2020 Scott

Addict RC 20

A carbon frame race bike with high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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MSRP$4,799
Weight17.4 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 12 Electronic
GroupsetForce eTap
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
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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

(climbing)

41 mph

Addict RC 20

40 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
XXS

5'1" – 5'6"

XS

5'4" – 5'9"

SM

5'7" – 5'11"

MD

5'9" – 6'1"

LG

6'0" – 6'4"

XL

6'2" – 6'6"

XXL

6'4" – 6'9"

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Rider Fit Notes
  • 6'0", size LG, Just right
  • 5'10", size XL, Fits large
Reviews
Gran Fondo Magazine
SCOTT Addict RC Pro road bike in review

Oct 2021 · Tobias Hörsch

SCOTT are confident enough not to send the flagship version of the Addict RC series into this group test, settling on the Addict RC Pro instead. No wonder, since the differences to the top-end model are limited. Besides a different carbon layup for the frame, the RC Pro uses a Shimano DURA-ACE Di2 groupset instead of SRAM RED eTap AXS, and Syncros wheels instead of Zipp. Is that enough for it to hold its own against the four fastest race bikes of the 2021 season?

Highs
  • Excellent climbing performance, despite bulky tires and the highest weight in the test

  • Good vibration damping

  • Loves corners and carving thanks to the wide tires

  • Good combination of smoothness and directness

Lows
  • Low inherent comfort of the frame

  • Sacrifices pure race performance with large tires

  • No power meter installed

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Cycling Weekly
Scott Addict RC Pro

Nov 2020 · Michelle Arthurs-Brennan

A swift but enjoyable ride with Goldilocks "just right" qualities

Highs
  • Stiffness/compliance balance

  • Lightweight

  • Well designed internal cable routing system

Lows
  • Mech hanger (if we're really splitting hairs)

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Cycling News
Scott Addict RC 15 review

Aug 2020 · Josh Croxton

At less than half the price of the range-topping Addict RC Ultimate, is the Addict RC 15 less than half as good?

Highs
  • Confidence-inspiring ride

  • On-trend tan-walled tyres and matching saddle

  • Tubeless ready wheels

  • Ultegra Di2 is faultless as ever

Lows
  • Flimsy derailleur hanger

  • Only missing a power meter

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Velo
Scott Addict RC Pro road bike review

May 2020 · Dan Cavallari

The Addict RC Pro feels like a jack of all trades that's a lot of fun to ride, but it could stand to hone its main purpose to become a master in one category.

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Road Bike Action
First Ride: Scott Addict RC 20

May 2020 · David Kennedy

SRAM’s gearing matched with the high overall compliance of the Scott Addict RC 20 adds much needed versatility to the market of increasingly compartmentalized road bike designs. It is fully capable of tackling the rigors of modern road riding from minimally maintained gravel roads, to fire roads, as well as buttery smooth asphalt.

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road.cc
Scott Addict RC 30 2020

Mar 2020 · Stu Kerton

Superb stiffness levels and great handling makes this one fun aero bike to ride hard

Highs
  • Very clever cable routing

  • Impressive race performance

Lows
  • Gear hanger is quite exposed to accidental damage

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Cyclist
Scott Addict RC Ultimate review

Mar 2020 · James Spender

As good as a bike can be right now, ticking all boxes, with performance gains to spare. No escaping the price: worth it to some, not to all

Highs
  • Light

  • Responsive

  • Fast

  • Great engineering detail

Lows
  • None

  • Ignoring price

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Cycling Tips
Scott Addict RC 2020 first-ride review: Now aero’ized - CyclingTips

Jun 2019 · Dave Everett

It was 2007 when Scott first revealed its 790g ultra-light Addict platform. With it, Scott set a new benchmark for light and stiff racing frames, and a number of competitors spent years trying (with some success) to beat it. Since then, the Addict RC, Scott’s answer to a lightweight all-around race machine, has been ridden […]

Highs
  • Amazingly responsive, but still comfortable for all-day racing. Clever integration and attention to detail.

Lows
  • Not enough test time to decide.

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Addict RC Disc HMX Road Race geometry / Replaceable Derailleur Hanger internal cable routing

BB StandardBB86/BB92, 86.5mm, Press Fit

Fork

Addict HMX Flatmount Disc 1 ¼” – 1 ½” Eccentric Carbon fork steerer

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB PF ROAD 86.5

Headset

Syncros Addict RC Integrated

Stem

Syncros RR iC 1 1/4"

Handlebar

Syncros Creston iC 2.0 Compact Alloy

Saddle

Syncros Belcarra Regular 2.0

Seatpost

Syncros Duncan 1.0 Aero

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM FORCE eTap AXS 24 Speed Electronic Shift System

Front Derailleur

SRAM FORCE eTap AXS Electronic Shift System

Crank

SRAM FORCE Crankset 48/35 T

Shifters

SRAM FORCE eTap AXS HRD Shift-Brake System

Cassette

SRAM FORCE XG1270 10-33

Chain

SRAM FORCE

Brakes

SRAM FORCE eTap AXS HRD Shift-Brake System Flatmount 160/F and 160/R Centerline XR rotor

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Syncros RP2.0 Disc 28 Front / 28 Rear Syncros thru-axle plug-in

Tires

Schwalbe ONE Race-Guard Fold 700x28C

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