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2020 Scott

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

$8,999
Weight16.5 lbs  
FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Carbon
Drivetrain2 × 11 Electronic
GroupsetDura-Ace Di2
BrakesShimano Dura-Ace Hydraulic 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

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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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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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BikeRadar
Scott Foil Premium Disc first ride review

Aug 2017 · Ben Delaney

On a quick two-hour ride aboard the Scott Foil Premium Disc, I found many things to love and really only one thing to complain about. . .

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Velo
First Ride: Scott Foil Disc

Aug 2017

If you’re after an aerodynamic road bike with all-around capabilities and tons of solid braking, give the Scott Foil Disc a shot.

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

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

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Fork

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

Bottom Bracket

Shimano SM-BB92-41B

Headset

Syncros Integrated

Handlebar

Syncros RR 1.0 Aero

Saddle

Syncros Belcarra V-Concept 1.0

Seatpost

Syncros Duncan 1.0

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 RD-R9150 22 Speed Electronic Shift System

Front Derailleur

Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 FD-R9150 Electronic Shift System

Crank

Shimano Dura-Ace FC-R9100 Hollowtech II 52x36 T

Shifters

Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 ST-R9170 Dual control 22 Speed Electronic Shift System

Cassette

Shimano Dura-Ace CS-R9100 11-30

Chain

Shimano Dura-Ace CN-HG901-11

Brakes

Shimano BR-R9170 Hyd Disc 160/F and 160/R SM-RT900 CL rotor

TypeShimano Dura-Ace Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Syncros Capital 1.0 50 Disc 24 Front / 24 Rear Syncros Plug-in RWS

Tires

Schwalbe PRO ONE Microskin, TL-Easy, Fold 700x28C

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