2019 Nukeproof

Scout 290 Frameset

A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail trail frameset.

FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 130mm
Wheels29″
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MD

5'4" – 5'10"

LG

5'8" – 6'3"

XL

6'0" – 6'6"

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Reviews
Pinkbike
Nukeproof Updates Cub-Scout Range with In-House 'Urchin' Components for 2021

Sep 2020 · Nukeproof

4” EXO TR (Tubeless Ready).

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BIKE Magazine
Nukeproof Introduces the Scout Hardtail

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…

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MBR
Nukeproof Scout 275 Sport review - MBR

Jul 2019 · Alan Muldoon

The Nukeproof Scout 275 Sport's slack head angle and long wheelbase gives it stacks of stability when the going gets steep and rough.

Highs
  • Quiet running, slack, versatile

Lows
  • Cheap resin pad-only rotors, standard 60a compound tyres

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BikeRadar
Nukeproof Scout 290 Comp review

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

Highs
  • Relatively lightweight, impressively smooth ride, super-low and slack geometry, sorted wheel pack and cockpit

Lows
  • Low-slung bottom bracket rules out plus-tyre use, short-stroke dropper and narrow saddle

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Singletrack World
Review: Nukeproof Scout 290 Race

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.

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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 StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Tire Clearance2.5"

Bottom Bracket

BSA, 73mm, threaded

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