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Today’s Deals2019 Scott
Scale RC 900 SL
A 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components.
| Weight | 20.0 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 100mm |
| Fork | Fox Factory Float 32 |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XTR |
| Brakes | Shimano XTR Hydraulic Disc |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
🐐 Estimated
Summary
The Scott Scale series is celebrated as a versatile and competitive cross-country bike, offering a mix of lightweight design, efficient power delivery, and race-ready geometry. Its models, from entry-level to high-end, are praised for their aggressive, race-inspired design and the ability to grow with the rider's skills. The suspension, particularly the Fox 32 Float Rhythm fork and Twinloc lockout system, receives high marks for performance, though some note limitations in tire clearance and wet condition traction.
Lightweight and efficient design
Race-ready geometry and handling
Versatile platform for beginners and racers
High-quality suspension performance
Aggressive, race-inspired aesthetic
Limited tire clearance for wider tires
Tires less effective in wet conditions
Aluminum frame may not appeal to carbon enthusiasts
The Scott Scale 950 is a gateway drug to cross-country racing.Bicycling
If you’re a privateer racer who’s interested in an uncomplicated, no compromise race bike then it comes highly recommended from me.
BikeRadarIt’s the XC race bike that maintains a laser sharp focus on the task at hand, while retaining a lighter side to its personality that makes it fun and surprisingly capable too.
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Apr 2020 · Alan Muldoon
If you’re after a cross country race hardtail with a proven track record, then look no further than the Scott Scale 920.
Fast in every situation
Front derailleur compatibility!
Jan 2020 · Joe Norledge
An uncomplicated, no compromise race bike that's ideal for the privateer racer and comes highly recommended from me.
Competitively light, reliable race-ready machine
The one-piece bar/stem combo can be limiting
Mar 2019 · Selene Yeager
A crisp, clean women’s mountain bike—with SRAM NX Eagle—for XC racing and riding.
Jan 2017 · Matt Stetson
Big tires expand your performance
Jul 2016 · Jason Sumner
The new lighter Scott Scale goes a long way toward defining what the company is all about: racing — and winning. - Mtbr.com
Jun 2016
Check out the Scott Spark too, and our first impressions of the dual suspension brother to the Scale here: 2017 Scott Spark. New Scott Scale Dropping weight at the same time improving the comfort and handling of a new bike must be quite a tall task to pull off, but from what we’ve seen it’s …
| Frame | Scale RC Carbon / IMP technology / HMX SL 1x optimized / BB92 / SW dropouts for Boost 12x148mm SDS2 advanced Shock & Standing Damping System ICCR Cable routing lightest frame 849g BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | FOX 32 SC Float Factory Air / Kashima FIT4 3-Modes with low Speed adj. / Kabolt 15x110mm axle Tapered steerer / Lockout / Reb. Adj. 100mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano SM-BB94-41A / shell 41x92mm |
| Headset | Syncros FL1.5 Drop in / Tapered 1.5"-1 1/8" Ti bearing diameter size 42mm and 52mm |
| Handlebar | Syncros Fraser iC SL Carbon / 9° / 720mm / Syncros Pro lock-on grips Garmin mount |
| Saddle | Syncros XR1.0 SL / Carbon rails |
| Seatpost | Syncros FL1.0 SL Carbon 10mm offset / 31.6x400mm Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XTR RD-M9100 SGS Shadow Plus / 12 Speed |
|---|---|
| Crank | Raceface Next SL 32T |
| Shifters | Shimano XTR SL-M9100-I / Rapidfire Plus 2 way release / Ispec EV clamp |
| Cassette | Shimano XTR CS-M9100-12 / 10-51 T |
| Chain | Shimano CN-M9100 |
| Chain Guide | SCOTT custom |
| Brakes | Shimano XTR M9100 Disc 180/F and 160/R mm RT-MT900 CL Rotor Type: Shimano XTR Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Syncros Silverton 1.0 F: 15x110mm, R: 12x148mm Boost 26mm Tubeless ready rim / DT Swiss 190 Ratchet System & XTR Driver / DT RWS w/Removable Lever with Tool |
|---|---|
| Tires | Maxxis Rekon Race / 2.25" / 120TPI Kevlar Bead TR Tubeless Ready / EXO Syncros Eco Sealant |
First added May 20
Last updated May 20
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