2021 Scott
Ransom 400
A 24″ aluminum frame mountain youth bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price
$1,699| Weight | 29.8 lbs |
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| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 130 / 140mm |
| Fork | X-Fusion SLANT |
| Shock | X-Fusion |
| Wheels | 24″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | Deore |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
For This Bike
Aug 2021 · Robin Weaver
The Ransom loves the rough stuff, but more mid-stroke support would better balance the ride
Really capable when things get steep and rough
Great tyre combination
TwinLoc remote helps to tame all the travel and make the Ransom an efficient climber
Hard to get the suspension properly balanced
Not everyone will like the additional handlebar clutter the TwinLoc system brings
Spec isn’t great for the money
Jun 2021 · Felix Stix
Over the years, we've tested countless versions of the SCOTT Ransom. With its 170 mm travel it has always had to face a very capable and rowdy competition, but how did it fare against a more restrained test field in our group test? In typical SCOTT fashion, the Ransom is very light despite the burly FOX 38 fork and wide 2.6” tires, but does it still stand a chance uphill?
Incredibly stylish and eye-catching look
Intuitive handling
Comfortable and fast on long tours
Undefined handling at high speeds
Lever ergonomics in the cockpit
Inconsistent spec
Mar 2021 · Ralf Hauser
The Ransom eRIDE delivers the all-round capabilities that you'd typically expect from bikes with less travel.
Highly capable all-rounder.
Plush suspension with nice progression for big hit performance.
Steep seat tube and long chainstays make steepest climbs climbable.
Clacking motor (although not as noisy as on some other frames).
Purion display out-of-date.
Technically not approved for bike park usage
Nov 2020
Get your kids up to speed and shredding hard with the new Ransom 400 & 600, with pro-level, kid-specific geometry, suspension and components!
Jun 2020
Travis Engel's Scott Ransom is still his one and only, marking the first time we've picked the same bike for a Dream Build two years in a row.
May 2019 · Spencer Johnson
If the Scott Ransom is a bike that you’re unfamiliar with, you’re not alone. That’s in part due to the fact that before this year, the bike was last produced in 2006. The 2019 model comes with more suspension, bigger wheels, and a list of adjustments that help it stand out from the noise. The Ransom strikes me as a very technical bike. There are many adjustments to be made to the suspension, shock linkage, wheel size and rear spring curve. I imagine while listing the attributes Scott wanted for the new Ransom, the engineers made a long list and said, “Yes, all of it.” This is not a bike that was slapped together, but a project designed to push the envelope in a sensible way. This Ransom 910 features a complex twin lock system that actuates the front fork and rear shock simultaneously with two adjustments. With the flip of your left thumb you can send the bike into one of two setups. The first is a firmer “traction mode” which effectively lifts the bottom bracket height and firms the suspension. The second is a full lockout mode—front and rear. The rear shock features an additional adjustment that I haven’t experienced before. The Fox Nude rear shock has a ramp adjustment that changes the size of the shock’s air chamber to give a more linear feel or progressive ramp. Riders are also able to pick their wheel size. The bike that was tested came with 29 inch hoops, but you can also opt to run 27.5 wheels if that’s your thing.
Apr 2019 · McCoy
The shuttle bike that isn’t afraid to pedal
Jan 2019
One of the most versatile, fun to ride and beautiful bikes we've ridden! The new Scott Ransom does everything well and excels in certain areas, making it our bike of the year.
| Frame | Ransom 24"/26" Alloy 6061 Custom Butted Tubing Tapered Headtube / BB73 Internal cable routing UDH 148x12mm Hanger Standard: UDH |
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| Fork | X-Fusion Slant RC 26 / 140mm / tapered Kids Bike Tune Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | X-Fusion 02Pro R Trunnion Rebound Adjuster / Kids Bike Tune Travel 130mm / 165x45mm Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | Prowheel BB73 |
| Headset | Syncros OE Press Fit / Reduce 1.5"-1 1/8" OD 50/62mm / ID 44/56mm |
| Stem | Syncros 6061 Alloy Oversized 31.8mm / 1 1/8" / 7° angle |
| Handlebar | Syncros T-Bar / Alloy 6061 T shape Flat / 9° / 600mm Syncros Youth 115 |
| Saddle | Syncros Future Pro |
| Seatpost | Syncros dropper DUNCAN Remote 31.6mm / 80mm / Kid centric custom tune Type: Dropper |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore RD-M5100 11-Speed |
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| Crank | Prowheel CHARM-32T 2PC Boost / 127mm |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore SL-M5100-R |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-M5100-11 / 11-51 |
| Chain | KMC X11 |
| Brakes | Shimano BR-MT500 Disc Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano BL-MT501 |
| Rims | Syncros DP30 / 32H / 30mm |
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| Spokes | Stainless Black 15G / 1.8mm |
| Front Hub | Formula DC-71 IS / 15x100mm |
| Rear Hub | Formula DC-3248 IS / Boost 12x148mm |
| Tires | Front: Kenda Hellkat K1201 / 60TPI / Folding / 24x2.4, Rear: Kenda Hellkat K1201 / 60TPI / Folding / 24x2.4 |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano Deore SM-RT56 / IS / F: 180mm / R: 160mm |
Last updated July 17
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