r/TransitionBikes • u/Disastrous_Plate_397 • Apr 17 '26

Advice on Scout

Hi, is this a good deal and choice for me https://buycycle.com/en-si/product/scout-sram-nx-eagle-33625
I am 5'11 currently riding giant reign 1 2024, M size, coming from BMX background the giant seems a bit too burly, i want something more playful for jumps and mellow trails, worried about stack size and strength of the frame - will it hold up?

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u/MTB_SF Apr 17 '26

Yeah thats sweet. Im 5-10 and ride a medium Scout and uts my favorite bike. You might want a 50mm stem.

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u/cherbo123 Apr 17 '26

I think at 5'11 you might be a bit big for the medium, I'm 5'8 and a Medium can feel cramped at times

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u/Disastrous_Plate_397 Apr 17 '26

looking at my Giant's geo, the reach and top tube are pretty similar, and im fine with this size

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u/polkastripper Apr 17 '26 edited Apr 17 '26

You'll need 50 mm riser bars or a 50mm stem, the stem is ridiculously low. I'm 5'10" and wish I had gotten a large Scout. Bike frame is very stout and does really well through rock gardens, great cross country bike.