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Nukeproof Scout 2021

Press release from Nukeproof for the New Nukeproof Scout 2021:

Fashion’s and trends come and go, often going full circle, returning under the guise of “retro” or “vintage”. The hardtail mountain bike never really went “out of fashion”, just skulked into the shadows, until the time was right to re-emerge.  

 

For many (not all), the hardtail fell victim to rapid evolution of our young hobby/ sport/ life and was cast aside to make way for full suspension magic carpet rocket ships, bikes that allowed riders to shred harder, faster and give you a little life vest when seas got a little rough. The hardtail was almost just painted with the “good entry point bike” brush. Whilst this is still true in some regards and we love a good full suspension bike, there has been a resurgence in recent years of a new breed of hardtail is amazing to witness. Their simple clean lines have been seducing riders with their charms as well as the promise of a return to minimal, raw, no fuss riding with extra-large side helping of wildness. To attract these riders a select few hardtail’s underwent a mini makeover. Beefing up in all the right places, picking exotic top shelf components and gorging on the same “long, low & slack” geometry diet and that their full suspension brethren’s have been enjoying.   

The result of this remodelling is that this evolution of hardtails is much more usable and have a much wider bandwidth to operate within. They excel at everything from an everything from XC hacks, laps of the trails to shredding technical enduro/ downhill runs, this new generation are a versatile and capable lot. The Nukeproof Scout has long been part of this new romantic cohort of frames, since its origins in 2014, the Scout has been building a dedicated following made up from devoted Hardtail shredder, N+1 winter bikers through to riders just curious about Scoutin’ About.

For 2021 the Nukeproof Scout returns with its proven Hydroformed 6061 Triple-Butted Aluminium frame. Featuring a 65º head angle (66.6º when sagged), 1191mm (Large Scout 275) wheelbase and 435mm chainstays making the Scout a little corner ripping punk, excelling when pointed down trail or sending of a lip. All bikes come fitted with “trail appropriate” tyres and there is plenty of clearance for the wet dust out back (2.6” in 275 and 2.5” width in 290).

Nukeproof Scout 2021
Scout 290 Scout 275
Frame Size Medium Large X-Large Small Medium Large X-Large
A Reach 425
441 (SAGGED)
450
466 (SAGGED)
475
490.5 (SAGGED)
400
417 (SAGGED)
425
442 (SAGGED)
450
466.5 (SAGGED)
475
491 (SAGGED)
B Stack 639
628 (SAGGED)
643
632 (SAGGED)
643
631 (SAGGED)
608
596 (SAGGED)
608
596 (SAGGED)
613
600 (SAGGED)
613
600 (SAGGED)
C  Effective Top Tube Length 620
615 (SAGGED)
646
641 (SAGGED)
671
666 (SAGGED)
586
581 (SAGGED)
611
606 (SAGGED)
637
632 (SAGGED)
662
657 (SAGGED)
D Seattube Length 420 460 510 380 420 460 510
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 73°
74.6° (SAGGED)
73°
74.6° (SAGGED)
73°
74.6° (SAGGED)
73°
74.6° (SAGGED)
G Saddle Height at Saddle Offset
H Saddle Offset at Saddle Height
I Headtube Length 105 110 110 105 105 110 110
J Headtube Angle 65°
66.5° (SAGGED)
65°
66.5° (SAGGED)
65°
66.5° (SAGGED)
65°
66.6° (SAGGED)
65°
66.6° (SAGGED)
65°
66.6° (SAGGED)
65°
66.6° (SAGGED)
K Chainstay Length 440 440 440 435 435 435 435
L Front Centre 774 771 796 709 774 761
M Wheelbase 1175
1162 (SAGGED)
1202
1189 (SAGGED)
1227
1214 (SAGGED)
1139
1125 (SAGGED)
1164
1150 (SAGGED)
1191
1177 (SAGGED)
1216
1202 (SAGGED)
N Bottom Bracket Drop -70
-80 (SAGGED)
-70
-80 (SAGGED)
-70
-80 (SAGGED)
-50
-62 (SAGGED)
-50
-62 (SAGGED)
-50
-62 (SAGGED)
-50
-62 (SAGGED)
O Bottom Bracket Height 300
290 (SAGGED)
300
290 (SAGGED)
300
290 (SAGGED)
310
298 (SAGGED)
310
298 (SAGGED)
310
298 (SAGGED)
310
298 (SAGGED)
P Stand Over Height 720 760 810 690 710 720 770
Q Fork Travel 130
140 (PRO)
130
140 (PRO)
130
140 (PRO)
140
150 (PRO)
140
150 (PRO)
140
150 (PRO)
140
150 (PRO)
R Trail
S Fork Offset 46 46 46 42 42 42 42
T Axle to Crown 542
509.5 (SAGGED)
542
509.5 (SAGGED)
542
509.5 (SAGGED)
529
494 (SAGGED)
529
494 (SAGGED)
529
494 (SAGGED)
529
494 (SAGGED)
U Maximum Seatpost Insert 270 310 360 TBC TBC TBC TBC
*All dimensions in mm unless otherwise stated
*SAGGED = Measured at 25% with 130mm Fork

The 2021 Scout brings models featuring the latest components, fresh colours and a whole lot more stock! Available in 3 complete build specifications and frame only in both 27.5” & 29” wheel options (No, it’s not the same frame). To meet the demands of riders looking for a seriously capable hardtail, we are proud to introduce the new “PRO” model. 

