Nukeproof’s new Digger leans into its mountain bike roots with a complete redesign for confidence on technical descents and is more versatile on long adventures.
The idea of the Digger started as a “what if” project with famed rider Sam Hill and turned into a cult product in Nukeproof’s predominantly flat bar product line. Its popularity has only grown since the explosion of gravel racing, and with that comes a redesign. Nukeproof let their design team veer into familiar territory and gave the Digger the soul of a mountain bike.
Something Different — Nukeproof Digger
The Digger offers something slightly different from most of the gravel bikes on the market. This Digger seeks out the gravel-curious enduro and downhill crowds, calling them to long-distance adventures, but still, able to hit the features.
The updated Digger includes a fully redesigned frame. The 6061-T6 frame boasts all-new tube profiles to create a more resilient and reliable ride on backcountry adventures. The head tube on the updated Digger is slacked-out 2 degrees and the reach increased by 20mm across all sizes.
The updated geo allows shorter stems to improve rider confidence and control in the corners and technical features. The design team revamped the tire clearance, fitting an aggressive 700c x 45mm tire, with about 7mm of clearance extra to clear the grossest of trail debris.
Nukeproof has also reengineered the fork to use T800 UD carbon. This new full carbon fork claims to offer a much stiffer and direct ride, enhancing handling and damping trail chatter.
Spec’d to shred
With its new shred-friendly geometry, Nukeproof went all-in with compatible componentry; wide bars, dropper posts, and a 1x drivetrain. Nukeproof designed the seat post to be shorter, allowing for longer dropper posts. The Digger now employs a 31.6mm dropper, so finding a trustworthy seat post should be an easy task, or you can swap one out from your mountain setup.
The Digger also sees an update with more utility, now outfitted with gear and accessory mounts, fork bag mounting points, and double water bottle mounts.
NukeProof Digger gravel lineup
The NukeProof Digger will be available in three different configurations:
Nukeproof Digger RS
Frame: Nukeproof Digger V3 Aluminium
Fork: RockShox Rudy Ultimate XPLR, 30mm Travel, 45mm offset
Brakes: SRAM Rival
Drivetrain: SRAM Rival 1
Crankset:SRAM Rival 1, 170mm 40T
Seatpost: Brand X Ascend Internal 125mm Dropper post 31.6mm Integrated into the GRX R810 Brake Lever
Wheels: DT Swiss GR1600 Spline 25, 700c
Tires: Schwalbe GOne Bite 700x45c, Addix Speed Grip
Handlebars: S/M/L 460mm, XL 500mm
Bar Tape: Black Cork Cushion Tape with Gel
Nukeproof Digger Factory
Frame: Nukeproof Digger V3 Aluminium
Drivetrain: Shimano GRX
Crankset: Shimano GRX 810, GRX, 1x 11 Speed, 170mm 40t Brakes:
Shimano GRX, RX-810 Levers with RX -810 Flatmount calipers
Fork: Nukeproof Digger High Modulus T700 HM-UD Carbon Tapered steerer fork
Seatpost: Brand X Ascend Internal 125mm Dropper post 31.6mm Integrated into the GRX RX -810 Brake Lever
Wheels: DT Swiss GR1600 Spline 25, 700c
Tires: Schwalbe G-One Bite 700x45c, Addix Speed Grip
Handlebars: S/M/L 460mm, XL 500mm
Bar Tape: Black Cork Cushion Tape with Gel
NukeProof Digger Comp
Frame: Nukeproof Digger V3 Aluminium
Drivetrain: Shimano GRX
Crankset: Shimano RX-600, GRX, 1x 11 Speed, 170mm 40t
Brakes: Shimano GRX, RX-600 Levers with RX-400 Flatmount calipers
Fork: Nukeproof Digger High Modulus T700 HM-UD Carbon Tapered steerer fork
Seatpost: Nukeproof Neutron Inline, 31.6mm, 400mm
Wheels: Neutron Neutron v2 Hubs with STI25 TCS 32h Rims
Tires: Schwalbe G-One Bite 700x45c, Addix Speed Grip
Handlebars: S/M/L 460mm, XL 500mm
Bar Tape: Black Cork Cushion Tape with Gel
Prices, geometry, and availability
The Nukeproof Digger will be available in four sizes, Small, Medium, Large, and XL. Nukeproof suggests the sizing will fit any rider from 5’7″ to 6’4″.
Bikes are available for purchase from Nukeproof.com or your local dealer.
Nukeproof Digger pricing
- Digger RS: $3400, €3700, £ 3000
- Digger Factory: $2600, €2900, £ 2400
- Digger Comp: $1900, €2200, £ 1800
