NukeProof Mega AM or TR

jhinton2010
jhinton2010 Posts: 88
edited December 2013 in MTB buying advice
Im looking at buying a nukeproof mega (good price on crc) but cant decide between the am and tr. im sure the tr would be fine for most of the riding ill be doing but would it cope with occasional alps trips/dh days?

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  • paul.skibum
    paul.skibum Posts: 4,068
    In a word - yes.

    The TR is a solidly built bike.
    Closet jockey wheel pimp whore.
  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    Yes it can. It's a very capable bike. You will feel the lack of rear suspension on particularly rough track but it's strong enough and the geometry is nice and stable.
    If you're to be doing mostly trail/xc but with the occasional enduro race and alpine trip go for the TR. If most of your riding is going to be downhill and enduro then go for the AM.
    The TR is also fairly light, mine is 29lb (xl frame) and there's another lb or two to be easily lost. It also climbs very well, I don't find the need to use propedal.
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  • jhinton2010
    jhinton2010 Posts: 88
    any idea how it would compare to a 2010 marin attack trail? thats what i have currently and would be swapping out for the mega
  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    It's less gravity oriented. Less of a steam roller but probably just as fast down the hills. The Mega AM would be a bit more comparable. Both the TR and AM will climb better.
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  • jhinton2010
    jhinton2010 Posts: 88
    thanks for the replies. the tr definatley sounds like the more practical choice!

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