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Addict RC 20
A carbon frame race bike with high-end components and rim brakes.
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| Weight | 16.4 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | Ultegra |
| Brakes | 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
- 5'11", size MD, Just right
- 5'7", size 70, Just right
- 5'7", size XS, Just right
Summary
The Scott Addict RC is a high-performance race bike that excels in comfort, handling, and efficiency, making it suitable for both competitive racing and long-distance rides. Its lightweight frame, improved rigidity, and aerodynamic design contribute to its responsive and snappy feel. While it offers a wonderfully comfortable ride without sacrificing performance, some reviews note a harsh ride quality on rough roads and aggressive handling that may not suit beginners.
Superb frame and lightweight design
Improved rigidity and compliance
Responsive and snappy feel
Wonderfully comfortable ride without sacrificing performance
Aerodynamic optimization with F01 Airfoil tube shapes
Harsh ride quality on rough roads
Aggressive handling may not suit beginners
Schwalbe tyres are puncture prone
Scott blends aggression with comfort that has earned the Addict RC Pro a spot on our Editor’s Choice list.
Cycling WeeklyThe rigidity of the frame converts every revolution of the pedals into forward propulsion.
Gran Fondo MagazineWe are confident we’ve nailed the solution – some of our pros prefer mechanical shifting and were dubious about disc brakes, but as soon as they rode the bike they were reluctant to go back to their old Addict.
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Sep 2020 · David Kennedy
Scott has refined the Addict to be a competitive, all-around road bike for 2020. At 17.84 pounds, the Addict RC isn’t a featherweight. Price wise, the RC 20
Aug 2020 · Josh Croxton
At less than half the price of the range-topping Addict RC Ultimate, is the Addict RC 15 less than half as good?
Confidence-inspiring ride
On-trend tan-walled tyres and matching saddle
Tubeless ready wheels
Ultegra Di2 is faultless as ever
Flimsy derailleur hanger
Only missing a power meter
May 2020 · Dan Cavallari
The Addict RC Pro feels like a jack of all trades that's a lot of fun to ride, but it could stand to hone its main purpose to become a master in one category.
Mar 2020 · Stu Kerton
Superb stiffness levels and great handling makes this one fun aero bike to ride hard
Very clever cable routing
Impressive race performance
Gear hanger is quite exposed to accidental damage
Dec 2019 · Paul Norman
Scott has redesigned its Addict RC lightweight bike, with a reduced system weight, cockpit integration and aero features
Superb frame
Beautiful bike
Good fit with the integrated bars
Schwalbe tyres are puncture prone
Nov 2019 · Sam Challis
The Scott Addict has gained a host of new features, yet somehow it has got lighter
Jun 2019 · Dave Everett
It was 2007 when Scott first revealed its 790g ultra-light Addict platform. With it, Scott set a new benchmark for light and stiff racing frames, and a number of competitors spent years trying (with some success) to beat it. Since then, the Addict RC, Scott’s answer to a lightweight all-around race machine, has been ridden […]
Amazingly responsive, but still comfortable for all-day racing. Clever integration and attention to detail.
Not enough test time to decide.
Jun 2019 · Benjamin Topf
The brand new SCOTT Addict RC promises to be the perfect choice for professional athletes and ambitious privateers. A new GC contender?
| Frame | Addict HMF / IMP Carbon technology Road Race geometry / Replaceable Dropout |
|---|---|
| Fork | Addict HMF 1 1/8"-1 1/4" Carbon steerer Integrated Carbon Dropout |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano SM-BB71-41B |
| Headset | Syncros Integrated |
| Stem | Syncros RR2.0 1 1/8" / four Bolt 31.8mm |
| Handlebar | Syncros Creston 2.0 Compact Alloy 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Syncros Tofino T-Cutout 2.0 |
| Seatpost | Syncros Carbon FL1.0 27.2/350mm Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra RD-R8000-SS 22 Speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra FD-R8000 |
| Crank | Shimano Ultegra FC-R8000 Hollowtech II 52x36 T |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra ST-R8000 Carbon Dual control 22 Speed |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-R7000 11-30 |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG601-11 |
| Rims | Syncros RP2.0 18 Front / 24 Rear |
|---|---|
| Tires | Continental Grand Sport Race Fold 700x25C |
First added May 20
Last updated May 20
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