2021 Scott

Addict RC 15 prism

A carbon frame race bike with high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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MSRP$5,599
Weight16.9 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Carbon
Drivetrain2 × 11 Electronic
GroupsetUltegra Di2
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Lowest gear

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41 mph

Addict RC 15 prism

40 mph

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Reviews
BikeRadar
Scott Contessa Addict RC 15 review

May 2022 · Katherine Moore

A bike that’s set alight the women’s professional peloton while appealing to recreational riders too

Highs
  • Effortlessly carries speed and always turns heads

Lows
  • Aggressive race position won’t suit all riders

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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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road.cc
Scott Addict RC 15 2021

Oct 2021 · Stu Kerton

Very fast feeling bike with a great ride quality, although it's up against some tough competition on price

Highs
  • Smooth, clean looks

  • Good spec list

  • Balanced handling

Lows
  • Up against some well-priced competition

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Road Bike Action
SCOTT ADDICT RC 20 REVIEW - Road Bike Action

Oct 2021 · David Kennedy

Scott has refined the Addict to be a competitive, all-around road bike for 2020. At 17.84 pounds, the Addict RC isn’t a featherweight. Price wise, the RC 20

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Cycling Weekly
Scott Addict RC 15

Apr 2021 · Simon Smythe

The latest iteration of Scott's lightweight bike is ridden by Team DSM – this mid-range version brings pro-level performance to a much lower price point

Highs
  • Cable integration

  • Wheels

  • Handling

  • Comfort

Lows
  • Saddle

  • Tyres

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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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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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Specs
Build
Frame

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

Fork

Addict RC HMX Flatmount Disc 1 1/4"-1 1/2" Eccentric Carbon steerer

Bottom Bracket

Shimano SM-BB72-41B

Headset

Syncros Addict RC Integrated

Stem

Syncros RR iC 1 1/4"

Handlebar

Syncros Creston iC 1.5 Compact Alloy

Saddle

Syncros Belcarra Regular 2.0

Seatpost

Syncros Duncan 1.0 Aero

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra Di2 RD-R8050-SS 22 Speed Electronic Shift System

Front Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra Di2 FD-R8050 Electronic Shift System

Crank

Shimano Ultegra FC-R8000 Hollowtech II 52x36 T

Shifters

Shimano Ultegra ST-R8070 22 Speed Electronic Shift System

Cassette

Shimano Ultegra CS-R8000 11-30

Chain

Shimano Ultegra CN-HG701-11

Brakes

Shimano BR-R8070 Hyd.Disc

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Syncros Capital 1.0 35 Disc 24 Front / 24 Rear Syncros thru-axle plug-in

Tires

Front: Schwalbe ONE Race-Guard Fold 700x28C, Rear: Schwalbe ONE Race-Guard Fold 700x28C

Disc Rotors

Shimano SM-RT800 CL rotor 160/F and 160/R

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