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Gambler 720
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension downhill bike with high-end components.
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| Weight | 38.1 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 210 / 203mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Elite Float 40 |
| Shock | Fox Van Performance |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 7 |
| Groupset | Truvativ Descendant, GX |
| Brakes | SRAM Code R Hydraulic Disc |
Summary
The Scott Gambler is a lightweight, race-ready downhill bike praised for its fantastic geometry and suspension performance. It offers extensive adjustability for different tracks and preferences, with a supple yet supportive ride that inspires confidence in high-speed rough terrain. While it excels as a competitive machine, some quirks like a stiff front end and integrated cockpit may not suit all riders.
Lightweight and fast
Extensive geometry and suspension adjustability
Confidence-inspiring and neutral handling
Race-ready spec and top-level parts
Supple suspension with good small bump compliance
Stiff front end may not suit average riders
Integrated bar/stem limits cockpit adjustments
Some quirks in suspension feel and durability
Less ideal for casual or bike park use
The Gambler 900 Tuned is about as race-ready as a bike comes.
BikeRadarThe new Scott Gambler has been unleashed, and it's lighter and faster than ever before.
MBRThe Gambler is an incredibly neutral feeling bike – it's free of any unwanted surprises, and no matter the terrain, whether it was extra-chunky and blown out, or fast and smooth, the handling remained consistent.Pinkbike
This right here is one very fast, very fun DH machine
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Dec 2019 · Mike Kazimer
The new Gambler is a whole different beast than its predecessor. We put it to the test.
Neutral, even-keeled handling
Easily adaptable to different tracks
Very light for a DH bike
Not the most durable paint job
Integrated bar / stem makes cockpit adjustments more difficult
Sep 2019 · Alex Evans
An impressively capable, good looking, race-ready machine that manages do to 99 per cent of the things someone should be looking for in a downhill race bike
Great geometry and suspension, loads of adjustability and fantastic spec
Some interesting quirks that can be ironed out
Jul 2019 · Danny Milner
After a long and very public development process the new Scott Gambler has been unleashed, and it's lighter and faster than ever before.
Light, solid, versatile race bike that flattens the toughest tracks
It's pointless unless you race or live in the mountains
Sep 2016 · Smurf
Red, white and beautiful
Apr 2016 · April 19, 2016
By the end of this review, it’ll be clear to you that the 2016 Scott Gambler is indeed a mighty fine downhill machine. This bike’s performance is no ‘fluke’ though. Its DNA stems from nearly 60 years of market leading design, development and technology. The birth of Scott started way back in 1958 when a talented engineer and ski racer by the name of Ed Scott decided that bamboo and steel ski poles just weren’t cutting it and invented the […]
Jun 2015 · Ian Collins
[ad3] Since 27.5″ wheels were introduced to the DH world, it would be an understatement to say that we’ve been curious about them and have wanted to run a side by side test compared to 26″ from the get go. When it comes to conducting proper testing, comparisons are often made poorly. For example, it would be neither fair nor accurate to test one bike with 27.5″ wheels versus a completely different bike rolling on 26″ wheels. Enter the 2015 Scott Gambler : from the ground up, it was designed to work perfectly with either wheel size, making it completely
| Frame | Gambler Alloy 6061 Hydroformed custom butted PF BB107 / IDS-X DH 12x150mm Dropout BB height adjustable ISCG05 / 210mm rear travel BB Standard: BB86/BB92, 107mm, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | FOX 40 FIT4 Performance Elite 27.5 203mm travel / Air Lo Comp / Rebound 20mm thru axle / Alloy steerer Travel: 203mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | FOX VAN RC Coil Low comp. / rebound Custom tuned / 241x76mm Spring rates S: 400 / M: 450 / L: 500 Travel: 210mm Spring Type: Coil |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM PF MTB104 Shell 104.5x41mm |
| Headset | Syncros DH adjustable Semi integrated / adj +-1° or +-2° with cup ID 49.6mm / OD 55mm |
| Stem | Syncros DH1.5 35mm / Direct Mount 45-50mm ext. |
| Handlebar | Syncros DH1.5 35mm / 800mm / 20mm Rise Syncros Pro DH dual lock-on grips |
| Saddle | Syncros XM2.5 / Steel Rails |
| Seatpost | Syncros DH2.0 / 31.6mm / Alloy6061 Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Grips | Syncros Pro DH dual lock-on |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX DH Short cage / 7 Speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | E.thirteen LG-1 ISCG05 / w/Taco |
| Crank | Truvativ Decendant 36T Alloy chainring / 165mm |
| Shifters | SRAM GX DH Trigger Shifter / 7 Speed |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG500-10 / 11-25T DH cassette |
| Chain | KMC X10 |
| Chain Guide | e*thirteen LG-1 with taco |
| Brakes | SRAM Code R 4 Piston / 200mm / centerline rotor Type: SRAM Code R Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Code R |
| Rims | Syncros MD30 Disc / 27.5 / 32H black / Tubeless Ready |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Champion / 2.0 black |
| Front Hub | Formula DHL-92 / 110x20mm thru axle |
| Rear Hub | Formula DHL-150 150x12mm thru axle / sealed bearings |
| Tires | Schwalbe Downhill Evolution Line Front: Magic Mary 27.5x2.35 Addix Ultra Soft Rear: Magic Mary 27.5x2.35 Addix Soft Supergravity |
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Last updated September 3
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