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2020 Scott

Scale 930

A 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price

$1,799
Weight25.4 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkFox Rhythm Float 32
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetSX Eagle
BrakesShimano Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Scale 930
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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)

25 mph

Scale 930

27 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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Rider Fit Notes
  • 5'8", size MD, Fits small
Reviews

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 aluminum to carbon frames, cater to both beginners and seasoned racers, featuring technologies like the Twinloc lockout system and internal cable routing for clean aesthetics. While praised for their aggressive, race-inspired design and solid performance, some models face criticism for tire performance in wet conditions and limited customization options like the one-piece bar/stem combo.

Pros
  • Lightweight, rigid carbon cross country bike

  • Versatile platform for beginners and aspiring racers

  • Aggressive, race-inspired design

  • Twinloc lockout system with positive feel

  • Internal cable routing for clean lines

Cons
  • Tires leave something to be desired in wet conditions

  • The one-piece bar/stem combo can be limiting

  • Limited tyre clearance for wider tyres

  • Front derailleur compatibility!

Key Quotes
The Scott Scale 950 is a gateway drug to cross-country racing.
Bicycling
“very tactile feel, and they’re honestly the best and most ergonomic shifter solution I’ve ever tried for flatbars”
Bikerumor logoBikerumor
If you’re a privateer racer who’s interested in an uncomplicated, no compromise race bike then it comes highly recommended from me.
BikeRadar logoBikeRadar
It’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.
MBR logoMBR

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Bikerumor
Dangerholm’s mellow yellow Scott Scale project bike blurs lines between Gravel & MTB

Jul 2021 · Cory Benson

This Scott Scale Gravel mashup is what happens when MTB weight weenie project bike builder Dangerholm decides that he needs a gravel bike!

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MBR
Scott Scale 920 review - MBR

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.

Highs
  • Fast in every situation

Lows
  • Front derailleur compatibility!

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BikeRadar
Scott Scale 900 WC long-term review

Jan 2020 · Joe Norledge

An uncomplicated, no compromise race bike that's ideal for the privateer racer and comes highly recommended from me.

Highs
  • Competitively light, reliable race-ready machine

Lows
  • The one-piece bar/stem combo can be limiting

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Bicycling
The Scott Scale 950 Is a Great First Race Bike

Jul 2019 · Bobby Lea

You get a Fox 32 Float Rhythm fork, SRAM NX Eagle, and tubeless-ready wheels and tires—all for $1,600.

Highs
  • 100mm Fox 32 Float Rhythm fork

  • SRAM NX Eagle drivetrain

  • Shimano MT500 hydraulic disc brakes

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Canadian Cycling Magazine
My bike Monday: Scott Scale 720 Plus review

Jan 2017 · Matt Stetson

Big tires expand your performance

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Flow Mountain Bike
Flow's First Bite: 2017 Scott Scale

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 …

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Scale 3 Carbon / IMP technology / HMF BB92 / SW DM dropouts for Boost 12x148mm SDS2 advanced Shock & Standing Damping System ICCR Cable routing

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Fork

FOX 32 Float Rhythm Grip 3 / 3-Modes / 15x110mm QR axle / tapered steerer Reb. Adj. / Lockout / 100mm travel

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB PF integrated / shell 41x92mm

Headset

Syncros Pro Drop in / Tapered 1.5"-1 1/8" Bearing diameter size 42mm and 52mm

Stem

Syncros FL2.0 6° / integrated Spacer & Top Cap 6061 Alloy / 31.8mm / 1 1/8"

Handlebar

Syncros Fraser 2.0 / Alloy 6061 T shape Flat / 9° / 740mm Syncros Pro lock-on grips

Saddle

Syncros Belcarra Regular 2.5

Seatpost

Syncros Duncan 2.0 / 10mm offset 31.6x400mm

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM SX / Eagle 12 Speed

Crank

SRAM SX Eagle DUB Boost 32T

Shifters

SRAM SX Eagle Trigger

Cassette

SRAM SX-PG1210 / 11-50 T

Chain

SRAM CN NX Eagle

Brakes

Shimano MT401 Disc 180/F and 160/R SM-RT10 CL rotor

TypeShimano Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Syncros X-25 / 32H / 25mm Tubeless ready

Spokes

Stainless Black 15G / 1.8mm

Front Hub

Shimano HB-MT400-B CL / 15x110mm

Rear Hub

Shimano FH-MT400-B CL / Boost 12x148mm

Tires

WTB Ranger / 2.25" / 60 TPI / Aramid Bead / TCS Light Fast Rolling / Tubeless Ready

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