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Scale 24 disc
A 24″ aluminum frame mountain youth bike with mid-range components and tektro mechanical disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price
$429| Weight | 26.5 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 50mm |
| Fork | Suntour XCT |
| Wheels | 24″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 8 |
| Groupset | Tourney |
| Brakes | Tektro Mechanical Disc |
Summary
The Scott Scale is a highly regarded cross-country bike, praised for its lightweight design, efficient climbing, and race-ready performance. It offers a versatile platform suitable for both beginners and aspiring racers, with models featuring aggressive, race-inspired designs and tubeless-ready wheels. The bike's suspension, particularly the Fox 32 Float Rhythm fork, is noted for its supple off-the-top performance and grip. However, some models may lack confidence in technical terrain, and the tires can be less effective in wet conditions.
Lightweight design
Efficient climbing
Race-ready performance
Versatile platform for various skill levels
Supple suspension performance
Less confidence in technical terrain
Tires less effective in wet conditions
High cost for top-end models
The Scott Scale 950 is a gateway drug to cross-country racing.Bicycling
Point the Scale uphill and it’s brutally fast and efficient; rider inputs are quickly, precisely and rewardingly converted into forward motion.
BikeRadarIt’s the XC race bike that maintains a laser sharp focus on the task at hand, while retaining a lighter side to its personality that makes it fun and surprisingly capable too.
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Dec 2022 · Henry Quinney
The top-end HMX-SL frame sheds 22 grams compared to the outgoing model, to achieve a claimed weight of 847 g.
Dec 2022 · Alex Evans
The Scale is a fast-paced XC hardtail with performance that reaches beyond the traditional racing remit
Light weight
Loaded-up spec
Fun, fast and agile
Impressive frame construction
Lack of dropper post limits scope
Very costly
Jul 2021 · Cory Benson
This Scott Scale Gravel mashup is what happens when MTB weight weenie project bike builder Dangerholm decides that he needs a gravel bike!
Apr 2020 · Alan Muldoon
If you’re after a cross country race hardtail with a proven track record, then look no further than the Scott Scale 920.
Fast in every situation
Front derailleur compatibility!
Jul 2019 · Bobby Lea
You get a Fox 32 Float Rhythm fork, SRAM NX Eagle, and tubeless-ready wheels and tires—all for $1,600.
100mm Fox 32 Float Rhythm fork
SRAM NX Eagle drivetrain
Shimano MT500 hydraulic disc brakes
| Frame | Scale 24 Disc Junior Alloy 6061 / Semi int. HT SCOTT dropout / IS |
|---|---|
| Fork | SR Suntour XCT-JR 24 Disc 50mm travel Softer spring setup Travel: 50mm Spring Type: Coil |
| Bottom Bracket | Feimin / BB68 / cartridge / square taper |
| Headset | Feimin FP-H807, 1 1/8" Semi Int. |
| Stem | LEADTEC LCS-7130 50mm / 25.4mm clamp |
| Handlebar | Junior Flat-Bar Alloy 560mm / Syncros Youth 100/80 Grip |
| Saddle | Syncros Future Pro |
| Seatpost | Alloy 26.8x300mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | MARWI SP-700 / w/Reflector |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano RD-TX800 Tourney 8 Speed |
|---|---|
| Crank | Prowheel / Alloy Crank 140mm 32T / w/CG PVG double cover |
| Shifters | Shimano SL-RS45-8R Revo Shifter |
| Cassette | SunRace CSM55 8 Speed / 11-34T |
| Chain | KMC Z8.3 |
| Brakes | Tektro SCM-02 Mech. Disc Brake / 160mm rotor Type: Tektro Mechanical Disc |
| Brake Levers | Tektro TS325A |
| Rims | Alex C-1000 Disc |
|---|---|
| Spokes | 15G / UCP / black |
| Front Hub | Formula DC-19-F / QR |
| Rear Hub | Formula DC-25-8-R / QR |
| Tires | Front: Kenda K1227 Booster / 24x2.2" / 30TPI, Rear: Kenda K1227 Booster / 24x2.2" / 30TPI |
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Last updated October 1
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