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2020 Scott

Foil 20

A carbon frame aero bike with high-end components and shimano ultegra hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$3,499
FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
GroupsetUltegra
BrakesShimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
Foil 20
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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

Foil 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
  • 5'5", size XS 49cm, Fits large
  • 5'11", size LG, Fits large
  • 5'8", size Small, Fits small
  • 5'11", size Small, Just right
  • 5'6", size XS, Just right
Reviews

Summary

The Scott Foil is a high-performance aero bike praised for its lightweight, aerodynamically optimized frame and completely hidden cable routing, offering no compromise to shifting or braking performance. It's noted for its stiffness, comfort, and speed, making it a versatile choice for racing and fast riding. However, some reviews mention it's not the lightest or fastest aero bike compared to competitors, and its ride can be firm.

Pros
  • Light weight, aerodynamically optimized frame

  • Completely hidden cable routing

  • Stiffness and comfort

  • Versatile aero bike

  • Excellent stiffness levels for sprinting and climbing

Cons
  • Not the lightest or fastest aero bike compared to competitors

  • Firm ride

  • Design not advanced beyond competition

Key Quotes
Exposed cables are so , right?
Bikerumor logoBikerumor
If you like to ride fast, then Scott’s aero bike – the Foil – should certainly be near the top of your dream ride list.
Cycling Weekly logoCycling Weekly
Scott’s first Foil Disc, released in 2017, was arguably the blueprint for what we now judge to be a modern aero race bike.
Cyclist logoCyclist
This is no one trick pony that delivers an extra mile an hour or two on the flat, it's quick everywhere thanks to excellent stiffness levels for sprinting and climbing
road.cc logoroad.cc

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road.cc
Scott Foil 10 2021

May 2021 · Stu Kerton

Sweet handling and a super stiff frameset make the Scott an easy-to-ride high-performance machine

Highs
  • Full internal cable routing gives a very smooth look

  • Confidence-inspiring handling traits

  • Impressive stiffness levels throughout

  • ETap's ratios make for great efficiency

Lows
  • Quite a firm ride

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Cyclist
Scott Foil 10 review

Apr 2021 · Sam Challis

A successful facelift has brought the Scott Foil Disc up to date

Highs
  • Stiffness

  • Comfort

  • Speed

Lows
  • Weight

  • Design not advanced beyond competition

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Bikerumor
New Scott Foil updates its wind cheating abilities with completely hidden cable routing

Aug 2020 · Zach Overholt

Exposed cables are so 2018, right? That seems to be the case if you look to the newest crop of super bikes headed for the Tour. For Scott, their Foil already had a light weight, aerodynamically optimized frame. The next logical step was to eliminate those exposed cables and create a front end that not only […]

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Cycling Weekly
Scott Foil Premium

May 2020 · Alex Ballinger

£8,000 of uncompromising and stylish speed

Highs
  • Truly rapid

  • Stunning to look at

  • Almost perfect out of the box

Lows
  • Power meter was sorely missed

  • Quite impractical

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Road Bike Action
Bike Test: Scott Foil

Jul 2018 · Troy Templin

Scott’s aero road bike brings the roadie out in a mountain biker

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BikeRadar
Scott Foil 20 Disc review

Jul 2018 · Guy Kesteven

Flat-out fast aero advantages with calm all-conditions confidence and all-day comfort. Buy if you want boosted all-day aero speed and serious power punch in a confidently calm package

Highs
  • Surefootedly connected and precise ride with serious power transfer and practical aero gains

Lows
  • Not the snappiest and liveliest character, but plays the long game superbly

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VeloNews
Scott Foil 10 Disc

Mar 2018 · William Tracy

Scott found ways to make the Foil 10 Disc something you’d be happy to ride on the regular.

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Bicycling
First Look: Scott's New Disc Brake Equipped Foil and Updates to the Addict Disc For Every Budget

Aug 2017 · Matt Phillips

​Scott's new road bikes for 2018 include disc brakes on a more aerodynamic version of the Paris-Roubiax winning Foil, and updates to the Addict for every kind of rider

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

FOIL DISC HMF / IMP, F01 AERO Carbon tech. Road Race geometry Replaceable Derailleur Hanger

Fork

FOIL DISC HMF 1 1/4"-1 1/2" Carbon steerer Integrated Carbon Dropout

Bottom Bracket

Shimano SM-BB71-41B

Headset

Syncros Integrated

Stem

Syncros FOIL 1 1/4"

Handlebar

Syncros Creston 1.5 Aero 31.8mm

Saddle

Syncros Belcarra V-Concept 2.0

Seatpost

Syncros Duncan 1.0

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra RD-R8000 22 Speed

Front Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra FD-R8000

Crank

Shimano Ultegra FC-R8000 Hollowtech II 52x36 T

Shifters

Shimano Ultegra ST-R8020 Carbon Dual control 22 Speed

Cassette

Shimano Ultegra CS-R8000 11-30

Chain

Shimano CN-HG701-11

Brakes

Shimano BR-R8070 Hyd Disc 160/F and 160/R SM-RT800 CL rotor

TypeShimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Syncros RR2.0 Disc 28 Front / 28 Rear Syncros RWS

Tires

Schwalbe ONE Race-Guard Fold 700x28C

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