[TrumbullHucker]

The key changes geometry wise include a longer wheelbase, for example the medium size goes from 1206mm (long setting) to 1232mm. Reach goes up about five mil’ on all models whereas the chain stay now settles at 440mm for all models. Bottom bracket is also lower. The weight of the new all-aluminium bikes is set to be around 35lb.
Read more at http://dirtmountainbike.com/longform/nukeproof-pulse-2016#7qSKvsFsm0cVKV2Z.97

you can keep this bike in the sunlight!

 

[imp]

The cast-then-completely-machine thing is weird. I get that some shapes are hard to tool, and a finishing operation is the best way to get them, but I doubt that large surfaces of the part really needed a pass except to 'look machined.'

At least you don't see the massive 10mm ball end mill gouges so much anymore.

 

[TrumbullHucker]

The cast-then-completely-machine thing is weird. I get that some shapes are hard to tool, and a finishing operation is the best way to get them, but I doubt that large surfaces of the part really needed a pass except to 'look machined.'

At least you don't see the massive 10mm ball end mill gouges so much anymore.

i personally love the raw machined look; even if the finishing pass is just to show tool paths

i enjoy looking at the rather large scallops and somewhat rough finish on the seat-tube of my DHR

 

[Sandwich]

great tube shaping on that bike. very not ugly.

 

[kidwoo]

Bottom bracket is also lower.

Man these guys gotta quit doing that. Makes it hard for a fella to run the proper wheelsize these days.

 

[jonKranked]

Bottom bracket is also lower.

Man these guys gotta quit doing that. Makes it hard for a fella to run the proper wheelsize these days.

pretty soon bikes are gonna have 6" of BB drop. the manual will become all but extinct

 

[kidwoo]

I'm down with dirt dragging cranks, I just need to be able to do it with strong wheels.

But that bike is purty. I wonder how rideable the leverage graph is.

 

[jackalope]

No suspension patent, no care.

 

[Nick]

I didn't read the whole article, how many squats does it have?

 

[jackalope]

I'm not totally sure, but I think spring weight = max skwatz...

 

[imp]

The last one looked like a willy's jeep frame. These tube shapes are a huge improvement

 

[kickstand]

no rux no care

 

[jstuhlman]

i'm sure you can get a frame only and rux it out if you so desire.

 

[kickstand]

i'm sure you can get a frame only and rux it out if you so desire.

un possible

 

[tomasis7]

That frame is worth to wait for,..........as heavily discounted or used. Its what I like about nukeproof. Thanks, CRC!

Sounds a bit hypocrisy but I'm cheapskate regarding downhill frames.

 

[Mo(n)arch]

Geometry:

I wonder how rideable the leverage graph is

You tell me:

I like that really much. A decent sized XL frame and it is flat pedal approved.

 

[ianjenn]

I think guys over 6' 5" would want a TT closer to 26" don't you think?

 

[jackalope]

No 7.1" head tube, no care.

 

[ianjenn]

No 7.1" head tube, no care.

Hey the 7' freaks need DH bikes as well. All 3 of them worldwide....

 

[jackalope]

I'm honestly looking forward to seeing the stripper glitter GG/MegaDH cruise liner, and I'm hoping it has at least 2 downtubes (especially now that the new carbon Demo has dropped the quad seat stay design)

 

[Mo(n)arch]

I think guys over 6' 5" would want a TT closer to 26" don't you think?

I could care less about the top tube on a DH-bike. A reach with 465mm is what makes me happy. High riser bars have their revival anyway so it looks like an awesome bike for my 1,90m.

 

[norbar]

That frame is worth to wait for,..........as heavily discounted or used. Its what I like about nukeproof. Thanks, CRC!

Sounds a bit hypocrisy but I'm cheapskate regarding downhill frames.

Aren't you a huge NP fanboy? Shouldn't you buy new right away?

 

[tomasis7]

Aren't you a huge NP fanboy? Shouldn't you buy new right away?

Read The post again or work on reading comprehension.

 

[Electric_City]

Is it just me, or does the front axle to the BB look like it's 6' apart?