Your negatives are actually a positive to me. The added challenge on climbs and tech make otherwise boring section a bit more fun. In my opinion thats whats scoutin about is all about 🤙
I put 29" wheels and a 29er fork on my scout 275. This raised the super low bottom bracket to a much more manageable height, made the bike a better climber, and much faster overall.
Did you put a 29 in the rear as well? I'm currently doing a scout build and picked up a 275 frame for 300 and a dvo sapphire 29er fork for 250, and have all but decided to just mullet it
@@justinlascala2288 damn really? Hm might have to have a look at that, do you have any socials or anything where you can send me a pic of it? Pinkbike, Instagram etc
It wont climb as well since slacker head tube / more fork travel / shorter stem equals lighter front end popping up. That’s why 90s mtb were great for climbing and harder on your back and riding downhill since they were the opposite of what I mentioned about the Scout.
I owned the scout 275 and currently own the 290. The 29er has better climbing traction and more stability at speed and in rocky sections. At 6’ the 275 felt too small for me as well.
@@njo9966 I had the XL 275. At 6' 3", that felt a bit too small for me. You are definitely at an in-between height... but I would recommend sizing up. If a bike feels slightly too big, you can always go with a shorter stem and more sweep to your bars. In my opinion it's more difficult to get a small bike to feel larger, and it's easier to make a large bike feel smaller. This only works for one size up... so Large to XLARGE for example. Generally, you can't make an XL bike feel like a Medium.
I have the 2022 scout v3 275 in large, believe they are a little longer than the v2. I’m 5ft 11 with a 35mm stem and it fits like a glove. Perfect do it all hardtail imo.
@@craigw7136 cool! Yeah I’ve seen the geometry numbers of the V3’s. They’re very close to the numbers I like in a hardtail (reach and wheelbase are longer now). Like I said in the video, I think a new Scout 290 might be in my future 🤠
I purchased this before Nukeproof closed 😵they're closing really bummed me out. But there are plenty of other sick hardtails out there! Plenty of handmade frames from North America and the UK 🤠 I've got more hardtail videos coming out before the end of the year!
Thanks for this. @ 6’2” 275 or 290 has been my dilemma regards purchasing the Scout. 290 wins but a similar vid on the 290 would be greatly appreciated. 🙏🏼
You bet! I do have a 29" hardtail now, but it's not a 290... stay tuned for a new video on that soon! I think a 290 is in my future though. Thanks for watching 🤠
Thanks for showing that. Yes, hardtails are not good in general for extremely rooty and rocky trails, which is unfortunately all there is in Georgia. You won't get any smoothness here. Hardtails are basically unusable.
You bet! I would argue that it depends on the hardtail. 27.5" does not roll over rocks and roots easily, especially a stiff hardtail like the Scout 27.5. The 29" knocks the edge of impacts significantly, especially a steel hardtail (hint to my new hardtail right there). With that said, if you're looking for the smoothest ride possible, hardtails are not the way to go. But if you're looking for the most direct power transfer - and if you ride mainly smooth trails - hardtails are your best bet 🤠 hardtails feel fantastic on jumps too!
@joebikes that's cool! Yeah, I definitely want to get into jumping. It would have to be a 29er for sure then because the stuff in Georgia is rooty and rocky, but I also need power transfer for climbs. I looked at your newer videos and I don't think I caught the name of your bike. Can you link the video of your new bike here?
