Nukeproof Pulse Frame

After much anticipation and online speculation we’re pleased to finally release details of the Nukeproof Pulse, our next generation downhill race frame.

The evolution of our highly regarded Nukeproof Scalp, the Pulse is the product of two seasons of tweaking, tuning, testing and valuable rider input from Team CRC/Nukeproof. The outcome? A premium performance frame which combines updated geometry and enhanced design features for a hugely improved ride dynamic, ready to take on the best in the world.

The Pulse is a pure-bred race animal with superb durability and an instinct for winning firmly planted in its DNA. Built using T6 6061 aluminium with custom triple butted hydroformed tubing for a perfectly balanced strength to weight combination, the Pulse also boasts an adjustable chainstay option courtesy of our ‘Style Fit’ system. Whatever the hill throws at you, we have the weapon to match it – allowing you to alter the wheelbase by 10mm depending on the type of track you’re riding, your height or riding style (long setting = 445mm, short setting = 435mm). This bike will perform above and beyond your expectations on any terrain.

It’s all about the detail

Our engineers designed the Pulse with a view to improving every individual part, from tubing and bearings to cable guides and pinch bolts refining each one as they went. Working alongside our Team Mechanics, we’ve made the Pulse not only functional and dependable from a rider’s perspective, but we’ve designed it specifically to be easily serviceable, with improved bolt and shock access too. 

The detail’s in the ride

At the beating heart of the Pulse is an instinctive platform that’s been fine-tuned to take on the world’s highest, fastest, steepest and most gnarly trails – pushing you to ride on the edge of what’s possible. We’ve refined the linkage to increase stiffness, resulting in a more stable bike and a smoother suspension feel throughout the stroke of the shock. We’ve also slimmed down the swingarm significantly, minimising the unsprung weight and improving square edge bump compliance without compromising strength. Our Split Forge System allows us to utilise the material properties of the frame to provide a stronger yet lighter yoke while reducing the number of welds, allowing a larger area to disperse any loads and forces applied.

 

Specs:

- T6 6061 Aluminium Frame construction

- Custom Triple Butted Hydro-formed tubing

- Adjustable Chain Stay Length

- Enclosed 1-Piece linkage

- 1.5” Headtube

- 215mm-210mm travel

- 150mmX12mm rear axle

- 83mm BB Shell

- ISCG 05

- Shock Length 240X76mm

- Chain Stay – 435mm/445mm

- BB Height +17mm

- Head Angle – 63 degrees

-Weight – TBC

Nukeproof Launches Proto DJ Frame

Less than a month after the release of our Rook slopestyle bike we’re excited to bring you news of our prototype dirt jump frame which will be unveiled at this week’s iXS Dirt Masters Festival in Winterberg, Germany.

An ongoing development project with newly signed Nukeproof rider Jack Fogelquist, the frame uses custom triple-butted steel tubing with a 44mm headtube, gold anodised alloy chain tension adjusters, an integrated gold alloy seat clamp and removable cable guides.

The frame, available in regular and long, is designed around a 100mm travel fork and uses geometry based on Jack’s personal setup. Priced at around the £350 mark we’ll be unveiling the full production model at this year’s Eurobike show.

You can get a sneak peak of the prototype version of the frame at this week’s iXS Dirt Masters Festival in Winterberg, Germany. For more information head to the

Dirt Masters website.

Factory Nukeproof Signs Fogelquist

Nukeproof is excited to announce the signing of Canadian dirt jump star Jack Fogelquist.

Jack will ride the Snap 4X Pro bike along with a Scalp DH, Mega all-mountain bike and, already in the prototype stages, a dirt jump frame and a well underway special slopestyle frame project. You can expect to see a sneak peak of Jack’s first proto slopestyle frame soon!

Nukeproof has supported Jack with components for a few years and we were keen to offer him a full factory ride; he loves to ride and is always trying hard to innovate and progress his riding.

On top of riding he’s an editing machine with his great Fogelsode series that is always a winner online. We are sure he’ll be a great ambassador for Nukeproof and are looking forward to helping him go all the way to the top.

Talking about joining the Nukeproof program Jack said: "I'm super excited to be riding full Nukeproof this season! Nukeproof has grown a ton over the past couple years and I'm looking forward to representing them on this higher level. All of their components are top notch, so I know the frames will be nothing less!"

