2022 Transition Patrol Carbon vs 2024 Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite
The M is the Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite size closest to your M Transition Patrol Carbon. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite
Compared with the Transition Patrol Carbon in M, the Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite in M places the top of the head tube 7 mm lower and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- −7 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Chainstays
- +4 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Transition Patrol Carbon is drawn. The Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite numbers we have for size M are missing the head angle, seat angle and wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Transition Patrol Carbon M | Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 450 | 455 | +5 mm |
| Stack | 628 | 621 | −7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 63 | not listed | |
| Seat tube angle | 78.3 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 575 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 436 | 440 | +4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1233 | not listed | |
| BB drop | 22 | not listed | |
| BB height | 333 | not listed | |
| Standover | 700 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 390 | not listed |
Differences are the Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite minus the Transition Patrol Carbon. Full charts: 2022 Transition Patrol Carbon, 2024 Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Transition Patrol CarbonNukeproof Mega Carbon Elite
Each bike is ranked against the other enduro bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Transition Patrol CarbonEagle 90 Carbon | Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite290 Carbon Elite |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Transition Patrol | Nukeproof Mega |
| Fork | RockShox ZEB Charger RC Select | Fox 38 Performance Elite GRIP 2 |
| Rear shock | RockShox Vivid Select | Fox FLOAT X2 Performance |
| Shifter | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | SRAM Pod Controller Ultimate |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | SRAM GX AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle AXS |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss E1900 | Nukeproof Horizon V2 Mullet |
| Tire | Schwalbe Magic Mary, Schwalbe Big Betty | Maxxis Assegai, Maxxis Minion DHR II DD |
| Brake | SRAM Maven Bronze | SRAM DB8 Stealth |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine | SRAM CenterLine |
| Handlebar | ANVL Mandrel Alloy 35 | Nukeproof Horizon V2 |
| Stem | ANVL Swage | Nukeproof Horizon |
| Grips | ODI Elite Flow | not listed |
| Headset | FSA 55R/57 | Nukeproof Sealed Bearing 44-56 IITS |
| Seatpost | OneUp Components dropper post | not listed |
| Saddle | SDG Bel Air 3 | Nukeproof Horizon |
| Dropper post | not listed | Brand-X Ascend |
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