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Pro Bike Check: Greg Callaghan’s Nukeproof Mega AM 275

03.10.2014
by
Joe Barnes Spectral CF 4114 810x540


Greg Callaghan has been a dominant racer on this years EWS circuit, currently sitting in 17th place. Racing for the Nukeproof Factory Enduro Team, his new 2015 MegaAM is race ready out of the box, fully armed with 160mm travel, single chainring, dropper post, good tires, and sensible componentry. Greg’s Pro model retails for £3,199.99/€3,899.99, and enjoys the addition of a full SRAM XO-1 drivetrain, RCT3 Pike and DebonAir shock. We check out Greg’s ride

Greg Callaghan has been riding really well this season, and has now switched to the 2015 MegaAM 275
Greg Callaghan has been riding really well this season, and has now switched to the 2015 MegaAM 275
Greg rides the size Large, which he finds perfect at 5'11"
Greg rides the size Large, which he finds perfect at 5’11”
The drivetrain is all SRAM X01
The drivetrain is all SRAM X01
WTB Vigilante tyres front and back provide massive grip, while rolling well enough.
WTB Vigilante tyres front and back provide massive grip, while rolling well enough.
Avid XO Trail brakes are powerful and reliable.
Avid XO Trail brakes are powerful and reliable.
Nukeproof have moved away from the trademark black and yellow, to offer some strong new colours.
Nukeproof have moved away from the trademark black and yellow, to offer some strong new colours.
Greg chooses to run Shimano XT trail pedals.
Greg chooses to run Shimano XT trail pedals.
The Nukeproof Mega AM 275 is fitted with a Monarch Plus Debonair
The Nukeproof Mega AM 275 is fitted with a Monarch Plus Debonair
Tough and reliable, the privateers choice!
Tough and reliable, the privateers choice!

Words and photos: Trev Worsey

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