"I’m stoked to be working with Nukeproof to develop a dirt jump and slopestyle-specific frame is an incredible opportunity! Slopestyle is a unique type of riding, so having a bike that is designed purely for it will help a ton. I'm super excited with what we've come up with so far and can't wait to begin the prototyping phase!"

Key events on Jack’s calendar for 2012 are:

Sea Otter Classic

Upside Down and Underground

Teva Games

Jump Ship

Crankworx Colorado

AT's Showdown

Keep up-to-date with Jack and all the news and developments from Nukeproof at www.nukeproof.com and on Facebook as well as Jack’s personal blog site http://fogel.fogfam.com

2012 Nukeproof Complete Bikes Announced

New for 2012, Nukeproof complete bike builds based on our highly acclaimed framesets available in Comp & Pro build options!

Take to the Alps with the Nukeproof Mega AM Pro; built around our race proven Mega AM frame which has evolved from a prototype that placed highly in the 2009 Megavalanche event. The Mega Comp features a high end component spec that will offer high levels of performance in your local Enduro events yet be ready for the starting beeps when the Megavalnche rolls around!

Hrdroformed Double-Welded 6061 Aluminium Frame & RockShox Lyrik RC Fork
Our custom drawn hydrofoormed double-welded 6061 aluminium frame offers 150mm rear travel and designed to match with 150-170mm forks up front. The Mega is a versatile frame that combines plush descending prowess with pedalling efficiency. Utilizing our 'Erosion' linkage giving a smooth progressive action with a well controlled mid-stroke to avoid wallowing under pedal loads; suspension travel is controlled by the RockShox Monarch air shock. The main bearing pivots are contained within a bespoke CNC-machined Bottom Bracket Assembly to ensure alignment, durability and precision. An asymmetric chainstay design gives clearance for a double front derailleur (with a 22t-36t chainring set up) and compatibility with all leading models of ISCG-05 mounted chain retention systems.Geometry is based around a 66deg head angle and 75deg seat angle, with a BB height of 13.69” for climbing and descending prowess. A 44mm headtube standard keeps the front of the bike light, with Nukeproof headset options allowing all fork steerer option compatibility.
A RockShox Lyrik RC2 DH fork presents a new level of performance for AM assaults with a balanced 160mm of infinitely adjustable air sprung travel. The Maxle Lite 20mm thru axle will provide positive tracking on the roughest rock strewn descents and increases front end stiffness and braking performance.

SRAM Pro Groupset
The Snap Pro features a full SRAM groupset. Shifting is taken care of with SRAM X7/X9 shifters and derailleur’s to deliver flawless performance and crisp gear shifts. The SRAM X0 2x10 chainset is at the heart of the transmission and when paired with the 11-36t cassette provides the perfect blend of lightweight performance with a gear ratio that will make short work of the steepest ascents!
The RockShox Reverb seatpost is a revelation in terms of increasing your enjoyment. With a simple flick of the bar mounted remote lever you can drop the saddle height for increased standover clearance for descending and at the flick of a switch raise it again for climbing increasing the bikes race ready credentials.
Avid X0 hydraulic disc brakes are paired up with 180mm rotors front and rear providing powerful, fade free braking in any conditions.
Nukeproof Finishing Kit
Finishing kit is our own tried and tested Warhead series of components. Our Generator Race wheelset combine low weight in a bombproof build for all-day epics. Steering is precise and sharp with our Warhead 760 riser bars and Warhead stem combination with our lock-on grips ensuring you never come un-stuck! Our Warhead plasma “Mega” edition saddle completes the build adding unique style.


Specifications
•Frame: Hydroformed Double-Welded 6061 Aluminium Single Pivot Design Featuring Erosion Linkage Driven Suspension, 150mm Travel
•Rear Shock: RockShox Monarch
•Forks: RockShox Lyrik RC2 DH SoloAir, 160mm Travel, Tapered Steerer, Maxle Lite 20mm Axle
•Handlebars: Nukeproof Warhead 760 Riser Bar, 25mm Rise
•Stem: Nukeproof Warhead, 60mm
•Grips: Nukeproof Lock-On
•Headset: Nukeproof 44IETS
•Chainset: SRAM X0 DH GXP, 34t, 170mm
•Chainguide: Truvativ X0 ISCG05, 36-40t Black
•Chain: SRAM PC-1071
•Cassette: SRAM PG-1070, 11-36t, 10-Speed
•Shifter: SRAM X0
•Rear Derailleur: SRAM X0
•Brakes: Avid X0, 180mm Rotors
•Saddle: Nukeproof Plasma Mega
•Seatpost: RockShox Reverb
•Tyres: Maxxis High Roller Tubeless Front & Rear 26” x 2.35” MaxxPro 60a
•Wheelset: Nukeproof Generator Race, Thru Axle 110mm-20mm/135mm-12mm
•Weight: 13.7kg (Medium)

