Nukeproof Scout 290 Elite Alloy Mountain Bike (SLX12)

The Scout 290 Elite features Nukeproof's custom-butted hydro-formed alloy frame that rolls upon 29"" (29er) wheels wrapped in high-grip Tubeless Ready Magic Mary and Nobby Nic tyres from Schwalbe. It is also equipped with Fox 36 Float Rhythm suspension forks and a Shimano SLX M7100 12-Speed groupset with a wide-ranging 10-51T cassette and hydraulic disc brakes. Capable, dependable and stylish, the Scout 290 Elite is ideal for forest trails, epic long-distance all-mountain rides and off-piste back-country sessions.

The Hardtail: Often mooted as the perfect style bike to master your first pedal strokes into the world of mountain biking or the best way to develop your bike handling skills. Mastering a hardtail will sharpen your skills from perfecting your balance point on the bike through to being creative with the trail ahead reading natural features to generate speed. One thing is for sure though; you shouldn’t underestimate what this hardtail is truly capable of.

The all-new Scout is a graduate of the school of gravity. Its geometry is on the “aggressive” side of the coin, designed to attack the trail ahead. The new pedalling position, developed using Nukeproof’s Saddle Offset theory, will propel you efficiently up the trail-ready for the gnarliest descent you can handle. The new geometry adds to the all-around capability of the Scout. Improved riding position and sizing combined with a low bottom bracket enhances your control in the corners. The Scout is a versatile frame that is ready to scout out endless singletrack, session technical enduro trails or just hoon around like you’re auditioning for the latest “Scoutin’ About” video epic.

The Nukeproof Scout is the embodiment of the Nukeproof attitude. When riding a Scout, you become part of something special and every ride of this hardcore hardtail rewards every last drop of your skill and commitment. You are inducted into something a little bit special too, that subtle nod of appreciation from other Scout owners that you too know what a special frame this is, through to the support and community that has grown around Scout ownership.

The New Scout, welcome to the world of Scoutin’ About, it really is an attitude.

The 3rd generation of the Scout has been tweaked to be the finest vintage of Scout.

Key Upgrades Include:

All-New Frame: The frame itself has matured slightly. Subtle touches such as moulded protection through to new UDH (universal derailleur hanger) dropouts to name but a few of the upgrades
“Tweaked” Geometry: Nukeproof loved the way the V2 Scout rode, but a few subtle updates to areas such as the seat tube and head tube angles make this latest version even better
Improved Sizing: The new Scout offers size specific chainstays as well as improved spacing of sizes to match the rest of the Nukeproof range
Sizing: Scout comes from Small to XL in 275 and Medium to XXL in the 290 version, updated geometry to give the V3 Scout more efficiency to the trails and more attitude on the trails
The all-new Nukeproof Scout builds on the cult-like “Scoutin’ About” attitude of the hardtail. Buying a Scout means not only do you get the raddest hardtail on the market, join one of the best communities of bikers

Features:

Frame: Nukeproof Scout 290, custom triple butted hydro-formed Alloy, internal cable routing for dropper seat posts, ISCG 05 mount, threaded 73mm BB, Boost 148mm rear axle spacing, includes 3D Contoured Rubber Frame Protection for Down Tube, Seat Stay and Chain Stay
Fork: Fox 36 Float Rhythm, 140mm, 44mm Offset, BOOST, Grip Damper, Black
Front Wheel: DT Swiss, M1900 Spline, 15x110mm, 6 bolt, 28H
Rear Wheel: DT Swiss M1900 Spline, 148x12mm, Shimano Microspline, 6 bolt, 28H
Tyres: Front: Schwalbe Magic Mary, SnakeSkin, TL Easy, Addix Soft, 29x2.35"; Rear: Schwalbe Nobby Nic, DD, RaceGuard, Addix, 29x2.35"
Crankset: Shimano SLX M7100 12 Speed Crank, 170mm, 30T, 52mm Chainline
Shifter: Shimano SLX M7100-IR, 12-speed Rapidfire Plus, I-Spec EV
Rear Derailleur: Shimano SLX M7100, SGS 12-Speed, Shadow Plus
Chain: Shimano SLX M7100 12-Speed
Cassette: Shimano SLX M7100 12-Speed (HYPERGLIDE+), 10-51T
Brakes: Shimano SLX M7120 4 pot brake, Metal Pads
Front Rotor: Shimano SM-RT66, 203mm
Rear Rotor: Shimano SM-RT66, 180mm
Handlebars: Nukeproof Horizon V2 25mm Rise, Width - M780mm, L800mm, XL800mm, XXL800mm
Stem: Nukeproof Horizon, 45mm, Black
Saddle: Nukeproof, Black
Seatpost: Brand X Ascend internal, 31.6mm, M:150mm drop; L:170mm drop; XL/XXL:200mm drop
Headset: Nukeproof Warhead, 44-56 IITS
Grips: Nukeproof Sam Hill Signature
Weight: TBC

Specification:

Material: Hydroformed 6061 Triple-Butted Aluminium
Fork Travel: 140mm
Axle to Crown: 547mm
Fork Offset: 42mm
Wheels Size: 29"
Max Tyre Size: 2.6"
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: SRAM UDH Maxle Stealth M12x1.0 180mm (Thread Length 13mm)
Chain Guide: ISCG05
Brake Mount: 180mm Post Mount
Max Chainring: 34T (32T Oval)
Protection: 3D Contoured Rubber Frame Protection for DT/SS/CS

Built, Tuned and Ready to Ride

Rest assured that each bike is fully built and tuned by Wiggle's team of qualified bike mechanics to ensure your bike arrives in perfect condition. We supply all bikes with a set of plastic pedals, a pedal wrench and a multi-tool kit. Find out which size fits you by clicking the size chart tab.

Please Note: Due to ongoing issues in the global bike supply chain, manufacturers may substitute certain component items due to availability. In this situation, they will be replaced with the same quality or better performing parts.