This type of bike you want an upsize. Im very much between L and XL and i had L with 50mm stem. I cracked the frake within 18 months. Bike was ok on slow trails but dh and becoming unstable. I got frame refunded with chain reaction and got XL. Now i run 35mm stem with saddle 5mm forward. Completely different bike. Its like a tank. It plowes through EVERYTHING. Ir wants to go go go and go faster and faster. I was thinking of selling ir as i also owe banshee paradox v3 and i didn't sell it. Im keeping my scout. Absolute beast. Its a hardcore hardtail and you should get upsize and then havr a blast. I don't know your height but why 27.5 ? This bike is ment to go and 27.5 wheels arent made to go 🤷🏻♂️
Agreed, it is always best to upsize. In my case I was already on the largest frame size (XL) so I couldn't upsize. I had a50mm stem, so I didn't want anything longer than that (steering feels slow and sluggish with longer stems). I went with a 27.5 because I found a great deal on a used frame. It was a good experience for sure to know what works for me... I found that 27.5 just isn't the way to go for most trails (for me... a 6ft 3in dude). With that said, 27.5 is better at jumping, but only by a little bit. 29 is so much faster on everything, and still great on jumps. For tall people, 29 is the way to go. I will say, Nukeproof does have an XXL frame option now which is probably what I would go for personally 👍
I'm 186cm and all mountain bikes I owned by now, feel long to me! I even went 1 frame size down,and I still feel... stretched 😅 I don't ride steep angled bikes, just plain old XC geometry bikes! Budget of course, I can't afford anything good... Even with 30mm stem my 625mm top tube bike feels tooo long! I can't even imagine how much I would struggle on the bike with geometry like yours! If I had some money,I would order me a Jeff Jones bike! Short top tube! Yess😁 Greetings from Croatia from Kris 😎
Smaller bikes tend to create a more upright pedaling position which is great for cross country 👍 I personally like more aggressive geometry. It works better for my riding style. Very cool that you are in Croatia! Pretty wild how two people from across the world can connect in such a way online 🤠 have a good one!
@@joebikes Immensely cool! I'm on the bicycles my entire life,and I never owned a car! So, bicycle is my only means of transportation! As I'm growing older slowly entering middle age😅 my body has became very sensitive to the wrong geometry 😅 Greetings from Kris 😎 Have a great rides!
wich fork do u got on it im thinking on buying it as a technik training bike but it has a Rockshox sector rl as a fork does sombody know how it is comparing to the recon rl silver?
I had a Rockshox Revelation on it. I personally prefer sealed damper cartridges over full bath dampers. The compression response with a cartridge is smoother, quicker, and the rebound is much better also 🤠 cartridge dampers are in higher end forks like the Rockshox Ultimate series.
It’s a gentle balance isn’t it? Just a few millimeters makes all the difference in bike fitment 👍 and thanks, the Scout was a great bike. But my new rig is even better 🤠
What model of NP Scout I should to buy, 275 or 290? I am 190cm of height and I need XL frame, so… What am I need as my first true-trail bike after grandpa-bike GT avalanche 9r (29inch)…?
If you want a do-it-all bike, I would recommend the 290 for sure 🤠 the 275 has a slight advantage for jumping and maneuvering tight turns, but getting used to a 29” is easy for taller people 👍 thanks for watching!
I could never part with that bike, on looks alone. It would bring me too much joy just to look at. That being said, your bike does look a bit smallish for you.
It was a little hard to part with, but in the end, it was the wisest decision to make 🤠 plus, I was able to fill that hole in my stable with another hardtail….. okay, I’ll be honest….. actually two more hardtails 😂
COMMENT! What do you like about the Scout? Maybe dislike? Am I crazy for selling mine?
Your negatives are actually a positive to me. The added challenge on climbs and tech make otherwise boring section a bit more fun. In my opinion thats whats scoutin about is all about 🤙
Absolutely valid 👍hardtail's definitely make tech and chunk more exciting.
I put 29" wheels and a 29er fork on my scout 275. This raised the super low bottom bracket to a much more manageable height, made the bike a better climber, and much faster overall.
Did you put a 29 in the rear as well?
I'm currently doing a scout build and picked up a 275 frame for 300 and a dvo sapphire 29er fork for 250, and have all but decided to just mullet it
@@heinzbeanzz7267 Yeah I put a 29" in the rear. There is PLENTY of room for it. I'm running a 29" 130mm marzocchi bomber up front.
@@justinlascala2288 damn really? Hm might have to have a look at that, do you have any socials or anything where you can send me a pic of it? Pinkbike, Instagram etc
Sweet! The 275 is versatile for sure 🤠 What width 29" are you running in the rear?
@@joebikes I'm running 2.3 but I could probably go up to 2.5
It wont climb as well since slacker head tube / more fork travel / shorter stem equals lighter front end popping up. That’s why 90s mtb were great for climbing and harder on your back and riding downhill since they were the opposite of what I mentioned about the Scout.
