2019 Nukeproof
Scout 290 Comp
A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bike with high-end components.
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| Weight | 29.8 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 130mm |
| Fork | RockShox Revelation Charger RC |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | NX Eagle |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
For This Bike
5'4" – 5'10"
5'8" – 6'3"
6'0" – 6'6"
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Sep 2020 · Nukeproof
4” EXO TR (Tubeless Ready).
Sep 2020
We’ve seen a number of XC hardtails drop lately. Canyon, Orbea, Trek and BMC to name a few. We also saw the other end of the spectrum in the Kona Honzo ESD. None of these are “normal bikes.” In fact, the most high-profile normal hardtail we saw was the Yeti ARC, and it may just…
Oct 2019 · Alan Muldoon
The Nukeproof Scout 275 Comp has seen a lot of development. Its low-slung profile remains, but the bike has been stretched to a more generous cockpit.
Buttery smooth, silent ride
The front end is a little low
Jun 2018 · Guy Kesteven
Light, forgiving distance-shrinker with the stability and control to shred the craziest descents. Buy if you want a great, efficient yet enduro-enjoyable package for riding all day long
Relatively lightweight, impressively smooth ride, super-low and slack geometry, sorted wheel pack and cockpit
Low-slung bottom bracket rules out plus-tyre use, short-stroke dropper and narrow saddle
Nov 2017 · Wil Barrett
Based on the Mega, the Scout is Nukeproof's tough do-it-all hardtail range. Here we test the entry-level 29er model to see what your £1099 gets you.
| Frame | Nukeproof Scout 290, custom triple butted hydro-formed Alloy, internal cable routing for dropper seat posts, threaded bottom bracket, Boost 148mm rear axle spacing BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 2.5" |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Revelation Charger RC 130mm, 51mm Offset, Debonair, Diffusion Black Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | BSA, 73mm, threaded |
| Headset | Nukeproof Warhead, 44-56 IITS |
| Stem | Nukeproof Neutron AM, 45mm, Black |
| Handlebar | Nukeproof Neutron 800mm, 25mm |
| Saddle | Nukeproof Horizon SL, Black |
| Seatpost | Brand X Ascend internal, S:120mm drop; M/L/XL:150mm drop Type: Dropper |
| Crank | SRAM NX Eagle 12-Speed, 170mm, 32T, B148, DUB |
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| Cassette | S NX Eagle 12-speed 11-50T |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide R Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: Mavic XA 29" INTL, 15x110mm, Rear: Mavic XA 29" INTL Shimano, 148x12mm |
|---|---|
| Tires | Maxxis High Roller 2 29" x 2.3, Maxx Terra, EXO, TR |
| Disc Rotors | SRAM Centreline, 180mm |
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