2020 Nukeproof Dissent: Everything you need to know
Nukeproof’s bikes have always had racing at the core of their bikes. They have always been developed and tested by their race team. This shows that they are serious about producing durable and very capable bikes. Their race results are testament to how good they are. The 2020 Nukeproof Dissent is their latest downhill mountain bike and it has come a long way since the original Nukeproof Scalp that was brought out in 2012.
The 2020 Nukeproof Dissent replaces the Pulse. It is a whole new design with modern geometry, a new suspension linkage system and a serious amount of coolness.
Overview
The brief for the 2020 Nukeproof Dissent’s engineers was to create a downhill bike that could test different progression curve theories at once. In short, this means that you can adjust the feeling of the bike with a four position flip chip. This is so you can decide on the optimum riding characteristics for you. If this sounds complicated, it isn’t (for the rider). But, for the engineers it must have created a few headaches. Luckily, their hard work paid off and worked better than expected. Sam Hill took the prototype of the 2020 Nukeproof Dissent to victory on its first outing at Crankworx during the Garbanzo downhill race.
Suspension
The rear suspension link is totally new for the 2020 Nukeproof Dissent. It now pushes rather than pulls the shock. The idea behind this, is to reduce the loads and the stresses inflicted on the frame. This means that the frame can be made lighter, while improving its durability. This change makes the Dissent 400g lighter than the Pulse.
Frame Details
The engineers had a number of goals to achieve with the frame design. They wanted to reduce weight and increase stiffness. The design that they came up with also makes the suspension more progressive, while improving how the bike pumps. Additionally, the design lets the bike sit higher in the travel, improves cornering stability and gives it a lively feel.
The flip chip at the main pivot gives you the choice of four different linkage settings. This allows you to change the action of the suspension to your own preference. Each position increases how progressive the suspension is, with position four being the most progressive.
Interestingly, the flip chip doesn’t alter the geometry of the bike. It only alters the sag rate by 1%, so you shouldn’t need a different spring rate.
You get even more adjustment on the rear end of the bike too. The 2020 Nukeproof Dissent has a flip chip on the chainstay at the wheel axle. This has three different setting to adjust the length of the rear end of the bike (435, 440, 445mm for the 27.5-inch version; 445, 450, 455mm for the 29-inch version.
With all this adjustability and choice of wheel size, Nukeproof have designs a downhill bike that will cater for any rider that has a thing for gravity based mountain biking.
Geometry and Sizing
The 27.5″ wheeled version is available in S, M, L and XL sizes, while the 29er is available in M, L and XL. The 27.5″ and 29″ frames are totally different.
The 2020 Nukeproof Dissent comes in 27.5″ and 29″wheel options. Which wheel size you choose is down to personal preference and how you like you bike to feel. The bike that fits you best will be the one that makes you go faster. But, in general the 27.5″ version will feel more nimble and be easier to change direction quickly. But, the 29″ will be faster in a straight line as long as you get one with the perfect reach and you can keep you bum away from the rear wheel. This means that taller riders may prefer the 29er, while shorter riders may prefer the 27.5″ wheels.
Nukeproof Dissent 275 Geometry
Nukeproof Dissent 290 Geometry
Who is it for?
The 2020 Nukeproof Dissent is an awesome downhill mountain bike. It will suit most downhill riders, thanks to the adjustability and wheel size choice. I can really see this being a popular bike with privateer downhill mountain bike racers.
2020 Nukeproof Dissent Models
Nukeproof Dissent 275 Comp DH Bike (GX)
Specifications
- Frame: Nukeproof Dissent 275 Alloy, 200mm Travel, custom triple butted hydro-formed tube set, custom-tuned rear shock configuration, internal cable routing, Enduro bearings, threaded bottom bracket, boost 157mm rear axle spacing, 3D contoured frame protection
- Fork: RockShox Boxxer Select R 200mm, 46mm Offset, BOOST 20x110mm, Debonair, Gloss Black
- Shock: RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Select R, Custom ML Tune, 250x75mm, Bearing End, Black Coil Spring (S=300LBS/M=350LBS/L=400LBS /XL=450LBS SPRING)
- Front Wheel: Sun-Ringle Duroc SD37 Comp 27.5″, 20x110mm
- Rear Wheel: Sun-Ringle Duroc SD37 Comp 27.5″, Shimano Driver, 157x12mm
- Tyres: Maxxis Assegai 27.5”x2.5″, DH Casing, 3C MaxxGrip/DH/TR
- Crankset: SRAM Descendant DH, 165mm, 36T, DUB83mm
- Drivetrain: SRAM GX DH 7-Speed
- Cassette: SRAM GX DH 7-Speed, PG720 11-25T
- Chain: SRAM PC-1110 11-Speed
- Brakes: SRAM Guide RE
- Front Rotor: SRAM Centreline, 200mm
- Rear Rotor: SRAM Centreline, 200mm
- Handlebars: Nukeproof Neutron 38mm Rise, Width – S780mm, M780mm, L800mm, XL800mm
- Stem: Nukeproof Horizon Direct Mount, 45mm, black
- Saddle: Nukeproof Vector DH, Yellow
- Seatpost: Nukeproof Neutron, 30.9mm, 300mm, 0 Offset
- Headset: Nukeproof, 49IITS
- Grips: Nukeproof Sam Hill Signature
Nukeproof Dissent 290 Comp DH Bike
Specifications
- Frame: Nukeproof Dissent 290 Alloy, 190mm Travel, custom triple butted hydro-formed tube set, custom-tuned rear shock configuration, internal cable routing, Enduro bearings, threaded bottom bracket, boost 157mm rear axle spacing, 3D contoured frame protection
- Fork: RockShox Boxxer Select R 200mm, 56mm Offset, BOOST 20x110mm, Debonair, Gloss Black
- Shock: RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Select R, Custom ML Tune, 250x70mm, Bearing End, Black Coil Spring (M=400LBS/L=450LBS /XL=500LBS SPRING)
- Front Wheel: Sun-Ringle Duroc SD37 Comp 29″, 20x110mm
- Rear Wheel: Sun-Ringle Duroc SD37 Comp 29″, Shimano Driver, 157x12mm
- Tyres: Maxxis Assegai 29”x2.5″, DH Casing, 3C MaxxGrip/DH/TR
- Crankset: SRAM Descendant DH, 165mm, 34T, DUB83mm
- Drivetrain: SRAM GX DH 7-Speed
- Cassette: SRAM GX DH 7-Speed, PG720 11-25T
- Chain: SRAM PC-1110 11-Speed
- Brakes: SRAM Guide RE
- Front Rotor: SRAM Centreline, 200mm
- Rear Rotor: SRAM Centreline, 200mm
- Handlebars: Nukeproof Neutron 25mm Rise, Width – S780mm, M780mm, L800mm, XL800mm
- Stem: Nukeproof Horizon Direct Mount, 45mm, black
- Saddle: Nukeproof Vector DH, Yellow
- Seatpost: Nukeproof Neutron, 30.9mm, 300mm, 10 Offset.