Step up a level with the Nukeproof Mega AM Comp; built around our race proven Mega AM frame which has evolved from a prototype that placed highly in the 2009 Megavalanche event. The Mega Comp features a high end component spec that will offer high levels of performance in your local Enduro events yet be ready for the starting beeps when the Megavalanche rolls around!

Hrdroformed Double-Welded 6061 Aluminium Frame & RockShox Lyrik RC Fork
Our custom drawn hydroformed double-welded 6061 aluminium frame offers 150mm rear travel and designed to match with 150-170mm forks up front. The Mega is a versatile frame that combines plush descending prowess with pedalling efficiency. Utilizing our 'Erosion' linkage giving a smooth progressive action with a well controlled mid-stroke to avoid wallowing under pedal loads; suspension travel is controlled by the RockShox Monarch air shock. The main bearing pivots are contained within a bespoke CNC-machined Bottom Bracket Assembly to ensure alignment, durability and precision. An asymmetric chainstay design gives clearance for a double front derailleur (with a 22t-36t chainring set up) and compatibility with all leading models of ISCG-05 mounted chain retention systems.Geometry is based around a 66deg head angle and 75deg seat angle, with a BB height of 13.69” for climbing and descending prowess. A 44mm headtube standard keeps the front of the bike light, with Nukeproof headset options allowing all fork steerer option compatibility.
A RockShox Lyrik SoloAir fork offers a balanced 160mm of infinitely adjustable air sprung travel. The Maxle Lite 20mm thru axle ensures positive tracking and increased stiffness under all conditions.

SRAM Comp Groupset
The Snap Comp features a full SRAM groupset. Shifting is taken care of with SRAM X7/X9 shifters and derailleur’s to deliver flawless performance and crisp gear shifts. The SRAM S1400 2x10 chainset offers an AM friendly gear ratio ensuring you can ascend the hills as easily as you can descend them!
Avid Elixir 7 hydraulic disc brakes are paired up with 180mm rotors front and rear providing fade free braking on all but the longest alpine descents.
Nukeproof Finishing Kit
Finishing kit is our own tried and tested Warhead series of components. Our Generator Race wheelset combine low weight in a bombproof build for all-day epics. Steering is precise and sharp with our Warhead 760 riser bars and Warhead stem combination with our lock-on grips ensuring you never come un-stuck! Our Warhead seatpost and plasma “Mega” edition saddle complete the build adding unique style.

Specifications
•Frame: Hydroformed Double-Welded 6061 Aluminium Single Pivot Design Featuring Erosion Linkage Driven Suspension, 150mm Travel
•Rear Shock: RockShox Monarch
•Forks: RockShox Lyrik RC SoloAir, 160mm Travel, Tapered Steerer, Maxle Lite 20mm Axle
•Handlebars: Nukeproof Warhead 760 Riser Bar, 25mm Rise
•Stem: Nukeproof Warhead, 60mm
•Grips: Nukeproof Lock-On
•Headset: Nukeproof 44IETS
•Chainset: SRAM S1400 2x10 GXP, 36/22t, 170mm
•Chain: SRAM PC-1031
•Cassette: SRAM PG-1030, 11-36t, 10-Speed
•Shifters: SRAM X7
•Rear Derailleur: SRAM X9
•Front Derailleur: SRAM X7
•Brakes: Avid Elixir 7, 180mm Rotors
•Saddle: Nukeproof Plasma Mega
•Seatpost: Nukeproof Warhead Inline
•Tyres: Maxxis High Roller Front & Rear 26” x 2.35” MaxxPro 60a
•Wheelset: Nukeproof Generator Race, Thru Axle 110mm-20mm/135mm-12mm
•Weight: 14.6kg (Medium

Race ready performance with pro build spec, the Nukeproof Scalp DH Pro; built around our World Cup proven Scalp DH frame which has been the weapon of choice for the ChainReactionCycles/

Nukeproof Team riders over the last two seasons.
The Scalp DH Comp offers a full race ready spec with World Cup ready potential; ultimate reliability and low maintenance come as standard!

