Nukeproof Scout 290 Elite Review

Nukeproof Scout 290 Elite Review

Nukeproof Scout 290 Elite Review

Price: 2789 €
category: Trailbike
Frame Material: Aluminium
Weight: 13,5 kg
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 130 mm
Model Year: 2024 (carry over model from 2023)
  • Classic from England
  • top bike in this price range
  • strong in the descents
  • higher quality gears than the other bikes in this price range
  • uphill a bit sluggish
fun to ride in
easy terrain extreme terrain
seating position
upright efficient
handling
playful easy calm
framesize runs
small big

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Expirience with the Nukeproof Scout 290 Elite

Nukeproof Scout 290 Elite Review
Ludwig Döhl
With the Scout 290 Elite , the Brits deliver unfiltered riding fun in demanding terrain. The trend towards more high speed stability geometries stops with Nukeproof. Good! Because with this balanced handling model, you are equipped for all situations on the trail. Anyone who has no special preferences for the seating position can´t go wrong with the Nukeproof. Because the saddle takes the balanced approach. If you want to hunt Strava-KOMs uphill, the Nukeproof Hardtail is probably not the right bike for you. Finally, here is another killer argument: in price range on moderate to demanding trails, the Trailbike von Nukeproof is one of the best models in the on moderate to demanding trails category.

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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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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-
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73
73
73
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Head Tube Length
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-
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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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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 Fox; 36 Float Rhythm, 44 mm Offset, BOOST, Grip Damper
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Gearrange 510%
  • Drivetrain 1x12
  • Gear Lever Shimano SLX M7100-IR, Rapidfire Plus, I-Spec EV
  • Rear Derailleur Shimano; SLX
  • Crank Shimano SLX M7100, 170 mm
  • Cassette Shimano SLX M7100; 10-51
  • Chain Shimano SLX M7100
  • Brake Set Shimano; SLX M7120
  • Brake Rotors 203/180
  • Wheel Set DT Swiss M1900 Spline, 15 x 110 mm / 12 x 148 mm
  • Rims DT Swiss M1900 Spline, 15 x 110 mm / 12 x 148 mm
  • Tires Front Schwalbe Magic Mary, Snakeskin, TL Easy, Addix Soft
  • Tires Rear Schwalbe Nobby Nic, DD, RaceGuard, Addix
  • Saddle Nukeproof
  • Seat Post Brand X Ascend, M: 150 mm; L: 170 mm; XL/XXL: 200 mm
  • Stem Nukeproof Horizon, 45 mm
  • Handle Bar Nukeproof Horizon 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

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About the author

Ludwig

Ludwig

... has spent more than 100,000 kilometers in the saddle of over 1000 different mountain bikes. The essence of many hours on the trail: Mountain bikes are awesome when they match your personal preferences! With this realization, he founded bike-test.com to assist cyclists in finding their very own dream bike.