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2017 Scott

Scale JR 24 disc

A 24″ aluminum frame general youth bike with mid-range components and tektro mechanical disc brakes.
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Weight28.7 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 50mm
Wheels24″ Aluminum
GroupsetTourney
BrakesTektro Mechanical Disc
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

21 mph

Scale JR 24 disc

18 mph

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Reviews

Summary

The Scott Scale is a lightweight and responsive hardtail mountain bike, praised for its excellent handling and comfort. It features progressive geometry and efficient 29-inch wheels, making it versatile for cross-country and trail riding. While it excels in acceleration and traction, some models may have minor issues with tire grip or suspension sensitivity.

Pros
  • Lightweight and stiff frame

  • Excellent handling and responsiveness

  • Good traction and comfort

  • Versatile for various riding conditions

  • Value-for-money in some builds

Cons
  • Tire grip can be limited, especially in wet conditions

  • Suspension sensitivity may not be ideal on small bumps

  • Some components like brakes or drivetrain may feel cumbersome or outdated

Key Quotes
A singletrack blaster with an XC pedigree
BikeRadar logoBikeRadar
Traction is king when it comes to larger tires.
Canadian Cycling Magazine logoCanadian Cycling Magazine
This thing is incredibly fast, the responsiveness is superb.
Flow Mountain Bike logoFlow Mountain Bike
It’s basically a riot to ride
MBR logoMBR

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BikeRadar
Scott Scale 965 review

Feb 2017 · Rich Owen

A usefully stiff frame and bang up to date drivetrain enable you to really put the power down and hit high velocity XC speeds. Buy if you’re looking for a value-for-money XC bike for trail centre blasting

Highs
  • Light and stiff frame, 1x11 SRAM NX

Lows
  • Tyres are worth an upgrade

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Canadian Cycling Magazine
My bike Monday: Scott Scale 720 Plus review

Jan 2017 · Matt Stetson

Big tires expand your performance

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MBR
Scott Scale 730 Plus (2017) review - MBR

Dec 2016 · Alan Muldoon

The Scott Scale 730 Plus will instantly win you over as you carve effortlessly through corners, blast down the rowdiest descents and spin up loose technical climbs with aplomb.

Highs
  • Standout ride quality

Lows
  • Not the best value

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MTBR
Scott Scale XC hardtail drops significant weight

Jul 2016 · Jason Sumner

The new lighter Scott Scale goes a long way toward defining what the company is all about: racing — and winning. - Mtbr.com

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Flow Mountain Bike
Flow's First Bite: 2017 Scott Scale

Jun 2016

Check out the Scott Spark too, and our first impressions of the dual suspension brother to the Scale here: 2017 Scott Spark. New Scott Scale Dropping weight at the same time improving the comfort and handling of a new bike must be quite a tall task to pull off, but from what we’ve seen it’s …

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Mountain Bike Action
Bike Test ShootOut: Scott Scale 700 RC Vs Cannondale F-Si Carbon 2

Oct 2015 · McCoy

If you are looking for every bit of efficiency that you can get from a hardtail...

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Singletrack World
Scott Scale 740

Jun 2015 · Chipps

A race-ready hardtail for less than £1,500? Scott delivers with the Scale 740

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Specs
Build
Frame

SCOTT Racing 24 Junior Alloy 6061 P.G. Pressed dropouts / IS

Fork

SR Suntour XCT-JR Suspension fork / 50mm Softer spring setup

Travel50mm

Spring TypeCoil

Bottom Bracket

NECO B906BK

Headset

GW 1SI110T043001

Stem

LEADTEC LCS-7126 50mm

Handlebar

Junior Flat-Bar Alloy 560mm

Saddle

Syncros JR2.5

Seatpost

Alloy 26.8x300mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

MARWI SP-700

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano RD-TY300 21 Speed

Front Derailleur

Shimano FD-TY500

Crank

Suntour XCC-T102PB(G) 42x34x24 / 152mm / black

Shifters

Shimano SL-RS36-7 Revo Shifter

Cassette

Shimano MF-TZ21 14-28T

Chain

KMC Z-51

Brakes

Tektro SCM-02 Mech. Disc Brake / 160mm Rotor

TypeTektro Mechanical Disc

Brake Levers

LEE CHI BL-81G

Wheels
Rims

Alex C-1000

Spokes

15G UCP / black

Front Hub

Formula DC-19F / QR

Rear Hub

Formula DC-31R / QR

Tires

K1166 / 24x1.95 / 22TPI

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