2017 Nukeproof Scout build

So earlier this year I made a cheeky bid for a Nukeproof Scout frame on the CRC eBay outlet - I won.
Luckily the Post Man beat the 'Beast From the East' and dropped this off a couple of days later:

Yep, it's definitely red!


Stealth routing on seat tube for dropper:

(other cable ports are on the RHS of the frame which I didn't photo.....)
Box of assorted bits - cable grommets, cable ties, touch-up paint and a chainstay protector:

The Suntour forks will be taken off and sold.
The stem and square taper BB will be moved to my lad's new build.
Not bad for £150!
Final (bar a couple of potential changes....) build spec will be close to this:

I'd already got most of the bits but needed forks - so got the Marzocchi 350's as I've been impressed with the 55's on my Mega.
All this has sat in the garage for a few months as I've had other things on with work, house and sorting my lads NS Clash.
Measured and cut Heli-Tape for some frame protection over the weekend.
Started to fit it earlier this week.
First couple of pieces going on with plenty of water and smoothing with credit card.




Started bolting it together earlier.
Taped and valved the wheels to give tubeless another go.




Fitted forks and stem.

Think I have a problem with my forks though.
When I tidied the garage the other week I moved the box with my forks and put them laid down on my bench.
I think with the heat in the garage the oil has thinned and run past the seals, there was a fair bit of oil on the forks and in the bottom of the box.
Gonna send them off and get them looked at.
More to follow.
Luckily the Post Man beat the 'Beast From the East' and dropped this off a couple of days later:

Yep, it's definitely red!


Stealth routing on seat tube for dropper:

(other cable ports are on the RHS of the frame which I didn't photo.....)
Box of assorted bits - cable grommets, cable ties, touch-up paint and a chainstay protector:

The Suntour forks will be taken off and sold.
The stem and square taper BB will be moved to my lad's new build.
Not bad for £150!
Final (bar a couple of potential changes....) build spec will be close to this:

I'd already got most of the bits but needed forks - so got the Marzocchi 350's as I've been impressed with the 55's on my Mega.
All this has sat in the garage for a few months as I've had other things on with work, house and sorting my lads NS Clash.
Measured and cut Heli-Tape for some frame protection over the weekend.
Started to fit it earlier this week.
First couple of pieces going on with plenty of water and smoothing with credit card.




Started bolting it together earlier.
Taped and valved the wheels to give tubeless another go.




Fitted forks and stem.

