Pretty much perfect, the Nuke’ has taken some hits but all is straight. The only issue are the Generator wheels that could have been built a little better as the spokes need regular truing. I have had no problems with the Avid Trail 9’s even on the long steep tails such as ‘Faceplant’ and ‘Macho Fantastico.’
Go the distance?Definitely, the Mega is pretty much the ideal bike for me and the terrain in and around Molini, tough and dependable and likes to go down, which for someone as fortunate as me is great. If I lived in the UK then this would be too much bike, but Nukeproof have the TR version and my partner Jo loves hers… if only it came with a Pike!
Being a guide durability and maintainability are more important than performance and I have no doubts the Mega won’t let me down. The bike is pretty neutral, nothing really stands out, nothing to excite you, and it’s not the best looker. I would sum it up as the back–up car that no one wants to drive in the Top Gear epics, yet that very car makes the journey without hassle when the others are pissing around trying to get their cars going.
