Nukeproof Scout 290 PRO  Review

Nukeproof Scout 290 PRO  Review

Nukeproof Scout 290 PRO  Review

Price: 3099 €
category: Trailbike
Frame Material: Aluminium
Weight: 12,9 kg
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 130 mm
Model Year: 2022
  • Classic from England
  • top bike in this price range
  • superb frame
  • up the hill, it´s not the fastest bike
fun to ride in
easy terrain extreme terrain
seating position
upright efficient
handling
playful easy calm
framesize runs
small big

Overall Bike Check

The most importanten ratings of the Scout 290 PRO  in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (Trailhardtail up to 4500 €) .

Value for Money Check

If you are keen on value for money, this is your chart. It shows you at a glance how many bike you get for 3099 €.

Geometry

Je steiler der Winkel des Sitzrohrs ist, desto effizienter können Sie in die Pedale treten.

SIZE XXS XS S M L XL XXL
Sizing of Manufacturer
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S
M
L
XL
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Wheelsize
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-
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29
29
29
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Stack
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-
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639
643
643
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Reach
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-
-
425
450
475
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Top Tube Length
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-
-
620
646
671
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Seat Tube Length
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-
-
420
460
510
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Seat Tube Angle
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-
-
73
73
73
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Head Tube Length
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-
-
105
110
110
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Head Tube Angle
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-
-
65
65
65
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Bottom Bracket Drop
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-
-
70
70
70
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Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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-
-
300
300
300
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Chainstay Length
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-
-
440
440
440
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Wheelbase
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-
-
1175
1202
1227
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Standover Height
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-
-
714
698
741
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Specification
  • Frame Scout 29
  • Frame Material Aluminium
  • Fork RockShox Lyrik Select Charger RC 140mm, 42mm Offset, BOOST, Debonair, Gloss Black
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Damper NA
  • Gearrange 510%
  • Drivetrain 1x12
  • Gear Lever Shimano SLX M7100-IR, 12-speed Rapidfire Plus, I-Spec EV
  • Rear Derailleur Shimano SLX M7100, SGS 12-Speed, Shadow Plus
  • Crank Shimano SLX M7100 12-Speed, Hollowtech 2, 170mm, 30T, 52mm Chainline
  • Cassette Shimano SLX M7100-12, 12-Speed (HYPERGLIDE+), 10-51T
  • Chain Shimano SLX M7100 HG 12-speed Inc Quicklink 
  • Brake Set Shimano SLX M7120, 4 Pot Brake, Resin Pads with Fins
  • Brake Rotors 203/180
  • Wheel Set DT Swiss M1900 SPLINE 29", 6 Bolt, Shimano Microspline Driver, 148x12mm
  • Front Hub DT Swiss M1900 SPLINE 29", 6 Bolt, 110x15mm
  • Rear Hub DT Swiss M1900 SPLINE 29", 6 Bolt, Shimano Microspline Driver, 148x12mm
  • Tires Front Maxxis Assegai 29" x 2.5”, Maxx Terra, EXO, TR/ Rear
  • Tires Rear Maxxis Dissector 29" x 2.4”, Maxx Terra EXO+, TR
  • Saddle Nukeproof
  • Seat Post  Brand X Ascend internal, 31.6mm, M:150mm drop; L/XL: 170mm Drop
  • Stem Nukeproof Horizon, 50mm, Black
  • Handle Bar Nukeproof Horizon V2 25mm Rise, Width - M780mm, L800mm, XL800mm) 
  • Handle Bar Width 800

Expirience with the Nukeproof Scout 290 PRO 

Nukeproof Scout 290 PRO  Review With the Scout 290 PRO  , the Brits deliver unfiltered riding fun in demanding terrain. With its balanced handling, riding the Nukeproof Trailbike feels really intuitive. The seating position of the tours on lower mountains moves in a moderate range between sporty and comfortable. On climbs, the Nukeproof Trailbike lets you sweat. Other bikes 3099 Euro climb better. A shout out to Nukeproof – we take our hats off, because a first-class price / performance ratio make the Nukeproof Scout 290 PRO  for on moderate to demanding trails a benchmark in the price range under 4500 Euro.

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