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2017 Scott

Solace Premium Disc

A carbon frame endurance bike with ultra high-end components and shimano dura-ace hydraulic disc brakes.
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Weight16.7 lbs  
FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Carbon
Drivetrain2 × 11 Electronic
GroupsetDura-Ace Di2
BrakesShimano Dura-Ace Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
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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)

39 mph

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39 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
XXS

5'1" – 5'6"

XS

5'4" – 5'9"

SM

5'7" – 5'11"

MD

5'9" – 6'1"

LG

6'0" – 6'4"

XL

6'2" – 6'6"

XXL

6'4" – 6'9"

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Reviews

Summary

The Scott Solace is praised for its balance between comfort and performance, making it an ideal choice for endurance riding. It features high-quality components and a design that absorbs road imperfections, though some riders may find certain aspects like the saddle or hoods less comfortable. The bike is often compared to more race-oriented models for its efficient power transfer and smooth ride.

Pros
  • High-quality components and design

  • Excellent balance between comfort and performance

  • Smooth ride quality with effective vibration absorption

  • Reliable Shimano groupset and hydraulic disc brakes

Cons
  • Some components like the saddle and hoods may not suit all riders

  • Can feel heavy on steep climbs

  • Lacks the lively acceleration of more race-oriented bikes

Key Quotes
The Contessa Solace 15 truly is a standout machine
Cycling Weekly logoCycling Weekly
Quick handling and indisputably comfortable, the Solace is almost the ideal sportive machine.
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It’s a bike that you could comfortably ride for hours and hours.
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Cyclist
Scott Solace 20 Disc review

Feb 2017 · Marc Abbott

Quick handling and indisputably comfortable, the Solace is almost the ideal sportive machine

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BikeRadar
Scott Solace 10 Disc review

Mar 2016 · David Rome

Full of poise on the descents, the Solace Disc offers a buzz-reducing ride that still reveals the road beneath. It won’t attack the climbs, but wide-range gearing will see you comfortably to the top. Buy if you want more comfort and descending confidence in your ride, but seek sporty handling

Highs
  • Handling, ride quality, descending performance, climb-anything gearing

Lows
  • Weight steals its zip, cheaper crankset

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Cycling Weekly
Scott Contessa Solace 15

Jan 2016 · Hannah Bussey

A women's specific bike that aims to balance power and comfort

Highs
  • Shimano Ultegra throughout

  • Performance

  • Good looks

  • Women’s specific

Lows
  • Rear brake position requires expert set-up

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Bikerumor
Review: Scott Solace endurance road bike rolls comfort into affordable performance

Nov 2015 · Tyler Benedict

In some respects, the road bike category is getting more diversified, what with gravel and adventure bike joining the endurance, fondo, crit and racing road bikes on the showroom floor lately. In others, it’s consolidating with the clever use of design and materials to produce bikes like the Scott Solace that excel across a wide …

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road.cc
Scott Solace 15 Disc

Jun 2015 · Stu Kerton

Beautiful frame that offers comfort and performance in equal measure. Upgrade the wheels and tyres for even more speed

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Bicycling
Scott Contessa Solace 35

Mar 2015 · Jennifer Sherry

Reliable and unforgettable

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Road Bike Action
RBA Test: Scott Solace 20

Oct 2014 · R BA

The endurance road bike rounds out the line

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Cycling Tips
Scott Contessa Solace 15 review

Aug 2014

<p>The Scott Solace exists in both women’s and men’s models. It’s a model designed to be fast, with comfort elements, allowing the infrequent weekend rider to progress into the occasional weekday morning, and even through to riding every morning. CyclingTips’ Caz Whitehead put the Scott Contessa Solace through its paces and wrote this review. Before …</p>

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Solace Disc HMX / IMP Carbon technology Road Comfort geometry

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Fork

Solace HMX Flatmount Disc 1 1/8" Carbon steerer Alloy Dropout

Bottom Bracket

Shimano BB-R9100-PB

Headset

Syncros Integrated

Stem

Syncros RR1.5 1 1/8" / four Bolt 31.8mm

Handlebar

Syncros RR1.0 Carbon Anatomic 31.8mm Oversize

Saddle

Syncros FL1.0 Carbon

Seatpost

Syncros Carbon FL1.0 27.2/350mm

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Dura-Ace RDR9150-SS 22 Speed Electronic

Front Derailleur

Shimano Dura-Ace FD-R9150Eletronic Shift System

Crank

Shimano Dura-Ace FC-R9100Hollowtech II 50x34 T

Shifters

Shimano Di2 ST-R9150 Disc Electronic Shift 22 Speed

Cassette

Shimano Dura Ace CS-R9100 11-30

Chain

Shimano Dura-Ace CN-HG901-11

Brakes

Shimano BR-R9170 Hyd Disc 160/F and 160/Rmm SM-RT900 CL Rotor

TypeShimano Dura-Ace Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Syncros RP1.0 Carbon Disc 24 Front / 24 Rear

Spokes

Syncros RP1.0

Front Hub

Syncros RP1.0 Disc

Rear Hub

Syncros RP1.0 Disc

Tires

Continental Grand Prix 4000 S II 700x28C

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