I owned the scout 275 and currently own the 290. The 29er has better climbing traction and more stability at speed and in rocky sections. At 6’ the 275 felt too small for me as well.
That is great summation for why I sold my 275. I do think a 290 is in my future for sure 🤠
What size frame did you get on your scout? I’m 6’1” and not sure L or XL
@@njo9966 I had the XL 275. At 6' 3", that felt a bit too small for me. You are definitely at an in-between height... but I would recommend sizing up. If a bike feels slightly too big, you can always go with a shorter stem and more sweep to your bars. In my opinion it's more difficult to get a small bike to feel larger, and it's easier to make a large bike feel smaller. This only works for one size up... so Large to XLARGE for example. Generally, you can't make an XL bike feel like a Medium.
I ride the L scout 290
Do you have a size large on the 27.5? Was the reach too short?
Likely picking one of these up tomorrow. That color is pretty slick.
Super cool! What wheel size are you going for? And what type of riding will you use it for? 🤠
@@joebikes 27.5. I’m in NWA, so the same stuff you’re showing. I’m 5’9 though, so I don’t have the issue of a frame being too small lol
I have the 2022 scout v3 275 in large, believe they are a little longer than the v2. I’m 5ft 11 with a 35mm stem and it fits like a glove. Perfect do it all hardtail imo.
Picked it up this morning. Pretty sweet Hardtail. Looking forward to get it out on the trail.
@@craigw7136 cool! Yeah I’ve seen the geometry numbers of the V3’s. They’re very close to the numbers I like in a hardtail (reach and wheelbase are longer now). Like I said in the video, I think a new Scout 290 might be in my future 🤠
All fair accesments. Can't wait to see your new ride.
Thanks! New videos on the new rigs should be out in the next few weeks 🤠
Your bike skills would make most bikes look capable. Nice job as always. 🤟
Thanks 🤠
Subscribed keep up the good work
Thanks 🤠
Blake Sampson - roasting - that is never bad tho, thank you for your honest opinion and review.
Thanks for watching! Maybe I’m misunderstanding what you’re saying, but I’m not roasting Blake, he’s a good chap 👍
@@joebikes no you not, I tried to be a bit funny
How did you purchase one of these bikes? I can’t seem to find them anywhere?
I purchased this before Nukeproof closed 😵they're closing really bummed me out. But there are plenty of other sick hardtails out there! Plenty of handmade frames from North America and the UK 🤠 I've got more hardtail videos coming out before the end of the year!
Thanks for this. @ 6’2” 275 or 290 has been my dilemma regards purchasing the Scout. 290 wins but a similar vid on the 290 would be greatly appreciated. 🙏🏼
You bet! I do have a 29" hardtail now, but it's not a 290... stay tuned for a new video on that soon! I think a 290 is in my future though. Thanks for watching 🤠
Thanks for showing that. Yes, hardtails are not good in general for extremely rooty and rocky trails, which is unfortunately all there is in Georgia. You won't get any smoothness here. Hardtails are basically unusable.
You bet! I would argue that it depends on the hardtail. 27.5" does not roll over rocks and roots easily, especially a stiff hardtail like the Scout 27.5. The 29" knocks the edge of impacts significantly, especially a steel hardtail (hint to my new hardtail right there). With that said, if you're looking for the smoothest ride possible, hardtails are not the way to go. But if you're looking for the most direct power transfer - and if you ride mainly smooth trails - hardtails are your best bet 🤠 hardtails feel fantastic on jumps too!
@joebikes that's cool! Yeah, I definitely want to get into jumping. It would have to be a 29er for sure then because the stuff in Georgia is rooty and rocky, but I also need power transfer for climbs. I looked at your newer videos and I don't think I caught the name of your bike. Can you link the video of your new bike here?
