2020 Nukeproof

Scout 290 Race

A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bike with modest components.
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Weight29.5 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 130mm
ForkRockShox Recon Silver RL
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 10
GroupsetSuntour
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

24 mph

Scout 290 Race

26 mph

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Sizing
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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Bikerumor
2021 Nukeproof Scout is on the lookout for fun trails w/ updated, rowdy hardtail

Sep 2020

The Nukeproof Scout is back once again with updated components, new colors, and the same ridiculously fun hardtail design.

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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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Geometry
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Specs
Build
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"

Fork

RockShox Recon RL 130mm, 51mm Offset, Solo air, Gloss Black

Travel130mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

BSA, 73mm, threaded

Headset

Nukeproof Warhead, 44-56 IITS

Stem

Nukeproof Neutron AM, 45mm, Black

Handlebar

Nukeproof Neutron 800mm, 25mm

Saddle

Nukeproof Neutron, Black

Seatpost

Nukeproof Neutron, Black, 31.6mm, 400mm

TypeRigid

Groupset
Crank

SR Suntour Zeron 170mm, 30T, B148

Cassette

Sunrace CSMS2 10-Speed, 11-46T

Brakes

Shimano MT400, Resin Pads

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Front: WTB Serra 29", 15x110mm, Rear: WTB Serra 29", Shimano freehub, 148x12mm

Tires

Front: Maxxis Assegai 29" x 2.5”WT, EXO+, TR, Maxx Terra, Rear: Maxxis Minion DHRII 29" x 2.4”WT, EXO+, TR, Maxx Terra

Disc Rotors

Shimano RT56, 180mm

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