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2023 Nukeproof

Cub Scout 26 Race (Box)

A 26″ aluminum frame mountain youth bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$1,299
Weight28.0 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkManitou Machete Comp
Wheels26″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 10
GroupsetBox Four
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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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)

23 mph

Cub Scout 26 Race (Box)

Highest gear

(descending)

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Nukeproof Grows Kids' MTB Range with 14" & 16" Cub Scout & Cub Scoot Balance Bike

Nov 2023 · Jessie-May Morgan

Nukeproof's kids lineup expands with new 14" and 16" options, plus a balance bike.

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Nukeproof Cub-Scout 26”, custom butted hydro-formed 6061 Alloy, internal cable routing for dropper seat post, threaded bottom bracket, 142mm Bolt-thru rear axle spacing

BB StandardBSA, Threaded

Fork

Manitou Machete Comp 27.5” TS Air, 120mm Travel, Custom Kids tune, 1.5 Tapered Steerer, 37mm Offset, BOOST 15x110mm Bolt-thru Axle

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

NA

Bottom Bracket

BSA, threaded

Headset

Nukeproof Warhead, ZS44-56

Stem

Nukeproof Neutron AM, 45mm, black

Handlebar

Nukeproof Urchin 700mm Wide, 15mm Rise, 31.8mm Clamp

Saddle

Nukeproof Urchin, Black

Seatpost

Brand-X Dropper, Black, 27.2mm, 315mm Long, 70mm Drop

TypeDropper

Grips

Nukeproof Urchin Single Clamp lock on, 132mm Long, Soft Compound

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

BOX Four 8-Speed

Crank

Samox TAF38J 2 Piece Crank 160mm, 32T, BCD 104mm

Shifters

BOX Four 8-Speed

Cassette

Sunrace CSMS2 10-Speed, 11-42T

Chain

BOX Four 8-Speed

Chain Guide

N/A

Brakes

Clarkes Kids Specific Hydraulic Brakes

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Front: Nukeproof Neutron 15x110mm BOOST hub on WTB STi30 26"" TCS Rim, Rear: Nukeproof Neutron 12x142mm hub on WTB STi30 26"" TCS Rim

Tires

Front & Rear: Maxxis Minion DHF 26"" x 2.5” EXO TR (Tubeless Ready)

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Last updated October 17

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