Nukeproof Scout - Ride review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.ค. 2024
- I put the @NukeProofBikes1 Scout 290 comp through its paces on some fine Welsh Rocky single track at the Gwydir forest.
This is my first full length review edit and I have clocked about 10 hours (3 rides) on the Scout so far and wanted to get this out there so any potential buyers can rake advantage of the amazing pricing on these as of Nov 2023.
The comp version I bought was just £999 at wiggle/Chain reaction and form ticks all the "must have” spec boxes - Tubless ready, dropper post and 1 x 12 drivetrain. Im 5’9 and a bit, 30” legs and long (ish) in the arm and bought the the size large - It s a great fit though I would prefer at 35mmm stem (stock 42.5mm).
The entry level “Race” spec is an unbelievable £699 and the top tier “RS” with Rockshox Lyrik and GX eagle is currently just £1599 - while stock last.
I tried to cover all you might wish to know over the course of the video and I hope it's useful - Enjoy!
Please check out my other edit filmed at the same time with our take on the epic Gwydir Mawr red graded trail at Llanrwst. Edit here:
• Gwydir Forest - The We...
0:00 intro
0:40 Basic spec rundown - Nukeproof Scout 290 comp
02:01 full disclosure - my reviewing credentials (or lack of)
02:40 Climbing efficiency
03:16 spec breakdown and price levels
04:28 Nukeproof Scout 290 Race and RS comparison
05:02 1st Descent
07:50 Would I change any of the spec?
11:30 more climbing thoughts
11:40 Frame stiffness - trail feedback
12:02 cornering ability
13:00 Loving swoopy single track
13:18 Would I choose to ride this instead of my Nomad?
13:48 Long final Descent and summary
17:24 Car Park round up
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The problem with bike testers is (a) they do NOT want to upset the bike manufacturer, or they will no longer get a bike to test! (b) they usually get the highest spec bike that no one can afford 😊 i bought a bike once on the back of a review from a mtb magazine; won’t make that mistake again.
Cheers Dylan. This is my bike and I wouldn’t normally share an opinion until I’ve had time to let any issues come to the surface. In this instance as it’s an uncomplicated bike and a great spec for the money at sale prices so I’m comfortable sharing my opinion while it presented such a bargain.
@@MindfulTrailBiker sorry....that wasn't a dig at you!! More towards those that get bikes from manufacturers to review; they therefore can't slate them or they won't get any more. 👍
@dylanwynroberts I didn’t take it that way at all pal 👍
I just got the same one but the 27.5 model on chain reaction for £949, it’s a beautiful bit of kit for the money to! And honestly it’s such a nice ride!!
Thanks for watching and commenting.
Bloody marvellous bike! Enjoy it!
I got this one for $1100 US and I absolutely love it as my only bike for now. I might get a Reactor or a Mega later on, but for now the Scout just rips.
Such a sorted bike, Im honestly having so much fun in it that it makes me want to take it out over my Nomad on many ride, Enjoy it and thanks for tuning in and commenting! Whereabouts are you based?
@@MindfulTrailBiker for sure! I really liked your video. I’m in the Washington DC/Maryland area. Great trails over here.
@@IWASRANSOMED that’s awesome, really stoked you enjoyed the edit! I would to tide in the states sometime, I hope we get chance one day! We have family in Virginia so it’s not impossible! Ride safe dude!
@IWASRANSOMED also in the Maryland/ DC area. I love my Scout, big Nukeproof fan. Have a Digger and picked up a Reactor this past Nov.
I looked at this but it was out of stock when I went back. Plumped for a Ragly Bigwig steel hard tail instead which was a similar deal, looking forward to getting out it
I rushed the edit and the review as it looked like stock was getting low.
The ragley will be an awesome bike!! Love the thin tubes on the steel hardtails!
I got a 27.5 for £999 in XL. It went as low as £949. However its back up in price again now.
Yeah they seem to have crept back up but not full price. Seem to have the larger sizes still in the scout and there’s some ragleys and vitus at good money.💰
Curious about your fork’s rebound settings for this ride. Planning on riding something similar in the not too distant future. Any insight will be much appreciated.
Hmmm.. good question. I’ll have to check that for you over the weekend. It’s the first marzochi I have owned. I tend to run fairly fast (open) rebound.
So I adjusted the fork rebound two clicks faster from the middle. Behaved really well on rocky and technical descents, as well as the smoother single track with multiple rock gardens. Love the bike even more now!
@@IWASRANSOMED that’s great! Yes I checked mine and I’m 4 clocks from fully open - so defo on the fast side. 👍
@@IWASRANSOMED just managed to check my fork and it’s 4 clicks from fully open (fast)
Hi,How are you getting on with the Scout? Looking to get one 👍👍
It’s a great bike, can’t recommend it enough!
@@MindfulTrailBiker Cheers for the comment,much appreciated 👍👍
That’s a lot of bike for little money!
Plenty bargains out there and hardtails are a hoot!
Its got 140mm and 2.6 tyres 😂
@trtek23 Definitely 130mm on this model confirmed by my own measurement and the nukeproof website. The Race spec has a 140mm Rockshox, the elite has a 140mm fox 34 and the RS has a 150mm Pike. I measure when it arrived as I kinda hoped the 130mm was an error in the listing and I would get a 140mm fork. I can assure you it’s not on 2.6 tyres. Thanks for watching!
i've just picked up the 275 model and that has 2.6 and 140mm, 29er has shorter travel and narrower tyres.
@budycelyn makes sense! Cheers for commenting 👍
@@MindfulTrailBiker the 275 has 2.6 and 140mm, I literally own one 🤣
@trek23 my review is for the 29 model
I’am 6”3 would xxl be ok for me? No xl at chain reactions at the moment
Hey man. According to the size chart I should be on a medium but the large is spot on. The reach figure on the large is shorter than my full suspension so defo better to go up a size by modern geo standards.
Your height says Xl but again your close to the Xxl on the chart so i would go for it pal - great bike! 👍
@@MindfulTrailBiker cheers pal. Going to order xxl!
@lubo9094 pleasure, enjoy it!
@@MindfulTrailBiker£599 at the moment at chainreactions absolute steal
@lubo9094 wow! That’s incredible what a steal