2021 Scott

Scale 26

A 26″ aluminum frame mountain youth bike with modest components and hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

£609($771)
Weight29.3 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkSuntour XCM
Wheels26″ Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 9
GroupsetAltus, Shimano
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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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)

25 mph

Scale 26

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Reviews
Pinkbike
First Look: Scott Release Latest Generation of Scale RC Hardtail

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.

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BikeRadar
Scott Scale RC SL first ride review

Dec 2022 · Alex Evans

The Scale is a fast-paced XC hardtail with performance that reaches beyond the traditional racing remit

Highs
  • Light weight

  • Loaded-up spec

  • Fun, fast and agile

  • Impressive frame construction

Lows
  • Lack of dropper post limits scope

  • Very costly

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Bikerumor
Dangerholm’s mellow yellow Scott Scale project bike blurs lines between Gravel & MTB

Jul 2021

This Scott Scale Gravel mashup is what happens when MTB weight weenie project bike builder Dangerholm decides that he needs a gravel bike!

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MBR
Scott Scale 920 review - MBR

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.

Highs
  • Fast in every situation

Lows
  • Front derailleur compatibility!

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Bicycling
Scott’s Contessa Scale 900 Hardtail Keeps Things Simple

Mar 2019

A crisp, clean women’s mountain bike—with SRAM NX Eagle—for XC racing and riding.

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Scale 26" series Alloy 6061 DB / Performance geometry

Fork

Suntour XCM-HLO Hyd. Lockout / 100mm travel Softer spring setup

Travel100mm

Spring TypeCoil

Bottom Bracket

Feimin / BB68 / cartridge / square taper

Headset

Feimin FP-H807, 1 1/8" Semi Int.

Stem

Syncros M3.0 / 7° / Black

Handlebar

Syncros M3.0 / 640mm black / 31.8mm / 12mm rise / 9° BS Syncros Youth 115

Saddle

Syncros Belcarra 2.5

Seatpost

Syncros M3.0 31.6mm / 350mm / Black

TypeRigid

Pedals

Feimin FP-803 / w/Reflector

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Altus RD-M2000 18 Speed

Front Derailleur

Shimano FD-M2020-TS6 / 34.9mm

Crank

Shimano FC-MT101-2 36x22T w/o CG

Shifters

Shimano SL-M2010

Cassette

Shimano CS-HG200-9 / 11-36T

Chain

KMC X9

Brakes

Tektro HD-M276 / Hydr. Disc 160F/160R rotor / short reach lever

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Tektro HD-M276

Wheels
Rims

Syncros X-20 Disc / 32H / black

Spokes

15 G / stainless / black

Front Hub

Shimano HB TX505 / QR

Rear Hub

Shimano FH-TX505-8 / QR

Tires

Front: Kenda K1227 Booster / 26x2.4" / 30TPI, Rear: Kenda K1227 Booster / 26x2.4" / 30TPI

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