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Ransom 720
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with upper mid-range components.
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| Weight | 32.7 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 170 / 170mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Float 36 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | NX Eagle |
| Brakes | Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
Summary
The Scott Ransom is a versatile enduro bike praised for its aggressive geometry, long travel suspension, and innovative TwinLoc system, making it a formidable choice for steep and technical terrain. It offers a mix of climbing efficiency and descending prowess, though some reviews note suspension imbalances and a cluttered cockpit. The bike's ability to accommodate both 29er and 27.5-inch wheels adds to its adaptability.
Aggressive geometry and long travel suspension for technical terrain
Versatile TwinLoc system enhances ride quality
Accommodates both 29er and 27.5-inch wheels
Lightweight carbon construction
Stable and confidence-inspiring at high speeds
Suspension imbalances between front and rear
Cluttered cockpit due to TwinLoc system
Some components may require tuning for optimal performance
Seat angle could be steeper for better climbing
The bike you see here is a homewrecker. It’s the bridesmaid I met just before I left the bride standing at the altar.
BIKE MagazineBig-travel brawler with a confused character
BikeRadarThe Ransom strikes me as a very technical bike.
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Nov 2020 · Zach Overholt
Get your kids up to speed and shredding hard with the new Ransom 400 & 600, with pro-level, kid-specific geometry, suspension and components!
Nov 2020 · SCOTT Sports
The all-new Future Pro Ransom's balanced geometry paired with long-travel, custom-tuned suspension and dropper seatpost, the adjustability to run 24" or 26" wheels and tailored components means no rider is too young to show the trail what they're made of! .
Jun 2020
Travis Engel's Scott Ransom is still his one and only, marking the first time we've picked the same bike for a Dream Build two years in a row.
Jul 2019 · Christoph Bayer
Plush 170 mm travel, 29″ wheels, slack head angle and sophisticated features: the SCOTT Ransom promises to be a capable Enduro bike. We wanted to find out if it could deliver on the trail and we were in for a surprise. Here you’ll find an overview of the best budget enduro bike 2019 in test […]
Efficient and light-footed climber
Plush suspension
Predictable handling
The Descend mode lacks support
Expensive
The TwinLoc system isn't necessary on the fork
Tires feel a little vague for some riders
Jul 2019 · Seb Stott
Quick climber and potentially flat-out on descents, but let down by mismatched suspension
Super-supple rear suspension maintains momentum while holding travel in reserve
Stable and confidence-inspiring on fast, rough straights
Rear suspension lacks support, so the bike pitches backwards in turns
Slack(ish) seat angle and soft back-end make for lazy pedalling unless locked out
May 2019 · Spencer Johnson
If the Scott Ransom is a bike that you’re unfamiliar with, you’re not alone. That’s in part due to the fact that before this year, the bike was last produced in 2006. The 2019 model comes with more suspension, bigger wheels, and a list of adjustments that help it stand out from the noise. The Ransom strikes me as a very technical bike. There are many adjustments to be made to the suspension, shock linkage, wheel size and rear spring curve. I imagine while listing the attributes Scott wanted for the new Ransom, the engineers made a long list and said, “Yes, all of it.” This is not a bike that was slapped together, but a project designed to push the envelope in a sensible way. This Ransom 910 features a complex twin lock system that actuates the front fork and rear shock simultaneously with two adjustments. With the flip of your left thumb you can send the bike into one of two setups. The first is a firmer “traction mode” which effectively lifts the bottom bracket height and firms the suspension. The second is a full lockout mode—front and rear. The rear shock features an additional adjustment that I haven’t experienced before. The Fox Nude rear shock has a ramp adjustment that changes the size of the shock’s air chamber to give a more linear feel or progressive ramp. Riders are also able to pick their wheel size. The bike that was tested came with 29 inch hoops, but you can also opt to run 27.5 wheels if that’s your thing.
Apr 2019 · McCoy
The shuttle bike that isn’t afraid to pedal
Jan 2019
One of the most versatile, fun to ride and beautiful bikes we've ridden! The new Scott Ransom does everything well and excels in certain areas, making it our bike of the year.
| Frame | Ransom Alloy SL 6011 custom butted / VLK Virtual 4 Link kinematic 27.5" (2.6 & 2.8) and 29" (2.4 & 2.6) tire compatible with Geo -BB adj. TBC Trunnion box construction / Boost 12x148mm BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | FOX 36 Float Performance Air Grip 3 / 3-Modes / 15x110mm QR axle 44mm offset / tapered steerer Reb. Adj. / Lockout / 170mm travel Travel: 170mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | FOX NUDE T EVOL Trunnion SCOTT custom w. travel / geo adj. 3 modes: Lockout-Traction Control-Descend custom large air volume / DPS / Reb. Adj. Travel 170-120-Lockout / 205X65mm Travel: 170mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB PF integrated / shell 41x92mm |
| Headset | Syncros Pro Press Fit E2 / Tapered 1.5"-1 1/8" OD 50/62mm / ID 44/56mm |
| Stem | Syncros XM1.5 / Alloy 6061 integrated Spacer & Top Cup / 31.8mm / 0° / 1 1/8" |
| Handlebar | Syncros Hixon 1.5 Rise / Alloy 20140D.B. 20mm rise / 8° / 780mm Syncros Pro lock-on grips |
| Saddle | Syncros Tofino 2.0 / CRMO rails |
| Seatpost | Syncros Dropper 2.0 / Remote 31.6mm / S 125mm / M & L & XL 150mm Type: Dropper |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX / Eagle 12 Speed |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM NX Eagle DUB Boost 32T |
| Shifters | SRAM NX Eagle Trigger |
| Cassette | SRAM NX / PG1230 / 11-50 T |
| Chain | SRAM CN NX Eagle |
| Chain Guide | SCOTT custom |
| Brakes | Shimano MT520 4 Piston Disc 203/F and 180/R mm SM-RT66 Rotor Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Syncros Revelstoke 2.5 6 Bolt F: 15x110mm, R: 12x148mm Boost 30mm Tubeless ready rim 28H |
|---|---|
| Tires | Front : Maxxis Minion DHF / 2.6" / 120TPI Kevlar Bead / EXO / TR / 3C Maxx Terra Rear : Maxxis Minion DHF / 2.6" / 120TPI Kevlar Bead EXO / Silk Shield / TR / 3C Maxx Terra |
First added May 20
Last updated May 20
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