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SCOUT ALLOY COMPLETE NX
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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$2,999| Weight | 33.3 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 130 / 150mm |
| Fork | RockShox Revelation RC |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | NX Eagle |
| Brakes | SRAM Level T Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
4'8" – 5'3"
5'0" – 5'7"
5'4" – 6'0"
5'8" – 6'3"
6'0" – 6'7"
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Summary
The Transition Scout is celebrated for its versatility, offering a playful yet capable ride on a variety of trails. It excels in descending with a confident feel and encourages fun on bigger features, though it may not be as efficient on climbs as some competitors. The bike's suspension is reactive and tracks the trail closely, with handling enhanced by a short-offset fork.
Versatile for lighter- or heavier-duty use
Confident feel on descents
Playful and capable on bigger features
Excellent suspension performance
Short-offset fork enhances handling
Not as efficient or fast as bikes with bigger wheels
Rear suspension wallows in mid-stroke on descents
Feels heavy when grinding up climbs
A bike like the Scout has to be versatile.
BIKE MagazineBig-bike feel, little-bike maneuverability.
BIKE MagazineNot the flashy show horse or zippy racehorse, the Scout is the consistent and reliable stable horse that can be ridden day after day.
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Feb 2020 · Simon Silver
Many brands claim to be for riders, by riders, with varying levels of truth to the statement. The one infamously ‘rider owned’ brand that truly embodies that ethos is Transition Bikes. The company is made up of people who really like to ride, and that’s confidence inspiring when you’re looking for a new bike. We’ve been spending a good amount of trail time on the new Transition Scout, and are here to share some details about the freshly revised bike. Read on for details, and a have a look at the video for an overview of the bike. Specs
Feb 2020
The rollout of 2020 bikes continues apace, with Transition Bikes launching the new Carbon Scout. Billed as a modern take on their classic Bottlerocket, the Scout sports either 140mm or 150mm of travel suspending 27.5" wheels, with room for a water bottle inside the front triangle and a lifetime warranty. Read on after the break for all the details.
Nov 2019 · Csteen
Nine months and countless rides aboard a promising rig reveal where it excels and where it could be improved. Let's dig in...
May 2019
The Transition Scout is a freeride bike for the regular rider.
Jan 2019 · Richard Cunningham
RC compares the Norco Fluid FS 1 with Whyte's G-170 S and the Transition Scout Alloy NX to see how much trail bike you can buy for under $3000.
Oct 2017 · Mick Kirkman
The Transition Scout Carbon 3 has a great shape and ground-tracking suspension. But for that cash, some equipment isn’t at the level we’d expect.
Eats bumps like a longer travel rig.
Energy-sapping suspension.
| Frame | Scout Alloy 130mm Rear/150mm Front |
|---|---|
| Fork | Rockshox Revelation RC 150mm Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe RT Travel: 130mm |
| Headset | FSA No.57E |
| Stem | RaceFace Aeffect R (40mm) |
| Handlebar | RaceFace Chester 35, XS (760 x 10mm), SM (780 x 20mm), MD/LG/XL (780 x 35mm) |
| Saddle | WTB Silverado Comp |
| Seatpost | KS Lev Si, XS (100mm), SM (125mm), MD/LG/XL (150mm) Type: Dropper |
| Grips | Velo VLG-1812D2 |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM NX Eagle DUB (170mm x 32t) |
| Shifters | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM PG 1230 (11-50t) |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Brakes | SRAM Level T Type: SRAM Level T Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | WTB STi29/Novatech D791SB/D462SB |
|---|---|
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Minion DHF Dual WT (27.5x2.5), Rear: Maxxis Minion DHRII Dual WT (27.5x2.4) |
| Disc Rotors | SRAM Centerline (180mm) |
First added May 14
Last updated May 14
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