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Scout 275 Race
A 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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£1,399| Weight | 13.2 kg |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 140mm |
| Fork | RockShox Recon Silver RL |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 10 |
| Groupset | Deore |
| Brakes | Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
158cm – 171cm
168cm – 180cm
178cm – 189cm
186cm – 199cm
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Summary
The Nukeproof Scout is a trail-ready hardtail that excels in descents with its stable and grippy performance, thanks to its well-thought-out geometry and quality components. It offers a smooth, controlled ride, particularly noted for its Marzocchi Z2 fork and efficient Shimano Deore 12-speed transmission. However, some reviews point out sizing issues and a slightly dated frame design.
Stable and grippy on descents
Smooth, controlled ride quality
Quality components and build
Efficient Shimano Deore 12-speed transmission
Marzocchi Z2 fork performance
Sizing can be tricky
Tall seat tube affects balance
Frame design feels slightly dated
Limited frame sizes available
Heavier duty tyres increase rolling resistance
Feedback?
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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.
Creative, min-maxed parts mix on the Comp build
Excellent packaging with reusable straps and minimal plastic
Good geometry chart with sagged and un-sagged numbers
Mix-and-matched tire sidewall setup (softer front, harder rear)
SRAM DB8 brakes offer positive feel, good value
Deore M6100 drivetrain shifts well
Easy assembly, gears shifted perfectly out of the box
Frame looks nice, seat stays tie into top tube
House brand components (headset, bottom bracket) seem fine
Nukeproof offers aftermarket parts in various colors
Nukeproof USA not shipping to Canada, no Canadian dealers
Preferred 2.6" tires but 29er comes with 2.35"
Z2 fork only 130mm travel, not consistent with lineup
Z2 fork feels 'blech' out of the box, needs service
Sharp, untrimmed zip ties on an otherwise good build
Cable routing to shifter is weird; twinning brake and shift housing fixed it
SunRace cassette doesn't shift as well as Shimano under heavy load
House-brand hubs have slower engagement than aftermarket
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
May 2022 · Amanda Wishart
2022 Nukeproof Scout offers four build specs, all as 275 or 290. Nukeproof have brought the signature yellow paint back, too...
Sept 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…
Sept 2020 · Zach Overholt
The Nukeproof Scout is back once again with updated components, new colors, and the same ridiculously fun hardtail design.
Oct 2019 · Alan Muldoon
The Nukeproof Scout 275 Comp has seen a lot of development. Its low-slung profile remains, but the bike has been stretched to a more generous cockpit.
Buttery smooth, silent ride
The front end is a little low
| Frame | Custom triple butted hydro-formed Alloy Color: Artichoke Green |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Recon Silver RL 140mm, 46mm Offset, Solo air, Gloss Black Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | N/A |
| Headset | Nukeproof, 44-56 IITS |
| Stem | Nukeproof Neutron AM, 45mm, black |
| Handlebar | Nukeproof Neutron V2 25mm Rise, Width - S780mm, M780mm, L800mm, XL800mm |
| Saddle | Nukeproof Neutron, Black |
| Seatpost | Nukeproof Neutron, Black, 31.6mm, 450mm Type: Rigid |
| Grips | Nukeproof Sam Hill Signature |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano M5120 Deore 10-Speed or Microshift XLE |
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| Crank | Shimano M5100 Deore 10 Speed Crank, 170mm, 32T, 52mm Chainline |
| Shifters | Shimano M4100-R Deore 10-Speed, (I-Spec EV) |
| Cassette | Sunrace CSMS2 10-Speed, 11-46T Black |
| Chain | KMC X10 10-Speed, with Quick Link |
| Chain Guide | N/A |
| Brakes | Shimano MT4100 Lever with Shimano MT410 2 Pot Caliper, Resin Pads Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: Nukeproof Neutron V2 Hub 15x110mm, built onto a 27.5” WTB STi30 TCS 2.0Rim, 32H, Rear: Nukeproof Neutron V2 Hub 148x12mm, Shimano freehub with 36 points of engagement, built onto a 27.5” WTB STi30 TCS 2.0Rim, 32H |
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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’’ |
First added 28 May
Last updated 22 February
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