Hydroformed Double-Welded 6061 Aluminium Frame & RockShox BoXXer RC Fork
Engineered from double-welded 6061 aluminium and tested by our team riders on courses in the UK and elsewhere, the Scalp is a slack and low-slung gravity sled built for the steepest, most technical and most challenging race runs the sport can throw up. Boasting a super-slack 63-degree head angle, 47.12 in wheelbase and 14” static BB height (medium size) the Scalp is characterised by its centrally-positioned shock and linkage system to keep the centre of gravity low. Rear hub spacing is standard 150mm while BB width is 83mm and the 1.5in headtube can be used in conjunction with the latest generation of Nukeproof headsets to cater for standard 1-1/8in fork steerers. Suspension-wise, the Scalp uses a single-pivot configuration with a unified rear triangle for optimum strength and stiffness. Its pull-link driven 'Fallout' linkage drives the shock in a three-stage progressive action - progressive throughout, with increasing progression at the beginning and end of the stroke, but a linearly progressive midstroke to avoid any spikes in damping. Huge 40mm diameter main pivot bearings are used with bearings mounted in machined faces in the swingarm, to provide maximum spacing and stiffness. Twin dogbones pull, rather than push, the swinglink giving a perfect progression rate, and allowing ride height tuning by swapping for different length links.
A Cane Creek Double Barrel controls the rear suspension with unlimited adjustability allowing the shock to be dialled in for any course conditions.
The RockShox BoXXer RC2 is a race proven platform and offers 200mm of buttery smooth coil sprung travel with the ability to swallow anything in its path! The Maxle Lite 20mm thru axle offers improved tracking and increases front end stiffness enhancing the handling characteristics and braking performance.

SRAM Pro Groupset
The Scalp DH Pro features a full top end SRAM groupset. The SRAM X9 shifter and X0 derailleur delivers flawless performance and crisp gear shifts time after time. The Truvativ Descendent chainset combines lightweight performance with rock solid construction to take the demands of full on World Cup level racing. The Truvativ X0 chainguide keeps the chain in place whilst offering impact protection to the chainring.
Avid X0 hydraulic disc brakes are paired up with 200mm rotors front and rear to provide reliable, consistent, fade free braking in all conditions.
Nukeproof Finishing Kit
Finishing kit is our own tried and tested Warhead series of components. Our Generator Race wheelset has been tried and tested in World Cup race conditions. Steering is precise and sharp with our Warhead 760 riser bars and Warhead BoXXer Direct Mount stem combination with our lock-on grips ensuring you never come un-stuck! Our Warhead seatpost and plasma “Scalp” edition saddle completes the build adding unique style.


Specifications
•Frame: Hydroformed Double-Welded 6061 Aluminium Single Pivot Design Featuring Fallout Linkage Driven Three Stage Progression Suspension, 209mm Travel
•Rear Shock: Cane Creek Double Barrel, 400lb Steel Spring
•Forks: RockShox BoXXer RC2, 200mm Travel, 20mm Maxle Lite Thru Axle
•Handlebars: Nukeproof Warhead 760 Riser Bar, 25mm Rise
•Stem: Nukeproof Warhead BoXXer Direct Mount
•Grips: Nukeproof Lock-On
•Headset: Nukeproof 49IISS
•Chainset: Truvativ Descendant GXP, 36t, 165mm
•Chainguide: Truvativ X0 ISCG05, 36-40t, Black
•Chain: SRAM PC-1051
•Cassette: SRAM PG-1070, 11-26t, 10-Speed
•Shifter: SRAM X9
•Rear Derailleur: SRAM X0
•Brakes: Avid X0, 200mm Rotors
•Saddle: Nukeproof Plasma Scalp
•Seatpost: Nukeproof Warhead Inline
•Tyres: Maxxis Minion DHF Front & Rear, 26” x 2.5” 42aST
•Wheelset: Nukeproof Generator Race, Thru Axle 110mm-20mm/150mm-12mm
•Weight: 17.9kg (Medium)

NUKEPROOF SCALP DH COMP

Race ready performance for the privateer racer, the Nukeproof Scalp DH Comp; built around our World Cup proven Scalp DH frame which has been the weapon of choice for the ChainReactionCycles/Nukeproof Team riders over the last two seasons.
The Scalp DH Comp offers a full race ready spec with World Cup ready potential.

