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Addict RC Ultimate
A carbon frame race bike with ultra high-end components and sram red hydraulic disc brakes.
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$11,999| Weight | 15.2 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | RED AXS |
| Power Meter | Red AXS |
| Brakes | SRAM RED Hydraulic Disc |
5'1" – 5'6"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'1"
6'0" – 6'4"
6'2" – 6'6"
6'4" – 6'9"
🐐 Estimated
- 6'0", size LG, Just right
- 5'10", size MD, Just right
- 5'10", size XL, Fits large
Summary
The Scott Addict RC is a high-performance race bike that combines lightweight construction with aerodynamic features, offering a responsive and comfortable ride. It excels in climbing and handling, with a design that encourages aggressive riding while maintaining all-day comfort. However, some reviews note a slight sluggishness with stock tyres and a higher price point compared to competitors.
Lightweight and stiff racing frames
Amazingly responsive, but still comfortable for all-day racing
Aero tube profiles and reduced waste
Well-mannered handling
Good balance of pedalling stiffness and comfort
Weight penalty due to aero tube profiles and integrated cable routing
Slightly sluggish feel with stock tyres
Price is higher than some competitors without offering the best value
The Addict RC feels exactly how I want a race bike to feel, but does it with just the right amount of additional comfort and control.
Cycling TipsThe Scott Addict RC 15 is an undiluted race bike.
Cycling WeeklyThe Addict RC is a competitively light, aerodynamic bike that inspires you to go faster and holds your hand while you do it.
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Jun 2022 · Simon von Bromley
Scott’s classic road racer reinvented for the modern era
Well-mannered handling
Great balance of pedalling stiffness and comfort
Tidy but adjustable cockpit
Includes a power meter
Mid-range tyres don’t do the frameset justice
Less tyre clearance than the competition
Oct 2021 · Stu Kerton
Very fast feeling bike with a great ride quality, although it's up against some tough competition on price
Smooth, clean looks
Good spec list
Balanced handling
Up against some well-priced competition
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
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
Cable integration
Wheels
Handling
Comfort
Saddle
Tyres
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?
Confidence-inspiring ride
On-trend tan-walled tyres and matching saddle
Tubeless ready wheels
Ultegra Di2 is faultless as ever
Flimsy derailleur hanger
Only missing a power meter
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.
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
Light
Responsive
Fast
Great engineering detail
None
Ignoring price
Jun 2019 · Dave Everett
It was 2007 when Scott first revealed its 790g ultra-light Addict platform. With it, Scott set a new benchmark for light and stiff racing frames, and a number of competitors spent years trying (with some success) to beat it. Since then, the Addict RC, Scott’s answer to a lightweight all-around race machine, has been ridden […]
Amazingly responsive, but still comfortable for all-day racing. Clever integration and attention to detail.
Not enough test time to decide.
| Frame | Addict RC Disc HMX SL Road Race geometry / Replaceable Derailleur Hanger Internal cable routing BB Standard: BB86/BB92, 86.5mm, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | Addict RC HMX SL Flatmount Disc 1 1/4"-1 1/2" Eccentric Carbon steerer |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB PF ROAD 86.5 |
| Headset | Syncros Addict RC Integrated |
| Handlebar | Syncros Creston iC SL Carbon combo |
| Saddle | Syncros Belcarra Regular 1.0 |
| Seatpost | Syncros Duncan SL Aero Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM RED eTap AXS 24 Speed Electronic Shift System |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | SRAM RED eTap AXS Electronic Shift System |
| Crank | SRAM RED Power meter Crankset 48/35 T |
| Power Meter | SRAM RED Power meter Crankset 48/35 T |
| Shifters | SRAM RED eTap AXS HRD Shift-Brake System Electronic Shift System |
| Cassette | SRAM RED XG1290 10-33 |
| Chain | SRAM RED |
| Brakes | SRAM RED eTap AXS HRD Shift-Brake System Flatmount Type: SRAM RED Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Zipp 303 Firecrest Disc Carbon clincher tubeless ready Syncros thru-axle plug-in SL |
|---|---|
| Tires | Front: Schwalbe PRO ONE Microskin, TL-Easy, Fold 700x28C, Rear: Schwalbe PRO ONE Microskin, TL-Easy, Fold 700x28C |
| Disc Rotors | SRAM Centerline XR rotor 160/F and 160/R |
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Last updated July 17
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