nukeproof Horizon, 45mm, Black | SADDLE | Nukeproof | Nukeproof | Nukeproof | Nukeproof | SEATPOST | Brand X Ascend internal, 31.6mm, S:125mm drop; M:150mm drop; L: 170mm drop | Brand X Ascend internal with Brand-X Remote lever, S:125mm drop; M:150mm drop; L:170mm drop | Bikeyoke Divine Stealth with Brand-X Remote lever, S:125mm drop; M:160mm drop; L:185mm drop | Bikeyoke Revive Stealth with Triggy 1x Remote, 31.6mm; S:125mm Drop; M:160mm drop; L:185mm drop | HEADSET | Nukeproof, 44-56 IITS | Nukeproof, 44-56 IITS | Nukeproof, 44-56 IITS | Nukeproof, 44-56 IITS | GRIPS | Nukeproof Sam Hill Signature | Nukeproof Sam Hill Signature | Nukeproof Sam Hill Signature | Nukeproof Sam Hill Signature | BEARINGS | Enduro Bearings | Enduro Bearings | Enduro Bearings | Enduro Bearings | WEIGHT: (SIZE MEDIUM) | 16.31kg Medium Tubeless | 15.68kg Medium Tubeless | 15.43kg Medium Tubeless | 15.17kg Medium Tubeless |
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