2022 Transition Patrol Carbon vs 2024 Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite
The Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite
Compared with the Transition Patrol Carbon in M, the Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite in L places the top of the head tube 11 mm higher and 25 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 18 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +11 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +25 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +18 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +4 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Transition Patrol Carbon, MNukeproof Mega Carbon Elite, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Transition Patrol Carbon M | Nukeproof Mega Carbon Elite L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 450 | 475 | +25 mm |
| Stack | 628 | 639 | +11 mm |
| Head tube angle | 63 | 64° | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 78.3 | 78° | −0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 575 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 436 | 440 | +4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1233 | 1251 | +18 mm |
| BB drop | 22 | not listed | |
| BB height | 333 | 345 | +12 mm |
| 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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