2020 Scott

Scale 970

A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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MSRP$999
Weight28.0 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRockShox 30 Silver TK
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetSX Eagle
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Scale 970
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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 970

27 mph

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

Jul 2021

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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
Scott’s Contessa Scale 900 Hardtail Keeps Things Simple

Mar 2019

A crisp, clean women’s mountain bike—with SRAM NX Eagle—for XC racing and riding.

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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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Specs
Build
Frame

Scale Alloy 6061 Custom Butted Tubing Boost QR 5x141mm / Tapered HT / BB92 Internal Cable Routing / replaceable hanger

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Fork

RockShox 30 Silver TK Solo Air Tapered Steerer / Reb. Adj. Remote Lockout / 100mm travel

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB PF integrated / shell 41x92mm

Headset

Syncros OE Press Fit E2 / Tapered 1.5"-1 1/8" OD 50/62mm / ID 44/56mm

Stem

Syncros Alloy 6061 oversized 31.8mm / 1 1/8" / 6° angle

Handlebar

Syncros Alloy 6061 T shape Flat / 9° / 740mm

Saddle

Syncros Belcarra Regular 2.5

Seatpost

Syncros / 31.6x400mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

Femin FP873ZU

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 SX Eagle

Brakes

Shimano MT201 Disc 180/F and 160/R SM-RT10 CL rotor

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Syncros / 32H

Spokes

Stainless Black 15G / 1.8mm

Front Hub

Formula CL51

Rear Hub

Shimano FH-MT200-B CL / Boost QR 5x141mm

Tires

Maxxis Rekon Race / 2.25" / 60TPI

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