Hydroformed Double-Welded 6061 Aluminium Frame & RockShox BoXXer RC Fork

Engineered from double-welded 6061 aluminium and tested by our team riders on courses in the UK and elsewhere, the Scalp is a slack and low-slung gravity sled built for the steepest, most technical and most challenging race runs the sport can throw up. Boasting a super-slack 63-degree head angle, 47.12 in wheelbase and 14” static BB height (medium size) the Scalp is characterised by its centrally-positioned shock and linkage system to keep the centre of gravity low.

Rear hub spacing is standard 150mm while BB width is 83mm and the 1.5in headtube can be used in conjunction with the latest generation of Nukeproof headsets to cater for standard 1-1/8in fork steerers. Suspension-wise, the Scalp uses a single-pivot configuration with a unified rear triangle for optimum strength and stiffness. Its pull-link driven 'Fallout' linkage drives the shock in a three-stage progressive action - progressive throughout, with increasing progression at the beginning and end of the stroke, but a linearly progressive midstroke to avoid any spikes in damping. Huge 40mm diameter main pivot bearings are used with bearings mounted in machined faces in the swingarm, to provide maximum spacing and stiffness. Twin dogbones pull, rather than push, the swinglink giving a perfect progression rate, and allowing ride height tuning by swapping for different length links.


Rear wheel travel is controlled by the race proven and ultimately reliable RockShox Vivid coil shock.
The RockShox BoXXer RC is a race proven platform and offers 200mm of buttery smooth coil sprung travel. This complements the rear suspension unit in both performance and travel. The Maxle Lite 20mm thru axle keeps the front end tight and improves tracking and braking performance in the roughest of rockgardens providing precise, responsive handling.


SRAM Comp Groupset

The Scalp DH Comp features a full SRAM groupset. The SRAM X7 shifter and X9 derailleur delivers flawless performance and crisp gear shifts. A Truvativ Hussefelt 1.1 DH chainset is designed for full on DH racing and will shrug off knock and hits with ease; the Truvativ X0 chainguide keeps the chain in place whilst offering protection to the chainring from impacts.
Avid Elixir 3 hydraulic disc brakes provide reliable and consistent braking when paired up with 200mm rotors offering great modulation and control.

Nukeproof Finishing Kit

Finishing kit is our own tried and tested Warhead series of components. Our Generator Race wheelset has been tried and tested in World Cup race conditions. Steering is precise and sharp with our Warhead 760 riser bars and Warhead BoXXer Direct Mount stem combination with our lock-on grips ensuring you never come un-stuck! Our Warhead seatpost and plasma “Scalp” edition saddle completes the build adding unique style.

Specifications

FRAME	Hydroformed Double-Welded 6061 Aluminium Single Pivot Design Featuring Fallout Linkage Driven Three Stage Progression Suspension, 209mm Travel
SHOCK	RockShox Vivid, 400lb Steel Spring
FORKS	RockShox BoXXer RC, 200mm Travel, 20mm Maxle Lite Thru Axle
HANDLEBARS	Nukeproof Warhead 760 Riser Bar,  25mm Rise
STEM	Nukeproof Warhead BoXXer Direct Mount
GRIPS	Nukeproof Lock-On
HEADSET	Nukeproof 44IETS
CHAINSET	Truvativ Hussefelt 1.1 DH, 36t, 165mm
CHAINGUIDE	Truvativ X0 ISCG05, 36-40t, Black
CHAIN	SRAM PC-1031
CASSETTE	SRAM PG-1050, 11-26t, 10-Speed
SHIFTER	SRAM X7
REAR MECH	SRAM X9
BRAKES	Avid Elixir 7, 200mm Rotors
SADDLE	Nukeproof Plasma Scalp
SEATPOST	Nukeproof Warhead Inline
TYRES	Maxxis Minion DHF Front & Rear, 26” x 2.5” 42aST
WHEELSET	Nukeproof Generator Race, Thru Axle 110mm-20mm/150mm-12mm
WEIGHT	18.9kg (Medium)