Nukeproof Scout 290 Race Review

Nukeproof Scout 290 Race Review

Nukeproof Scout 290 Race Review

Price: 1579 €
category: Trailbike
Frame Material: Aluminium
Weight: 13,25 kg
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 130 mm
Model Year: 2024 (carry over model from 2023)
  • Classic from England
  • very good wheels
  • 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

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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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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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-
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425
450
475
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Top Tube Length
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-
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620
646
671
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Seat Tube Length
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-
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420
460
510
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Seat Tube Angle
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-
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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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-
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65
65
65
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Bottom Bracket Drop
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-
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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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-
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440
440
440
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Wheelbase
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-
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1175
1202
1227
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Standover Height
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-
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714
698
741
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Specification
  • Frame Scout 29
  • Frame Material Aluminium
  • Fork RockShox; Recon Silver RL, 42 mm Offset, Solo Air
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Gearrange 418%
  • Drivetrain 1x11
  • Gear Lever Shimano M4100-R Deore
  • Rear Derailleur Shimano; Deore
  • Crank Shimano M5100 Deore, 170 mm
  • Cassette SunRace CSMS2; 11-46
  • Chain KMC X10
  • Brake Set Shimano; MT410
  • Brake Rotors 180/180
  • Rims WTB STi30 TCS 2.0, 32H
  • Front Hub Nukeproof Neutron V2, 15 x 110 mm
  • Rear Hub Nukeproof Neutron V2, 12 x 148 mm
  • Tires Front Schwalbe Magic Mary, Snakeskin, TL Easy, Addix Soft
  • Tires Rear Schwalbe Nobby Nic, DD, Raceguard, TL Easy, Addix
  • Saddle Nukeproof Neutron
  • Seat Post Nukeproof Neutron, 450 mm
  • Stem Nukeproof Neutron AM, 45 mm
  • Handle Bar Nukeproof Neutron V2 25 mm Rise, M: 780 mm, L: 800 mm, XL: 800 mm, XXL: 800 mm
  • Handle Bar Width 800
  • Head Set Nukeproof Warhead, 44-56 IITS

Expirience with the Nukeproof Scout 290 Race

Nukeproof Scout 290 Race Review With the Scout 290 Race , the Brits deliver unfiltered riding fun in demanding terrain. You have no idea if you prefer high speed stability or playful handling? Then you can´t go wrong with the Nukeproof Hardtail. It´s handling is pleasantly balanced. At the seating position, Nukeproof combines the best of two worlds: It´s balanced character is a good mix of sporty efficiency and a comfortable upright postiion. If you want to hunt Strava-KOMs uphill, the Nukeproof is probably not the right bike for you. But the Nukeproof Hardtail still has an ace up its sleeve: compared to their direct competitors, Nukeproof installed higher-quality wheels.

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