Nukeproof run with the ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ theme with their 2021 Reactor frame, while the specs get run over with a fine-tooth comb.
Nukeproof’s do-it-all machine, the Reactor, returns for 2021 with colours and specs updated, but the beating heart left alone after stellar reviews for the 2020 models.
The 2021 Nukeproof Reactor range is six-bikes strong, with the all-singing, all-dancing RS at the top of the pile sporting slightly more travel out front, the slightly racier ST Factory going in the other direction travel wise and the Comp kicking things off.
On the Comp and Pro, you get an alloy frame, with the Elite, Factory, Factory ST and RS all coming with a full carbon frame.
Specs-wise, there’s no lack of quality parts throughout the range, with even the comp having branded kit throughout, with that only improving the higher up the range you go. There’s no skimping on the rubber either to get the curb weight down, these bikes are ready to go out of the box.
Geometry
As with the previous Nukeproof Reactor offerings, all bikes, bar the Reactor Factory ST, are available in 27.5 and 29″ versions. The RS, coming with 10mm more fork travel than the remainder of the range, will have slightly different head angle, BB height and wheelbase as a result.
On the medium Nukeproof Reactor 275 Pro, you’re looking at a 454mm reach with a 420mm seat tube, with a 66 degree (Rail 65.5) head angle and a 75.5 degree (Rail 75) seat tube angle. On the same bike but in the 290 guise, a 451mm reach, with the same 420mm seat tube, with the same angles.
2021 Nukeproof Reactor models
Nukeproof Reactor RS
Key features:
- RockShox Lyrik Ultimate Charger 2 RC2 fork
- RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate RCT shock
- SRAM XO1 Eagle 12-speed drive
- SRAM Code RSC brakes
- Mavic Deemax Pro Sam Hill wheels
- RockShox Reverb Stealth dropper
- £5,499.99 RRP
Nukeproof Reactor Factory
Key features:
- Fox 36 Float Factory Grip 2 Damper fork
- Fox Float DPX2 Factory shock
- Shimano XT M8100 12-Speed drive
- Shimano XT M8120 4-Pot brakes
- DT Swiss M1700 SPLINE 30 wheels
- Bikeyoke Divine Stealth dropper
- £4,899.99 RRP
Nukeproof Reactor ST Factory
Key features:
- Fox 34 Float Factory Grip 2 Damper 130mm fork
- Fox Float DPS Factory shock
- Shimano XT M8100 12-Speed drive
- Shimano XT M8100, 2 Pot Brakes
- Front Wheelset: DT Swiss XR1700 SPLINE 25
- Bikeyoke Divine Stealth dropper
- £4,899.99 RRP
Nukeproof Reactor Elite
Key features:
- Fox 36 Float Performance Elite Grip 2 Damper fork
- Fox Float DPX2 Performance Elite shock
- Shimano SLX M7100 12-Speed
- Shimano SLX M7120, 4 Pot brake
- DT Swiss M1900 SPLINE wheels
- Brand X Ascend internal dropper
- £3,999.99 RRP
Nukeproof Reactor Pro
Key features:
- RockShox Pike Select+ Charger 2 RC fork
- RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ RT shock
- SRAM GX Eagle 12-Speed drive
- SRAM Guide RE brakes
- Nukeproof Neutron V2 wheels
- Brand X Ascend internal dropper
- £3,399.99 RRP
Nukeproof Reactor Comp
Key features:
- Marzocchi Bomber Z2 RAIL Damper fork
- RockShox Super Deluxe Select R shock
- Shimano Deore M6100 12 Speed
- Shimano Deore M6120 4 pot brake
- Sun-Ringle Duroc 35 Comp
- Brand X Ascend internal dropper
- £2,699.99 RRP