 

Scout 275 & 290 Pro:

The Scout Pro means business with an “over-forked” (+10mm) Rockshox Lyrik Charger RC up front. Out back, Shimano’s 12 speed 10-51t SLX drivetrain allows you to winch up the steepest inclines whilst the 4 pot SLX ensure there is plenty of stopping power to hand. All models of Scout come tubeless ready, with the Pro rolling on DT Swiss 1900 wheels, wrapped in Maxxis tyres (Assegai up front and Dissector out back). Cockpit and controls are our premium Horizon range (wide bars, short stem and comfy saddle) topped with some quality Sam Hill Signature Grips. In a return to the old school, the Pro is finished in a stunning Brushed Raw aluminium.  

  • Frame Finish: Brushed ‘n Raw with Black decals
  • Fork: RockShox Lyrik Select Charger RC 150mm, 46mm Offset, BOOST, Debonair
  • Wheelset: DT Swiss M1900 SPLINE
  • Tyres: Front: Maxxis Assegai, Maxx Terra, EXO, TR/ Rear: Maxxis Dissector Maxx Terra EXO+, TR,
  • Crankset: Shimano SLX M7100 12-Speed
  • Brakes: Shimano SLX M7120, 4 Pot Brake, Resin Pads with Fins
  • Handlebars: Nukeproof Horizon V2 25mm Rise, Width – S780mm, M780mm, L800mm, XL800mm)
  • Stem: Nukeproof Horizon, 50mm, Black
  • Saddle: Nukeproof Horizon SL, Black/Grey
  • Seatpost: Brand X Ascend internal w Shimano SL-MT500-IL Remote lever, S:125mm drop; M:150mm drop; L/XL:170mm drop
  • Headset: Nukeproof, 44-56 IITS
  • Grips: Nukeproof Sam Hill Signature
  • SRP: £2100 (GBP)

Scout 275 & 290 Comp:

The Comp model see’s the introduction of the latest Shimano Deore 12 speed drive train and the awesome Marzocchi Bomber Z2.

  • Frame Finish: Concrete car park grey
  • Fork: Marzocchi Bomber Z2, 130mm, 44mm Offset, BOOST, RAIL Damper
  • Wheelset: Sun RIngle Duroc 35 Comp
  • Tyres: Front: Maxxis Assegai WT, Maxx Terra, EXO // TR/ Rear: Maxxis Dissector WT, Maxx Terra EXO+, TR (2.5” 290/ 2.6” 275)
  • Crankset: Shimano Deore M6100 12 Speed
  • Brakes: Shimano Deore M6120 4 pot brake
  • Handlebars: Nukeproof Neutron V2 25mm Rise, Width – M780mm, L800mm, XL800mm)
  • Stem: Nukeproof Neutron AM, 45mm, black
  • Saddle: Nukeproof Neutron, Black
  • Seatpost: Brand X Ascend internal, 31.6mm, M:150mm drop; L/XL: 170mm Drop
  • Headset: Nukeproof Warhead, 44-56 IITS
  • Grips: Nukeproof Sam Hill Signature
  • SRP £1550 (GBP)

Scout 275 & 290 Race:

 Whilst the Race model has always been our entry point to adult bikes, it still features a bulletproof spec in all the areas you need on a hardtail. This includes the brand-new Shimano 10spd Deore drivetrain, a plush Rockshox Recon RL fork, our latest bombproof tubeless ready Nukeproof Neutron V2 hubs paired with some quality WTB rims and the same Maxxis Maxx Terra, EXO, TR Assegai and Dissector tyres as the rest of the range

  • Frame Finish: Blue on blue
  • Fork: RockShox Recon RL 140mm, 46mm Offset, Solo air, Gloss Black,
  • Wheelset: Nukeproof Neutron V2 Hub built onto a 27.5” WTB STi30 TCS
  • Tyres: Front: Maxxis Assegai Maxx Terra, EXO, TR / Rear: Maxxis Dissector, Maxx Terra EXO+, TR,
  • Drivetrain: Shimano M5100 Deore 10 Speed
  • Brakes: Shimano MT4100
  • Handlebars: Nukeproof Neutron V2 25mm Rise, (Width – S780mm, M780mm, L800mm, XL800mm)
  • Stem: Nukeproof Neutron AM, 45mm, black
  • Saddle: Nukeproof Neutron, Black
  • Seatpost: Nukeproof Neutron, Black, 31.6mm, 400mm
  • Headset: Nukeproof Warhead, 44-56 IITS
  • Grips: Nukeproof Sam Hill Signature
  • SRP: £1100 (GBP)

For those that like the “built not bought” philosophy we offer 27.5” and 29” frame only options, SRP: £400 (GBP). All Nukeproof Scout frames will come with a 5-year warranty* (*Please see terms and conditions on Nukeproof.com/warranty).

Lastly, to cope with the demand we’ve got more stock for 2021! We’ve tried (and failed) like many to keep up with the recent demand for bikes, especially hardtails, thank you to all our customers & dealers for their support and patience the whole Nukeproof team appreciate it. We expect bikes to be in our dealers from September 14th 2020. All Scout models are available to pre-order in authorised Nukeproof retailers now, with a full list of specifications will be on Nukeproof.com.

P.S. Due to demand from customers we have released this information a little earlier than planned, more images will follow (as well as a new Video: Scoutin’ About: Three up – hope it will be better sequel than the Godfather 3 was!), for now if you want to enjoy the Scout in all it’s glory you can check out:

Scoutin’ About

Scoutin’ About: part Deux 

What do you think of the 2021 Nukeproof Scout? Let us know below.

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