- Headset: Nukeproof, 49IITS
- Grips: Nukeproof Sam Hill Signature
Nukeproof Dissent 275 RS DH Bike (XO1)
Specifications
- Frame: Nukeproof Dissent 275 Alloy, 200mm Travel, custom triple butted hydro-formed tube set, custom-tuned rear shock configuration, internal cable routing, Enduro bearings, threaded bottom bracket, boost 157mm rear axle spacing, 3D contoured frame protection
- Fork: RockShox Boxxer Ultimate, Charger 2, 200mm, 46mm Offset, BOOST 20x110mm, Debonair, Boxxer Red
- Shock: RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Ultimate DH RC, Custom ML Tune, 250x75mm, Bearing End, Red Coil Spring (S=300LBS/M=350LBS/L=400LBS /XL=450LBS SPRING)
- Front Wheel: Mavic Deemax DH 27.5″, 20x110mm
- Rear Wheel: Mavic Deemax DH 27.5″, XD Driver, 157x12mm
- Tyres: Maxxis Assegai 27.5”x2.5, DH Casing, 3C MaxxGrip/DH/TR
- Crankset: SRAM XO1 DH Carbon X-Sync, 165mm, 36T, DUB83mm, Black
- Drivetrain: SRAM XO1 DH 7-Speed
- Cassette: SRAM XO1 DH 7-Speed, XG795 10-24T
- Chain: SRAM PC-1110 11-Speed
- Brakes: SRAM Code R, Sintered pads
- Front Rotor: SRAM Centreline, 200mm
- Rear Rotor: SRAM Centreline, 200mm
- Handlebars: Nukeproof Horizon 38mm Rise, Width – S780mm, M780mm, L800mm, XL800mm
- Stem: Nukeproof Horizon Direct Mount, 45mm, black
- Saddle: Nukeproof Vector DH, Grey
- Seatpost: Nukeproof Neutron, 30.9mm, 300mm, 0 Offset
- Headset: Nukeproof, 49IITS
- Grips: Nukeproof Sam Hill Signature
Nukeproof Dissent 290 RS DH Bike (XO1)
Specifications
- Frame: Nukeproof Dissent 290 Alloy, 190mm Travel, custom triple butted hydro-formed tube set, custom-tuned rear shock configuration, internal cable routing, Enduro bearings, threaded bottom bracket, boost 157mm rear axle spacing, 3D contoured frame protection
- Fork: RockShox Boxxer Ultimate, Charger 2, 200mm, 56mm Offset, BOOST 20x110mm, Debonair, Boxxer Red
- Shock: RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Ultimate DH RC, Custom ML Tune, 250x70mm, Bearing End, Red Coil Spring (M=400LBS/L=450LBS /XL=500LBS SPRING)
- Front Wheel: Mavic Deemax DH 29″, 20x110mm
- Rear Wheel: Mavic Deemax DH 29″, XD Driver, 157x12mm
- Tyres: Maxxis Assegai 29”x2.5″, DH Casing, 3C MaxxGrip/DH/TR
- Crankset: SRAM XO1 DH Carbon X-Sync, 165mm, 34T, DUB83mm, Black
- Drivetrain: SRAM XO1 DH 7-Speed
- Cassette: SRAM XO1 DH 7-Speed, XG795 10-24T
- Chain: SRAM PC-1110 11-Speed
- Brakes: SRAM Code R, Sintered pads
- Front Rotor: SRAM Centreline, 200mm
- Rear Rotor: SRAM Centreline, 200mm
- Handlebars: Nukeproof Horizon 24mm Rise, Width – S780mm, M780mm, L800mm, XL800mm
- Stem: Nukeproof Horizon Direct Mount, 45mm, black
- Saddle: Nukeproof Vector DH, Grey
- Seatpost: Nukeproof Neutron, 30.9mm, 300mm, 10mm Offset
- Headset: Nukeproof, 49IITS
- Grips: Nukeproof Sam Hill Signature
What do you think of the 2020 Nukeproof Dissent?
Are you looking for a new downhill bike? If so you can’t go wrong with this one. There are enough sizes and adjustability to get one to fit you perfectly to be as fast as possible riding downhill. Please let me know your thoughts and questions in the comments section below.
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