2021 Scott

Contessa Addict Gravel 15

A carbon frame women’s gravel bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.

Manufacturer Price

$2,999
Weight19.6 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
GroupsetGRX 800, GRX 600
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Terrain
smoothrugged
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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)

36 mph

Contessa Addict Gravel 15

36 mph

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Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

Sizing
XS

4'11" – 5'5"

SM

5'2" – 5'7"

MD

5'4" – 5'10"

LG

5'7" – 6'1"

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Reviews
Bicycling
Scott’s Updated Addict Gravel Is a Racer's Dream

Nov 2022

One of the lightest gravel options on the market, the updated Addict Gravel features aerodynamic updates and more tire clearance.

Highs
  • Lightweight

  • Agile and stable in rough terrain

  • Beautiful paint and finish

Lows
  • Not dropper post compatible

  • Integrated routing make fit changes more complicated

  • Press Fit bottom bracket

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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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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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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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Bikerumor
2022 Scott Addict Gravel carbon gravel bike is all-new, aero & all integrated!

Jul 2021

The all-new 2022 Scott Addict Gravel aero carbon gravel bike goes fully-integrated in light, aerodynamic reboot for on & off-road adventures!

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Cyclist
Scott Addict Gravel: a seminal design is brought up to date

Jul 2021 · Sam Challis

Scott adjusts geometry, hides cables and improves aerodynamics in its latest Addict Gravel

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Velo
Scott refines Addict Gravel for speed and handling

Jul 2021 · Ben Delaney

Longer, with more tire clearance, and more aero – the Addict Gravel takes cues from Scott's aero road bikes and its mountain bikes.

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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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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Addict Gravel Disc HMF Carbon technology Gravel Race geometry / Replaceable Derailleur Hanger

BB StandardBSA, 68mm, Threaded

Fork

Addict Gravel Disc HMF Flatmount 1 1/8"-1 1/4" tapered Carbon steerer Alloy Dropout

Bottom Bracket

Shimano BB-RS500

Headset

Syncros Integrated

Stem

Syncros RR2.0 1 1/8" / four Bolt 31.8mm

Handlebar

Syncros Creston 2.0 Flare Alloy 31.8mm

Saddle

Syncros Celista 2.0 (V-Concept) Cutout

Seatpost

Syncros Duncan1.0 27.2/350mm

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano GRX RD-RX810 22 Speed

Front Derailleur

Shimano GRX FD-RX810-F

Crank

Shimano GRX FC-RX600-11 46x30T

Shifters

Shimano GRX ST-RX600 Disc 22 Speed

Cassette

Shimano CS-HG700 11-34

Chain

Shimano CN-HG601-11

Brakes

Shimano BR-RX400 Hyd Disc

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Syncros RP2.0 Disc Syncros RWS

Tires

Front: Schwalbe G-ONE Allround FOLD 700x35C, Rear: Schwalbe G-ONE Allround FOLD 700x35C

Disc Rotors

Shimano SM-RT70 CL rotor 160/F and 160/R

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