The Scout takes you back to minimal fuss, raw mountain biking. It will sharpen your skills, forcing you to read the trail ahead, seeking out the best lines to stay smooth and carry speed. Whether it’s embracing your spirit of adventure or attacking the trail, the Scout 290 is designed as a do-it-all hardtail.
Versatility is the name of the game and Its low bottom bracket, slack head angle and stiff frame allow you to tackle anything that you come across; explore endless singletrack, session the pump track or rail berms and hit jumps in the bike park. In the right hands, the Scout 290 is robust and versatile enough to provide comfort for longer XC rides, yet supple and confidence inspiring enough to tackle steep, rough and technical Enduro trails with ease.
Whichever wheel size you choose, Nukeproof guarantee you will enjoy every second of your ride, so get out and explore nature's playground
Updated with longer geometry to accommodate even the tallest of riders, Nukeproof's engineers took the opportunity to soften the ride with a profile seat stay assembly offering more compliance without compromising the torsional stiffness of the frame under pedalling.
Paired with the new ‘Boost 148’ rear axle spacing, helping build a stronger, stiffer wheel, the acceleration of the new Scout 290 Sport has been notably improved as well as allowing additional tyre clearance for up to 2.5” tyres on 29” wheels. (Note: Can be fitted with up to 2.8” tyres on 27.5+” wheels).
GEOMETRY & SIZING
| MEDIUM | LARGE | X-LARGE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (A) REACH | 425 441 (SAGGED) |
450 466 (SAGGED) |
475 490.5 (SAGGED) |
| (B) STACK | 639 628 (SAGGED) |
643 632 (SAGGED) |
643 631 (SAGGED) |
| (C) EFFECTIVE TOP TUBE LENGTH | 620 615 (SAGGED) |
646 641 (SAGGED) |
671 666 (SAGGED) |
| (D) SEATTUBE LENGTH | 420 | 460 | 510 |
| (E) EFFECTIVE SEATTUBE ANGLE | 73° 74.5° (SAGGED) |
73° 74.5° (SAGGED) |
73° 74.5° (SAGGED) |
| (F) SEATTUBE ANGLE (ACTUAL) | 71.3 | 71.3 | 71.3 |
| (G) SADDLE HEIGHT AT SADDLE OFFSET | 700 | 750 | 800 |
| (H) SADDLE OFFSET AT SADDLE HEIGHT | 224.43 | 240.46 | 256.49 |
| (I) HEADTUBE LENGTH | 105 | 110 | 110 |
| (J) HEADTUBE ANGLE | 65° 66.5° (SAGGED) |
65° 66.5° (SAGGED) |
65° 66.5° (SAGGED) |
| (K) CHAINSTAY LENGTH | 440 | 440 | 440 |
| (L) FRONT CENTRE | 774 | 771 | 796 |
| (M) WHEELBASE | 1175 1162 (SAGGED) |
1202 1189 (SAGGED) |
1227 1214 (SAGGED) |
| (N) BOTTOM BRACKET DROP | -70 -80 (SAGGED) |
-70 -80 (SAGGED) |
-70 -80 (SAGGED) |
| (O) BOTTOM BRACKET HEIGHT | 300 290 (SAGGED) |
300 290 (SAGGED) |
300 290 (SAGGED) |
| (P) STAND OVER HEIGHT | 714 | 698 | 741 |
| (Q) FORK TRAVEL | 130 140 (PRO) |
130 140 (PRO) |
130 140 (PRO) |
| (R) TRAIL | 124.11 | 124.11 | 124.11 |
| (S) FORK OFFSET | 46 | 46 | 46 |
| (T) AXLE TO CROWN | 542 509.5 (SAGGED) |
542 509.5 (SAGGED) |
542 509.5 (SAGGED) |
| (U) MAXIMUM SEATPOST INSERT | 270 | 310 | 360 |
*All dimensions in mm unless otherwise stated
*SAGGED = Measured at 25% with 140mm Fork
RECOMMENDED SIZING
| Material | Hydroformed 6061 Triple-Butted Aluminium |
|---|---|
| Fork Travel | 130mm (140mm PRO) |
| Axle to Crown | 542mm |
| Fork Offset | 46mm |
| Wheels Size | 29" |
| Max Tyre Size | 2.6" |
| Sizing | M/L/XL |
| Headtube | 44-56mm Tapered Semi-Integrated |
| Headset | ZS44-28.6 - T2 / ZS56/40 - B8 |
| Seatpost | 31.6mm (Internal Routing for Dropper Seatpost) |
| Seat Clamp | 34.9mm |
| BB | Threaded 73mm BSA |
| Rear Hub | Boost 148x12mm |
| Rear Axle | M12*1.75 Thread x174mm (Thread Length 20mm) |
| Chain Guide | ISCG05 |
| Brake Mount | 160mm Direct Post |
| Protection | Kevlar Chainstay Protector |