Think I have a problem with my forks though.
When I tidied the garage the other week I moved the box with my forks and put them laid down on my bench.
I think with the heat in the garage the oil has thinned and run past the seals, there was a fair bit of oil on the forks and in the bottom of the box.
Gonna send them off and get them looked at.
More to follow.
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Chris
Current FS: 2017 Nukeproof Mega 275
Current HT: 2017 Nukeproof Scout 275
Kids Carrera Blast Refurb/Upgrade
My Blog - Midlife MTB Mutterings
Previous FS: 2014 Nukeproof Mega TR 26'er
Chris
Current FS: 2017 Nukeproof Mega 275
Current HT: 2017 Nukeproof Scout 275
Kids Carrera Blast Refurb/Upgrade
My Blog - Midlife MTB Mutterings
Previous FS: 2014 Nukeproof Mega TR 26'er
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Chris
Current FS: 2017 Nukeproof Mega 275
Current HT: 2017 Nukeproof Scout 275
Kids Carrera Blast Refurb/Upgrade
My Blog - Midlife MTB Mutterings
Previous FS: 2014 Nukeproof Mega TR 26'er
If you're happy with how the Mega currently rides I would put the 1x11 XT on the Scout.
NukeProof Mega FR 2012
Cube NuRoad 2018
Previous:
2015 Genesis CdF 10, 2014 Cube Hyde Race, 2012 NS Traffic, 2007 Specialized SX Trail, 2005 Specialized Demo 8
I was going to swap the SLX from the Mega onto the Scout but will just go with the XT on the Scout now - less work.
Might swap the cassette to a 46t on the XT though.
Forks booked in at J-TECH for the end of the month, hoping it's just a dodgy seal that's blown in the heat.
Chris
Current FS: 2017 Nukeproof Mega 275
Current HT: 2017 Nukeproof Scout 275
Kids Carrera Blast Refurb/Upgrade
My Blog - Midlife MTB Mutterings
Previous FS: 2014 Nukeproof Mega TR 26'er
You would think that sealant would seal that hole, but I have been disappointed so often that now I use some ptfe tape, works every time!
Just round the base of the valve?
Chris
Current FS: 2017 Nukeproof Mega 275
Current HT: 2017 Nukeproof Scout 275
Kids Carrera Blast Refurb/Upgrade
My Blog - Midlife MTB Mutterings
Previous FS: 2014 Nukeproof Mega TR 26'er
Yes, where it meets the rim.
Typical dodgy Italian workmanship - fork leg nuts not torqued up properly.
All refilled and ready to fit - just got to wait now until I come back off holiday to build it now.....
Chris
Current FS: 2017 Nukeproof Mega 275
Current HT: 2017 Nukeproof Scout 275
Kids Carrera Blast Refurb/Upgrade
My Blog - Midlife MTB Mutterings
Previous FS: 2014 Nukeproof Mega TR 26'er
Not finished completely yet - rotors, cassette, chain dropper lever and tyre sealant to do.
Chris
Current FS: 2017 Nukeproof Mega 275
Current HT: 2017 Nukeproof Scout 275
Kids Carrera Blast Refurb/Upgrade
My Blog - Midlife MTB Mutterings
Previous FS: 2014 Nukeproof Mega TR 26'er
NukeProof Mega FR 2012
Cube NuRoad 2018
Previous:
2015 Genesis CdF 10, 2014 Cube Hyde Race, 2012 NS Traffic, 2007 Specialized SX Trail, 2005 Specialized Demo 8
Thanks, should be all sorted in the next couple of days. Will update once finished.
Chris
Current FS: 2017 Nukeproof Mega 275
Current HT: 2017 Nukeproof Scout 275
Kids Carrera Blast Refurb/Upgrade
My Blog - Midlife MTB Mutterings
Previous FS: 2014 Nukeproof Mega TR 26'er
Took it for a shakedown ride and all seems ok.
Couple of tweaks to make here and there but pretty much sorted.
Chris
Current FS: 2017 Nukeproof Mega 275
Current HT: 2017 Nukeproof Scout 275
Kids Carrera Blast Refurb/Upgrade
My Blog - Midlife MTB Mutterings
Previous FS: 2014 Nukeproof Mega TR 26'er
And it all promised so so much”
Giant Trance 2 27.5 2016 ¦ Bird Zero Mk1 ¦ Giant Revolt Advanced 2 2019 ¦ Giant Anthem 3 2015 ¦ Specialized Myka Comp FSR 2009
Titus El Chulo 27.5 | 2017
Trek Slash 9 27.5 | 2015 (building)
Forgotten how different a hard tail is to ride.
Need to sort out tyre pressures as a bit on the high side to make sure tyres had seated and to get the sealant round the bead etc.
XT shifts so lightly - and the ability to go up or down multiple gears is handy.
Will be getting an XT shifter for the Mega.
Chris
Current FS: 2017 Nukeproof Mega 275
Current HT: 2017 Nukeproof Scout 275
Kids Carrera Blast Refurb/Upgrade
My Blog - Midlife MTB Mutterings
Previous FS: 2014 Nukeproof Mega TR 26'er
Will be swapping the current 125mm to my Mega as the KS eTen on the has borked it's self....
Chris
Current FS: 2017 Nukeproof Mega 275
Current HT: 2017 Nukeproof Scout 275
Kids Carrera Blast Refurb/Upgrade
My Blog - Midlife MTB Mutterings
Previous FS: 2014 Nukeproof Mega TR 26'er
How are those brand x dropper posts as I've read on crc reviews they have 1-2mm sideways play in them?
Need something for my bird zero am hardtail I've recently built up, my 26er nukeproof mega the frame cracked near the bottom bracket.
Can't say as I've noticed any play in mine.
Chris
Current FS: 2017 Nukeproof Mega 275
Current HT: 2017 Nukeproof Scout 275
Kids Carrera Blast Refurb/Upgrade
My Blog - Midlife MTB Mutterings
Previous FS: 2014 Nukeproof Mega TR 26'er
There is a small amount of rotational movement but it hasn't got any worse since the post was new and it's not enough to notice when riding.
And it all promised so so much”
Giant Trance 2 27.5 2016 ¦ Bird Zero Mk1 ¦ Giant Revolt Advanced 2 2019 ¦ Giant Anthem 3 2015 ¦ Specialized Myka Comp FSR 2009
Great just hope they are strong enough for large builds as I'm not skinny. Just need that and then its done. everything else fitted on the frame.
Not had a hardtail bike in a long time, quite fancy another now looking at this scout build.
I also really like the look of this build. Well done, Dirkpitt74.
Sold my son's Stumpjumper yesterday and now have a hankering to build up one of these.
And it all promised so so much”
Giant Trance 2 27.5 2016 ¦ Bird Zero Mk1 ¦ Giant Revolt Advanced 2 2019 ¦ Giant Anthem 3 2015 ¦ Specialized Myka Comp FSR 2009
Yeah it does look good, are the marzocchi forks still oil and coil the old ones were. Think my broken mega was too small for me as the large bird zero frame feels better. Mega was a medium frame.
Think I'd build one of these in more of a race spec as I'm not really into that aggressive riding 140mm travel is enough I think for myself.
The Marzocchi's are air sprung.
I did think about dropping them down to 140 but it's fine with them at 160 - still climbs well.
Chris
Current FS: 2017 Nukeproof Mega 275
Current HT: 2017 Nukeproof Scout 275
Kids Carrera Blast Refurb/Upgrade
My Blog - Midlife MTB Mutterings
Previous FS: 2014 Nukeproof Mega TR 26'er
Picked up a pair of Zee brakes in the sales at CRC for £90 - these will replace the SLX, and handily uses the same pads as the Saints on the Mega.
Wheels have been swapped to a pair of Nukeproof Neutron 29mm internal, and Michelin Wild Enduro 2.4's front and back as I'd managed to split the sidewall on the rear On-One Smorgasbord.
Chris
Current FS: 2017 Nukeproof Mega 275
Current HT: 2017 Nukeproof Scout 275
Kids Carrera Blast Refurb/Upgrade
My Blog - Midlife MTB Mutterings
Previous FS: 2014 Nukeproof Mega TR 26'er
Good work fella!
Chris
Current FS: 2017 Nukeproof Mega 275
Current HT: 2017 Nukeproof Scout 275
Kids Carrera Blast Refurb/Upgrade
My Blog - Midlife MTB Mutterings
Previous FS: 2014 Nukeproof Mega TR 26'er
Chris
Current FS: 2017 Nukeproof Mega 275
Current HT: 2017 Nukeproof Scout 275
Kids Carrera Blast Refurb/Upgrade
My Blog - Midlife MTB Mutterings
Previous FS: 2014 Nukeproof Mega TR 26'er
Chris
Current FS: 2017 Nukeproof Mega 275
Current HT: 2017 Nukeproof Scout 275
Kids Carrera Blast Refurb/Upgrade
My Blog - Midlife MTB Mutterings
Previous FS: 2014 Nukeproof Mega TR 26'er