@@kevinburke1325 video on my new hardtail is not out yet, but I plan on releasing it soon 🤜
This type of bike you want an upsize. Im very much between L and XL and i had L with 50mm stem. I cracked the frake within 18 months. Bike was ok on slow trails but dh and becoming unstable. I got frame refunded with chain reaction and got XL. Now i run 35mm stem with saddle 5mm forward. Completely different bike. Its like a tank. It plowes through EVERYTHING. Ir wants to go go go and go faster and faster. I was thinking of selling ir as i also owe banshee paradox v3 and i didn't sell it. Im keeping my scout. Absolute beast. Its a hardcore hardtail and you should get upsize and then havr a blast. I don't know your height but why 27.5 ? This bike is ment to go and 27.5 wheels arent made to go 🤷🏻♂️
Agreed, it is always best to upsize. In my case I was already on the largest frame size (XL) so I couldn't upsize. I had a50mm stem, so I didn't want anything longer than that (steering feels slow and sluggish with longer stems). I went with a 27.5 because I found a great deal on a used frame. It was a good experience for sure to know what works for me... I found that 27.5 just isn't the way to go for most trails (for me... a 6ft 3in dude). With that said, 27.5 is better at jumping, but only by a little bit. 29 is so much faster on everything, and still great on jumps. For tall people, 29 is the way to go. I will say, Nukeproof does have an XXL frame option now which is probably what I would go for personally 👍
@@joebikes you see I'm 6'2" and I would never ride 27.5. you want 29er XL and you'll be happy like a pig in a shit LOL
What do you think if this were a mullet setup?
It would have made it better for sure 🤠 slightly easier roll over capability, and a little bit more stable through chunk 👍
I'm 186cm and all mountain bikes I owned by now, feel long to me! I even went 1 frame size down,and I still feel... stretched 😅
I don't ride steep angled bikes, just plain old XC geometry bikes! Budget of course, I can't afford anything good...
Even with 30mm stem my 625mm top tube bike feels tooo long! I can't even imagine how much I would struggle on the bike with geometry like yours! If I had some money,I would order me a Jeff Jones bike! Short top tube! Yess😁
Greetings from Croatia from Kris 😎
Smaller bikes tend to create a more upright pedaling position which is great for cross country 👍 I personally like more aggressive geometry. It works better for my riding style.
Very cool that you are in Croatia! Pretty wild how two people from across the world can connect in such a way online 🤠 have a good one!
@@joebikes Immensely cool!
I'm on the bicycles my entire life,and I never owned a car! So, bicycle is my only means of transportation! As I'm growing older slowly entering middle age😅 my body has became very sensitive to the wrong geometry 😅
Greetings from Kris 😎
Have a great rides!
wich fork do u got on it im thinking on buying it as a technik training bike but it has a Rockshox sector rl as a fork does sombody know how it is comparing to the recon rl silver?
I had a Rockshox Revelation on it. I personally prefer sealed damper cartridges over full bath dampers. The compression response with a cartridge is smoother, quicker, and the rebound is much better also 🤠 cartridge dampers are in higher end forks like the Rockshox Ultimate series.
That bike is a dirt jumper and pump track bike for anyone your size. Keep it.
Almost that small, but not quite. Maybe if it was a size Small or Medium frame it would have been 👍 thanks for watching!
Cat in video. That's an extra 5000 views to the prehistoric RUclips algorithm .
Ain't that the truth 🤣
🤔nice ride, have a big al, tried 27. 5 it just felt to small for me, i ride a large at 6ft 1" previous one was XL🤣i couldnt really throw it around👍😉
It’s a gentle balance isn’t it? Just a few millimeters makes all the difference in bike fitment 👍 and thanks, the Scout was a great bike. But my new rig is even better 🤠
@@joebikes 🤔👍what did you get?
@@stevebennett3587 stay tuned! I’ll be posting a video on it in the next few weeks 👍
Nice seat angle😂
It works for me and my niblets 😂
What model of NP Scout I should to buy, 275 or 290? I am 190cm of height and I need XL frame, so… What am I need as my first true-trail bike after grandpa-bike GT avalanche 9r (29inch)…?
If you want a do-it-all bike, I would recommend the 290 for sure 🤠 the 275 has a slight advantage for jumping and maneuvering tight turns, but getting used to a 29” is easy for taller people 👍 thanks for watching!
I could never part with that bike, on looks alone. It would bring me too much joy just to look at. That being said, your bike does look a bit smallish for you.
It was a little hard to part with, but in the end, it was the wisest decision to make 🤠 plus, I was able to fill that hole in my stable with another hardtail….. okay, I’ll be honest….. actually two more hardtails 😂
ok markiplier
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that’s not tech rock gardens 🤣😂