Nukeproof Scout 290 Elite

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The Nukeproof Scout 290 Elite is a mountain bike with a custom triple-butted hydro-formed alloy frame, FOX 36 Float Rhythm fork with a 140mm travel, and Shimano SLX M7120 4-pot brakes. It features a Shimano SLX M7100 12-speed rear derailleur and shifter, Nukeproof Horizon V2 25mm rise handlebar, and DT Swiss M1900 Spline wheels. The Schwalbe Magic Mary and Nobby Nic tires provide excellent traction. It has received top reviews from bike magazines and is engineered by gb_engineering.

Highlights

Good Groupset components
Top brakes
Top suspension components
Top reviews from the bike magazines
gb_engineering

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SRP2499 £

CategoryHardtail

Travel Front140 mm

Wheels29 Aluminum

Frame MaterialAluminum

GroupsetShimano SLX

ForkFox 36

BrakesShimano SLX

Reviews

Sean Leicht

The Nukeproof Scout 290 is an aggressive all-mountain hardtail that offers a nice blend of downhill handling and a comfortable climbing position.

Pros

Comfortable climbing position
Build quality
Details well covered
Descending composure

Cons

Not the most playful
BB slightly low for tech

Mai 2022

Full Review

Alan Muldoon

Nukeproof's latest Scout is prepared for anything, but never gets tied in knots, even on the twistiest trails.

Pros

Stellar specification. Compliant ride.

Cons

Care needed with sizing. Tall seat tube. Only three frame sizes.

Februar 2024

Full Review

Nukeproof

New controls optimised for smaller paws and digits.

September 2020

Full Review

Zach Overholt

Hardtails are dead. Long live the hardtail! If you fall into that later camp, you’re probably excited to watch as hardtails have evolved into highly capable fun machines – not just XC weapons of pain and suffering. The Nukeproof Scout was already a proven...

September 2020

Full Review

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Specifications

Frame

Custom triple butted hydro-formed Alloy

Frame Sizes

S, M, L, XL, XXL

Frame Colors

Nukeproof Factory Yellow

Suspension

Fork

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

Rear Shock

N/A

Cockpit

Stem

Nukeproof Horizon, 45mm, black

Handlebars

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

Tape/Grips

Nukeproof Sam Hill Signature

Saddle

Nukeproof, Black

Drivetrain

Rear Derailleur

Shimano SLX M7100, SGS 12-Speed, Shadow Plus

Shift Levers

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

Crankset

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

Chainrings

Brakes

Front Brake

Shimano SLX M7120 4 pot brake, Metal Pads

Shift Levers

Wheels

Front Rim

DT Swiss, M1900 Spline, 15x110mm, 6 bolt, 28H

Rear Rim

Front Tyre

DT Swiss, M1900 Spline, 15x110mm, 6 bolt, 28H

Geometry Nukeproof Scout 290 Elite

Size	MD	LG	XL	XXL
Seat Tube Length (mm)	410	440	460	480
Seat Tube Angle	74	74	74	74
Head Tube Length (mm)	100	110	120	130
Head Tube Angle	64.5	64.5	64.5	64.5
Top Tube Length (mm)	617.7	638	658	678
Chainstay Length (mm)	426	428	431	433
Wheelbase (mm)	1180	1204	1229	1253
Standover (mm)	684.97	700.63	704.84	708.84
Stack (mm)	635.2	644.2	653.3	662.3
Reach (mm)	433.8	451.3	468.7	486.1
BB Offset (mm)	-70	-70	-70	-70
Trail (mm)	132.33	132.33	132.33	132.33
Fork Rake Offset (mm)	42	42	42	42