Gambler 720
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension downhill bike with high-end components.
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Weight | 38.1 lbs |
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Frame | Aluminum |
Suspension | Full, 210 / 203mm |
Fork | Fox Performance Elite Float 40 |
Shock | Fox Van Performance |
Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
Drivetrain | 1 × 7 |
Groupset | GX, Truvativ Descendant |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
For This Bike
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
Apr 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 […]
Mar 2016 · Sjones
Surefooted slayer that can take you through the risky business
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 |
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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: Air |
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 Tofino 2.0 / CrMo Rails |
Seatpost | Syncros DH2.0 / 31.6mm / Alloy6061 Type: Rigid |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX DH Short cage / 7 Speed |
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Crank | Truvativ Decendant 36T Alloy chainring / 165mm |
Shifters | SRAM GX DH Trigger Shifter / 7 Speed |
Cassette | SRAM CS PG-720 DH 11-25 |
Chain | KMC X11-1 |
Chain Guide | E.thirteen LG-1 ISCG05 / w/Taco |
Brakes | SRAM Code R 4 Piston / 200mm / centerline rotor Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Brake Levers | SRAM Code R |
Rims | Syncros MD30 Disc / 27.5" / 32H black / Tubeless Ready |
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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 Magic Mary 27.5x2.35" Addix Soft Super Gravity |
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