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    Scout 290 Elite2022 Nukeproof
    Recommended
    MSRP
    $2,999
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    		Trail
    Weight
    		29.9 lbs
    5.2
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		Fox Rhythm Float 36
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc
    		SLX
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 12
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		140mm
    Brand Site

    us.nukeproof.com

    Summary
    		The Nukeproof Scout 290 Elite is a 29″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bike with upper mid-range components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Scout 290 Elite
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    Gear Range

    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)

    26 mph

    Scout 290 Elite

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Scout 290 Elite2022 Nukeproof
    Frame

    Custom triple butted hydro-formed Alloy

    Color: Nukeproof Factory Yellow

    Fork

    FOX 36 Float Rhythm, 140mm, 44mm Offset, BOOST, Grip Damper, Black

    Travel: 140mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Shock

    N/A

    Headset

    Nukeproof, 44-56 IITS

    Stem

    Nukeproof Horizon, 45mm, black

    Handlebar

    Nukeproof Horizon V2 25mm Rise, Width - M780mm, L800mm, XL800mm, XXL800mm

    Saddle

    Nukeproof, Black

    Seatpost

    Brand X Ascend internal, 31.6mm, M:150mm drop; L:170mm drop; XL/XXL:200mm drop

    Type: Dropper

    Grips

    Nukeproof Sam Hill Signature

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano SLX M7100, SGS 12-Speed, Shadow Plus

    Crank

    Shimano SLX M7100 12 Speed Crank, 170mm, 30T, 52mm Chainline

    Shifters

    Shimano SLX M7100-IR, 12-speed Rapidfire Plus, I-Spec EV

    Cassette

    Shimano SLX M7100 12-Speed (HYPERGLIDE+), 10-51T

    Chain

    Shimano SLX M7100 12-Speed

    Chain Guide

    N/A

    Brakes

    Shimano SLX M7120 4 pot brake, Metal Pads

    Type: Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Front: DT Swiss, M1900 Spline, 15x110mm, 6 bolt, 28H, Rear: DT Swiss M1900 Spline, 148x12mm, Shimano Microspline, 6 bolt, 28H

    Tires

    Front: Schwalbe Magic Mary, SnakeSkin, TL Easy, Addix Soft, 29x2.35’’; Rear: Schwalbe Nobby Nic, DD, RaceGuard, Addix, 29x2.35’’

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