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2017 Scott

Scale JR 24 Plus

A 24″ aluminum frame general youth bike with mid-range components and tektro mechanical disc brakes.
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Weight25.4 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkAluminum
Wheels24″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 7
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

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16 mph

Scale JR 24 Plus

18 mph

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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  • Some components like brakes or drivetrain may feel cumbersome or outdated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
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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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BikeRadar
Scott Scale 720 Plus review

Aug 2016 · Guy Kesteven

Scott’s agile, lightweight plus-bike crushes conventional hardtails and its own poor spec on rough trails. Buy if you want a lightweight, upgradeable, plus-size hardtail at a great price

Highs
  • Super light, power efficient, agile and upgradeable frame that’ll also take 29er Boost wheels. Schwalbe’s plus tyres add a hovercraft float and rough trail tailwind without stubborn steering

Lows
  • Very poor fork spec for the money (but you can’t actually tell on the trail). The Fox forked, SRAM 1x11 driven 710 Plus is significantly better if you can afford an extra £600

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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
Tested: Scott Scale 720 Plus

Feb 2016

We’ve had a ball riding this thing, one of the few bikes that actually makes you laugh out loud as you blast about the trails with a grin on your face, so forgive us is we repeat ourselves here, we may be using the word ‘fun’ quite a bit. What’s Plus? In a nutshell it’s …

Highs
  • A fun loving hardtail.

  • SO MUCH TRACTION.

  • Beautiful frame.

Lows
  • Needs tubeless tyres and a dropper post badly.

  • Not amazing value.

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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 Plus Alloy 6061 P.G. Pressed dropouts

Fork

AL-6061 rigid fork / disc

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 7 Speed

Crank

Prowheel A105PP / 32T 152mm / w/ChainCover / 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

Shining MP-32

Spokes

15G UCP / black

Front Hub

Formula DC-19F / QR

Rear Hub

Formula DC-31R / QR

Tires

K1080 / 24x2.6 / 30TPI

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