2021 Scott

Addict RC 30 prism

A carbon frame race bike with high-end components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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MSRP$3,999
Weight17.6 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
GroupsetUltegra
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Lowest gear

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41 mph

Addict RC 30 prism

40 mph

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Reviews
BikeRadar
Scott Addict RC 10 review

Jun 2022 · Simon von Bromley

Scott’s classic road racer reinvented for the modern era

Highs
  • Well-mannered handling

  • Great balance of pedalling stiffness and comfort

  • Tidy but adjustable cockpit

  • Includes a power meter

Lows
  • Mid-range tyres don’t do the frameset justice

  • Less tyre clearance than the competition

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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 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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Cyclist
Scott Addict RC 30 road bike review

Sep 2020 · Marc Abbott

Habit-forming road racer-cum all-rounder that excels on ascents

Highs
  • Lightweight

  • Superb brakes

  • Rapid and engaging on rolling roads and climbs

  • Neat cable integration

Lows
  • Still areas where weight could be lost

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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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road.cc
Scott Addict RC 30 2020

Mar 2020 · Stu Kerton

Superb stiffness levels and great handling makes this one fun aero bike to ride hard

Highs
  • Very clever cable routing

  • Impressive race performance

Lows
  • Gear hanger is quite exposed to accidental damage

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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-BB71-41B

Headset

Syncros Addict RC Integrated

Stem

Syncros RR iC 1 1/4"

Handlebar

Syncros Creston iC 2.0 Compact Alloy

Saddle

Syncros Belcarra Regular 2.0

Seatpost

Syncros Duncan 1.0 Aero

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra RD-R8000-SS 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 CS-R7000 11-30

Chain

Shimano CN-HG601-11

Brakes

Shimano BR-R8070 Hyd.Disc

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Syncros RP2.0 Disc 28 Front / 28 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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