The Nukeproof Cub Scout 26 Race: A proper kid’s mountain bike
Let’s face it, your kid probably shreds harder than you. They deserve a bike that’s up to the task.
Taking inspiration from our award-winning Scout adult hardtail range, the Cub Scout 26 Race has been designed from the ground up as a proper hard-hitting hardtail mountain bike.
Developed and tested with the help of our in-house test team (our own children), the Cub Scout is designed to inspire the next generation of riders as they gain confidence and learn the ropes of riding. It’s a class-leading miniature hardtail available in 20-inch, 24-inch and 26-inch wheel sizes.
How it Rides
The hydroformed 6061 lightweight aluminum frame is designed specifically with kid shredders in mind. The modern long, low and slack geometry is based on Nukeproof’s Scout hardcore hardtail, making it plenty capable on singletrack and burly enough to withstand regular off-road abuse.
We’ve also carefully selected components and specced youth-specific options where it made sense, such as shorter brake levers for improved control and resized crank arms. The front fork has also been specially tuned for smaller riders, and the cockpit — including the saddle, grips and handlebars — is from the youth-specific Nukeproof Urchin line.
The range of wheel sizes means you can choose the appropriate size bike for your kid, whether you’re looking for them to grow into the frame or for it to be a perfect fit from the gun.
It’s light enough for your kid to handle, durable enough for them to abuse, and with a spec kit chock-full of youth-specific components, you’ll know it’ll be a formidable match for your budding EWS racer.
The Nukeproof Cub Scout 26 Race Component Details
- Manitou Markhor TS Air fork with 120mm of travel
- Shimano Deore 10-speed drivetrain
- Clarkes Clout kid-specific hydraulic disc brakes
- Nukeproof Neutron 26-inch wheels
- Maxxis Minion DHF 26x2.4 tires
Key Features
- Kids Hardtail
- Hydroformed 6061 triple-butted aluminum
- Small person optimization, kid's-specific componentry
- Sizes Available: 26"
Specifications
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| FRAME | Nukeproof Cub-Scout 26”, custom butted hydro-formed 6061 Alloy, internal cable routing for dropper seat post, threaded bottom bracket, 142mm Bolt-thru rear axle spacing | Nukeproof Cub-Scout 26”, custom butted hydro-formed 6061 Alloy, internal cable routing for dropper seat post, threaded bottom bracket, 142mm Bolt-thru rear axle spacing | FORK | X-Fusion RC32 120mm 27.5” Air Suspension forks, 1.5” Tapered Steerer, 46mm Offset, 15x110mm Bolt-thru Axle | Manitou Markhor 27.5” TS Air, 120mm Travel, Custom Kids tune, 1.5 Tapered Steerer, 51mm Offset, BOOST 15x110mm Bolt-thru Axle | SHOCK | NA | NA | FRONT WHEEL | Joytec D041-B15 15x110mm BOOST hub on WTB STi30 26" TCS Rim | Nukeproof Neutron 15x110mm BOOST hub on WTB STi30 26" TCS Rim | REAR WHEEL | Joytec D952TSE-X12 12x142mm hub on WTB STi30 26" TCS Rim | Nukeproof Neutron 12x142mm hub on WTB STi30 26" TCS Rim | TIRES | Front & Rear: Maxxis Minion DHF 26" x 2.5” EXO TR (Tubeless Ready) | Front & Rear: Maxxis Minion DHF 26" x 2.5” EXO TR (Tubeless Ready) | CRANKSET | Samox TAF38J 2 Piece Crank 160mm, 32T, BCD 104 | Samox TAF38J 2 Piece Crank 160mm, 32T, BCD 104 | SHIFTER | BOX FOUR 8-Speed | Shimano M4100 Deore Rapidfire 10-Speed | REAR DERAILLEUR | BOX FOUR 8-Speed short cage with clutch | Shimano M5120 Deore, Shadow Plus, 10-Speed | CHAIN | BOX FOUR 8-Speed | KMC X10-1 10-Speed, with Quick Link | CASSETTE | Sunrace CSMS2 8-Speed, 11-42T | Sunrace CSMS2 10-Speed, 11-46T | CHAIN GUIDE | N/A | N/A | BRAKES | Clarkes Clout Kids Specific Hydraulic Brakes | Clarkes Clout Kids Specific Hydraulic Brakes | FRONT ROTOR | Clarkes, 160mm | Clarkes, 160mm | REAR ROTOR | Clarkes, 160mm | Clarkes, 160mm | HANDLEBARS | Nukeproof Urchin 700mm Wide, 15mm Rise, 31.8mm Clamp | Nukeproof Urchin 700mm Wide, 15mm Rise, 31.8mm Clamp | STEM | 50mm, black | Nukeproof Neutron AM, 45mm, black | SADDLE | Nukeproof Urchin, Black | Nukeproof Urchin, Black | SEATPOST | Nukeproof Urchin, Black, 27.2mm, 300mm Long, 0 Offset | Nukeproof Urchin, Black, 27.2mm, 300mm Long, 0 Offset | HEADSET | Nukeproof Warhead, ZS44-ZS56 | Nukeproof Warhead, ZS44-56 | GRIPS | Nukeproof Urchin Single Clamp lock on, 132mm Long, Soft Compound | Nukeproof Urchin Single Clamp lock on, 132mm Long, Soft Compound | BEARINGS | NA | NA | WEIGHT: | TBC (Tubeless) | 12.62kg (Tubeless) |
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California Proposition 65 Warning
This product can expose you to chemicals including (Cadmium, Phthalates, Bisphenol, Nickel (Metallic), di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate "DEHP"), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.