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2019 Scott

Foil 30

A carbon frame aero bike with upper mid-range components and shimano 105 rim brakes.
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Weight17.2 lbs  
FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
Groupset105
BrakesShimano 105 Rim
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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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41 mph

Foil 30

40 mph

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Reviews

Summary

The Scott Foil is a fast and versatile aero bike that combines aerodynamic efficiency with a comfortable ride quality, making it suitable for both racing and challenging surfaces. While it excels in handling and braking performance, some reviews note that the stock wheelset and additional weight can detract from its speed potential. The bike's design and geometry have been praised for their balance between aerodynamics and ride comfort, though some components may require upgrades to fully unlock its performance.

Pros
  • Fast and versatile aero design

  • Comfortable ride quality

  • Exceptional braking performance

  • Balanced geometry for confident handling

  • Suitable for both racing and rough terrain

Cons
  • Stock wheelset may limit speed potential

  • Additional weight compared to rim-brake models

  • Some components may require upgrades for optimal performance

Key Quotes
To a cyclist awakening from a five-year coma, the Scott Foil Disc might seem like an April Fools’ Day prank.
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The Foil is one of the most accomplished aero bikes around
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Bikerumor
New Scott Foil updates its wind cheating abilities with completely hidden cable routing

Aug 2020 · Zach Overholt

Exposed cables are so 2018, right? That seems to be the case if you look to the newest crop of super bikes headed for the Tour. For Scott, their Foil already had a light weight, aerodynamically optimized frame. The next logical step was to eliminate those exposed cables and create a front end that not only […]

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Cycling Weekly
Scott Foil Premium

May 2020 · Alex Ballinger

£8,000 of uncompromising and stylish speed

Highs
  • Truly rapid

  • Stunning to look at

  • Almost perfect out of the box

Lows
  • Power meter was sorely missed

  • Quite impractical

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BikeRadar
Scott Foil Disc 10 Di2 review

Oct 2018 · Warren Rossiter

The Foil is one of the most accomplished aero bikes around, but a full aero package would be good. Buy if you want one of the best aero road bikes on the market right now and are prepared to upgrade the wheels

Highs
  • Wonderfully reactive handling, fast and forgiving with it

Lows
  • Wheels are outclassed by the chassis

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Road Bike Action
Bike Test: Scott Foil

Jul 2018 · Troy Templin

Scott’s aero road bike brings the roadie out in a mountain biker

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VeloNews
Scott Foil 10 Disc

Mar 2018 · William Tracy

Scott found ways to make the Foil 10 Disc something you’d be happy to ride on the regular.

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Bicycling
First Look: Scott's New Disc Brake Equipped Foil and Updates to the Addict Disc For Every Budget

Aug 2017 · Matt Phillips

​Scott's new road bikes for 2018 include disc brakes on a more aerodynamic version of the Paris-Roubiax winning Foil, and updates to the Addict for every kind of rider

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Velo
First Ride: Scott Foil Disc

Aug 2017

If you’re after an aerodynamic road bike with all-around capabilities and tons of solid braking, give the Scott Foil Disc a shot.

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Canadian Cycling Magazine
Scott Foil 30 review

Aug 2016 · Philippe Tremblay

An aero frame that provides exceptional comfort with a value-oriented build

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

FOIL HMF / IMP, F01 AERO Carbon tech. Road Race geometry Replaceable Dropout STD Seattube / INT BB

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Fork

FOIL HMF 1 1/4"-1 1/2" Carbon steerer Integrated Carbon Dropout

Bottom Bracket

Shimano BB-RS500-PB

Headset

Syncros Integrated

Stem

Syncros FOIL 1 1/4"

Handlebar

Syncros Creston 2.0 Aero 31.8mm

Saddle

Syncros Belcarra 2.0

Seatpost

Syncros FOIL aero Carbon

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano 105 RD-R7000 22 Speed

Front Derailleur

Shimano 105 FD-R7000

Crank

Shimano 105 FC-R7000 Compact Hyperdrive 52x36 T

Shifters

Shimano 105 ST-R7000 Dual control 22 Speed

Cassette

Shimano 105 CS-R7000 11-30

Chain

Shimano CN-HG601-11

Brakes

Shimano 105 BR-R7010F / R7010R rear Super SLR Dual pivot / Direct mount

TypeShimano 105 Rim

Wheels
Rims

Syncros RR2.0 18 Front / 24 Rear

Tires

Continental Grand Sport Race Fold 700x25C

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