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Gambler 730
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension downhill bike with mid-range components.
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| Weight | 40.0 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 210 / 200mm |
| Fork | X-Fusion RV1 |
| Shock | X-Fusion |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 8 |
| Groupset | X5, X4 |
| Brakes | Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
Summary
The Scott Gambler is a lightweight, race-ready downhill bike praised for its balanced geometry and highly adjustable suspension. It offers a confident, stable ride in rough terrain with impressive small bump compliance and composed handling on larger hits. While it excels in race settings, some quirks like a stiff front fork and limited cockpit adjustability may not suit all riders.
Lightweight and fast
Highly adjustable geometry and suspension
Confidence-inspiring and stable handling
Race-ready spec and performance
Impressive small bump compliance
Stiff front fork may not suit average riders
Limited cockpit adjustability due to integrated bar/stem
Some front-end behavior quirks on small bumps
Less durable paint job
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 […]
| Frame | Gambler Alloy 6061 Hydroformed custom butted IDS-X DH 12x150mm Dropout BB height adjustable ISCG05 / 210mm rear travel BB Standard: BB86/BB92, 107mm, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | X-fusion RV1 27.5" 200mm travel / Coil Hi-Lo Comp / Rebound 20mm through axle / Alloy steerer Spring rates S: soft M: medium L: firm Travel: 200mm Spring Type: Coil |
| Shock | X-Fusion Vector R Coil Rebound Custom tuned / 241x76mm Spring rates S: 400 / M: 450 / L: 500 Travel: 210mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Race Face BB107 BSA83 |
| Headset | Syncros DH Semi integrated / straight 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 | Wellgo B155U SCT / flat / w/replaceable pins |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X5 Medium cage / 8 Speed |
|---|---|
| Crank | Race Face Chester 36T Alloy chainring / 165mm |
| Shifters | SRAM X4 Trigger Shifter / 8 Speed |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-830 / 11-28 T |
| Chain | KMC Z-7 |
| Chain Guide | E.thirteen LG-1 ISCG05 / w/Taco |
| Brakes | Shimano BR-MT520 4 piston / 203mm / SM-RT66L Rotor Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano BL-MT500 |
| Rims | Syncros MD30 Disc / 27.5" / 32H black / Tubeless Ready |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Industry / 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 |
First added May 20
Last updated May 20
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