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    Scout 290 Expert2020 Nukeproof
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    Category
    		Trail
    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
    		130mm
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    Summary
    		The Nukeproof Scout 290 Expert is a 29″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bike with upper mid-range components.

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    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Scout 290 Expert
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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 Expert

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Scout 290 Expert2020 Nukeproof
    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 Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Tire Clearance: 2.5"

    Fork

    Fox 36 Rhythm 140mm, Grip Sweep adjust, 51mm Offset, Matte Black

    Travel: 130mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Bottom Bracket

    BSA, 73mm, threaded

    Headset

    Nukeproof Warhead, 44-56 IITS

    Stem

    Nukeproof Neutron AM, 45mm, Black

    Handlebar

    Nukeproof Neutron 800mm, 25mm

    Saddle

    Nukeproof Horizon SL, Black

    Seatpost

    Brand X Ascend internal, S:120mm drop; M:150mm drop; L/XL: 170mm drop

    Type: Dropper

    Groupset
    Crank

    Shimano M7100 SLX, 12 Speed, 170mm, 30T, B148

    Cassette

    Shimano M7100 SLX 12 Speed, 10-51T

    Brakes

    Shimano M7120 SLX 4 Pot, I-Spec EV

    Type: Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Front: DT Swiss M 1900 SPLINE 29", 15x110mm, Rear: DT Swiss M 1900 SPLINE 29", Shimano Microspline 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 SM-RT70, 180mm, Centrelock

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