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Anyone ride a Nukeproof Scout? Is it more compliant than other aluminium frames?
Some reviews say it is.
Just want real world opinions. Thanks
I've got one - it's good fun! Haven't ridden a hardtail for ages so no real point of reference as regards how 'stiff' it is compared to others. But it rides well, geometry is nice.
The one I testrode might be a previous version now, not sure, but it was very stiff. Really excellent bike though apart from that (I don't like a stiff frame, others do, so it's not like it's a fault)
I've got one and find it really quite a nice place to be, last hardtail I had was a chromag rootdown and I find the scout way more comfortable.
Love mine. Light fast and confidence inspiring.
Can't say it feels that stiff compared to the steel frames I had previously owned; but that maybe down to bigger wheels with 2.6 tyres!
Not much help, sorry!
I had the pre geometry update model. Really liked it and it rode well. But it was stiff, compliant isn't the word I'd use to describe it.
I too have the pre geo update model (2017).
It is very stiff, to the point of being harsh in many cases. I do have quite a small low volume tyre on the rear which probably doesn't help.
It's an aluminum hardtail, it's stiff as a stiff thing.
IMO, fit big tyres, 2.3 minimum. I made the mistake of fitting 2.1s for a bit, you need that give in the tyre.
On my second one now (it replaced a Smuggler), sold the first one as replaced it with a trek fuel, then another Smuggler, which has since been replaced with a Reactor. Scout will be built up with bits I've got about and will keep it for local winter stuff and riding to work on.
It's a trail bike geometry without the rear suspension, really good, just don't expect it to be comfy