Nukeproof has just launched its own range of kids bikes, based on the ever popular Scout hardtail mountain bike. They say the lightweight alloy Cub-Scout is for mini shredders and is based on the bikes that the kids of Nigel Page and Sam Hill wanted to ride.

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Nukeproof says the new Cub-Scout is not just another kids bike, it takes inspiration from their award-winning Scout adult hardtail range. With 20", 24" and 26" wheels, the brand says the Cub-Scout has been designed from the ground-up as a proper mini-hardtail bike. Designed to allow kids to enjoy shredding off-road, just like in the launch video below. 

The option of three wheel sizes (20”, 24” or 26”) means that there should be a bike to suit kids of all sizes from aged 5 and up. Each bike features a lightweight custom butted 6061 Alloy frame with bang up to date long, low and slack kids specific geometry. Nukeproof say (and they are right when they do so) that proper fit and function of components is essential for kids bikes because adult components are not optimised for smaller people. They have selected the best kids-specific components they could find on the market. 

Each bike in each wheel size will be available in two spec’s Race and Sport, here are all the details: 

Cub-Scout 20"

Sport

• £599
• Nukeproof 20”+ Rigid fork
• Tektro M276 Hydraulic Disc Brakes with short stroke levers for smaller hands
• 8-Speed Shimano M310 Altus
• Nukeproof Neutron Jr Saddle
• Nukeproof Neutron Jr Handlebar (20” – 600mm)
• Nukeproof Neutron Jr Grips
• 127mm Samox Square Taper Crank
• WTB STi 30 TCS Rims (Tubeless Ready)
• Large Volume 2.6” Vee Rubber Tyres
   

Race

As above plus:

• £899
• Upgraded Tektro M291 Hydraulic Disc Brakes with short stroke levers for smaller hands
• 9-Speed SRAM X5
• Manitou Machete Junit Expert Air Suspension forks with custom optimised damping for lighter riders
• Large Volume 2.4”/2.25” Vee Rubber Tyres

Cub-Scout 24"

Sport 

• £699 
• Spinner 300 24-15 Air Suspension forks with custom optimised damping for lighter riders
• Tektro M276 Hydraulic Disc Brakes with short stroke levers for smaller hands
• 9-Speed Shimano Altus M2000
• Nukeproof Neutron Jr Saddle
• Nukeproof Neutron Jr Handlebar (24” – 640mm)
• Nukeproof Neutron Jr Grips
• 140mm Samox Square Taper Crank
• WTB STi 30 TCS Rims (Tubeless Ready)
• Large Volume 2.4”/2.25” Vee Rubber Tyres
   

Race 

As above plus:

• £999 
• Upgraded Tektro M291 Hydraulic Disc Brakes with short stroke levers for smaller hands
• 10-Speed Shimano Deore M6000
• Manitou Machete Junit Expert Air Suspension forks with custom optimised damping for lighter riders
•  Large Volume 2.4” Maxxis Minion DHF Tubeless ready Tyres

Cub-Scout 26"

Sport

• £749
• X-Fusion RC32 Air Suspension forks
• Tektro M276 Hydraulic Disc Brakes with short stroke levers for smaller hands
• 9-Speed Shimano Altus M2000
• Nukeproof Neutron Jr Saddle
• Nukeproof Neutron Jr Handlebar (26” – 700mm)
• Nukeproof Neutron Jr Grips
• 160mm Sunrace Square Taper Crank
• WTB STi 30 TCS Rims (Tubeless Ready)
• Large Volume 2.5” Maxxis Minion DHF Tubeless ready Tyres
   

Race

As above plus:

• £999
• Upgraded Tektro M291 Hydraulic Disc Brakes with short stroke levers for smaller hands
• 10-Speed Shimano Deore M6000
• Manitou Markhor TS Air Suspension forks with custom optimised damping for lighter riders
• 160mm SR Suntour Zeron 2-piece Crank
• WTB STi 30 TCS Rims (Tubeless Ready)
• Large Volume 2.5” Maxxis Minion DHF Tubeless ready Tyres

Bikes will be available through all authorised Nukeproof retailers from 14th February 2020. 

• For more info head here - www.nukeproof.com

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