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Foil 20
A carbon frame aero bike with high-end components and shimano ultegra rim brakes.
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| Weight | 16.8 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | Ultegra |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra Rim |
5'1" – 5'6"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'1"
6'0" – 6'4"
6'2" – 6'6"
6'4" – 6'9"
🐐 Estimated
- 5'5", size XS 49cm, Fits large
- 5'11", size LG, Fits large
- 5'8", size Small, Fits small
- 5'11", size Small, Just right
- 5'6", size XS, Just right
Summary
The Scott Foil is celebrated for its exceptional ride quality, combining speed, comfort, and aerodynamic efficiency. It's designed for performance with a stiff rear end for responsive climbing and a planted feeling on descents. While it offers pro-level experience at a more accessible price, some compromises are noted in wheel quality and component integration.
Exceptional ride quality
Geometry matches top-level bikes
More accessible price tag
Aero refinements for performance
Comfortable on rough roads
Carbon is of a lesser grade than top-end models
Wheels aren't great
Budget Shimano wheels not doing it any favors
The Scott Foil 30 is a stiff racer whose exceptional ride quality cannot be understated, especially for an aero bike.
Canadian Cycling MagazineScott has done a fine job in re-designing the Foil, providing consumers with a long list of tangible differences that distance the new bike from the first-generation design.
Cycling TipsScott’s claims for the increased comfort are backed up by the frame
CyclistAcceleration, stopping and steering are all razor-sharp, without a rattling ride
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Jul 2018 · Troy Templin
Scott’s aero road bike brings the roadie out in a mountain biker
Jul 2018 · Guy Kesteven
Flat-out fast aero advantages with calm all-conditions confidence and all-day comfort. Buy if you want boosted all-day aero speed and serious power punch in a confidently calm package
Surefootedly connected and precise ride with serious power transfer and practical aero gains
Not the snappiest and liveliest character, but plays the long game superbly
Aug 2017 · Matt Phillips
Scott's new road bikes for 2018 include disc brakes on a more aerodynamic version of the Paris-Roubiax winning Foil, and updates to the Addict for every kind of rider
Aug 2017
If you’re after an aerodynamic road bike with all-around capabilities and tons of solid braking, give the Scott Foil Disc a shot.
Aug 2017 · Sam Challis
The Swiss brand adds disc brakes to its aero race machine
Disc brakes with only 40g weight penalty
Expensive compared to its competitors
Jul 2017 · William Tracy
Young GC hopeful Esteban Chaves rides an aerodynamic Scott Foil for the early stages of the Tour de France.
Aug 2016 · Philippe Tremblay
An aero frame that provides exceptional comfort with a value-oriented build
May 2016
Matthew Hayman brought a whole lot of interest to himself and the bike he was riding — Scott’s new Foil — when he won Paris-Roubaix earlier this year. We had our first look at the new bike last year, now Australian tech editor Matt Wikstrom reports on the performance of the second-generation Foil after spending a few
| Frame | FOIL HMF / IMP, F01 AERO Carbon tech. Road Race geometry Replaceable Dropout STD Seattube / INT BB |
|---|---|
| Fork | FOIL HMF 1 1/4" - 1 1/2" Carbon steerer Integrated Carbon Dropout |
| Bottom Bracket | Ultegra SM-BB72-41 |
| Headset | Syncros Integrated |
| Stem | Syncros FOIL 1 1/4" |
| Handlebar | Syncros RR2.0 Anatomic 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Syncros RR2.0 |
| Seatpost | Syncros FOIL aero Carbon Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra RD-6800 22 Speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra FD-6800 |
| Crank | Shimano Ultegra FC-6800 Hollowtech II 52x36 T |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra ST-6800 Carbon Dual control 22 Speed |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra CS-6800 11-28 |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG701-11 |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra BR-6810 / 6810 rear Super SLR Dual pivot / Direct mount Type: Shimano Ultegra Rim |
| Rims | Syncros RR2.0 20 Front / 24 Rear |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Syncros RR2.0 |
| Front Hub | Syncros RR2.0 |
| Rear Hub | Syncros RR2.0 |
| Tires | Continental Grand Sport Race Fold 700x25C |
First added February 15
Last updated February 15
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