nukeproof mega tr headset?

jhinton2010
jhinton2010 Posts: 88
edited December 2013 in MTB buying advice
hi, anyone know if i can use a hope headset on a mega tr frame? crc seem to think not...

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  • lawman
    lawman Posts: 6,868
    Nukeproof make one that will fit, mine seems just as well made as a Hope one and they're cheaper too, but afaik hope should make one that fits, probably best to contact hope directly.
  • jhinton2010
    jhinton2010 Posts: 88
    just thinking if i got hope headset i could get the 1.5 inch bottom cup then i can just change the crown race when/if i go from 1 1/8 steerer (current forks) to a pair of forks with a tapered steerer
  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    Its an internal 44m integrated top and external 44mm bottom cup.
    I have a Nukeproof headset in mine but a mate has a Hope headset in his.
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  • jhinton2010
    jhinton2010 Posts: 88
    and what size are people riding? cant get a demo on one. im inbetween a medium and large. 5'10 32"inside leg.... thinking probably a large
  • CitizenLee
    CitizenLee Posts: 2,227
    jhinton2010 wrote:
    and what size are people riding? cant get a demo on one. im inbetween a medium and large. 5'10 32"inside leg.... thinking probably a large

    I'm 5'11 and have a medium 2012 Mega. I only just built it recently so haven't ridden it yet but from just sitting on it (and knowing what sorta frame size I like) it feels perfect.

    Not sure what the TT difference is between the 2012 and 2013 mind you.
    Current:
    NukeProof Mega FR 2012
    Cube NuRoad 2018
    Previous:
    2015 Genesis CdF 10, 2014 Cube Hyde Race, 2012 NS Traffic, 2007 Specialized SX Trail, 2005 Specialized Demo 8
  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    Sizing is quite small. I'm 6'1" and riding a XL (20").
    It's about the same as most large frames and feels smaller than a large Kona Process 134.
    Compare the geometry to your current bike.
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  • jhinton2010
    jhinton2010 Posts: 88
    the medium has a slightly longer top tube than my current bike but is is half a inch smaller. current bike is medium (17.5) marin attack trail
  • lawman
    lawman Posts: 6,868
    jhinton2010 wrote:
    the medium has a slightly longer top tube than my current bike but is is half a inch smaller. current bike is medium (17.5) marin attack trail

    Effective toptube length and reach are imo the most important numbers when it comes to bike fit, if your current bike feels comfortable go with whichever is closest to it, unless of course you want something a little longer. I ride a medium Ibis Mojo and wish it was slightly longer reach wise. This highlights another thing that's also important, if you plan to use a dropper post, you need to make sure you have room for it, for example I couldn't up size to a large (19") Mojo because I wouldn't be able to get the seat post low enough, so you have be wary of this. Obviously if you're not using one it's no issue though!
  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    The main problem with the large for me is the 18.5" seat tube which would mean I couldn't even get a 400mm post high enough.
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  • lawman
    lawman Posts: 6,868
    Really depends on your body and what suits you, no bike will fit absolutely everyone perfectly, and 18.5" would be spot on for me.
  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    Quite a short seat tube for a large though. All the large frames (except DH frames) have had a 20" seat tube.
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  • lawman
    lawman Posts: 6,868
    Seems to be a common trend though, with more people using droppers and going up a frame size for the extra top tube length it makes sense. All depends on your body shape, as I say for me an 18/18.5" is spot on seat tube wise, just need a long toptube to go with it. I've been riding a 17" frame for a while and that's been fine seat tube wise, it's just an inch short in toptube.

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