2022 Nukeproof
Scout 275 RS
A 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bike with high-end components.
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$3,799| Weight | 29.8 lbs |
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| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 140mm |
| Fork | RockShox Lyrik Select+ |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | GX Eagle |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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Nov 2023 · Jessie-May Morgan
Nukeproof's kids lineup expands with new 14" and 16" options, plus a balance bike.
Oct 2023
A first look at the Scout Comp hardtail, the most interesting build and potentially the best value in Nukeproof's mountain bicycle lineup.
May 2022 · Robert Johnston
The Nukeproof Scout 290 is an aggressive all-mountain hardtail that offers a nice blend of downhill handling and a comfortable climbing position.
Comfortable climbing position
Build quality
Details well covered
Descending composure
Not the most playful
BB slightly low for tech
Jan 2022 · Singletrack Magazine
We review the Nukeproof Scout 290 Pro as part of the Hardtails for Trails Bike Test in Singletrack Issue 137.
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…
Sep 2020
The Nukeproof Scout is back once again with updated components, new colors, and the same ridiculously fun hardtail design.
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.
Quiet running, slack, versatile
Cheap resin pad-only rotors, standard 60a compound tyres
| Frame | Custom triple butted hydro-formed Alloy Color: Black |
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| Fork | RockShox Lyrik Select+ Charger 2.1 RC 150mm, 44mm Offset, BOOST, Debonair, Gloss Black Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | N/A Spring Type: Air |
| Headset | Nukeproof, 44-56 IITS |
| Stem | Nukeproof Horizon, 45mm, Black |
| Handlebar | Nukeproof Horizon V2 25mm Rise, Width - S780mm, M780mm, L800mm, XL800mm |
| Saddle | Nukeproof, Black |
| Seatpost | Brand X Ascend internal, 31.6mm, S:125mm drop; M:150mm drop; L:170mm drop; XL:200mm drop Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Nukeproof Sam Hill Signature |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle,12-Speed |
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| Crank | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-Speed, DUB, 170mm, 32T, Boost |
| Shifters | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed |
| Cassette | SRAM XG1275 Eagle, 12-Speed, 10-52T |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed, Power-Lock |
| Chain Guide | N/A |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide RE Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: DT Swiss XM1700 SPLINE 30 27.5", 6 Bolt, 110x15mm, Rear: DT Swiss XM1700 SPLINE 30 27.5", 6 Bolt, XD Driver, 148x12mm |
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| Tires | Front: Schwalbe Magic Mary, Snakeskin, TL Easy, Addix Soft, 27.5x2.6’’; Rear: Schwalbe Hans Dampf, Snakeskin, TL Easy, Addix Speedgrip. 27.5x2.6’’ |
Last updated April 27