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Scale 710
A 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
Manufacturer Price
£999($1,340)| Weight | 25.8 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 100mm |
| Fork | RockShox Judy Silver TK |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | SX Eagle |
| Brakes | Shimano Hydraulic 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 27.5" Alloy 6061 Custom Butted Tubing QR 5x135mm / Tapered Headtube / BB92 Internal Shifting cable Routing / replaceable hanger BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
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| Fork | RockShox Judy Silver TK Solo Air 2-Modes / Tapered Steerer / Reb. Adj. Remote Lockout / 100mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB PF integrated / shell 41x92mm |
| Headset | Syncros OE Press Fit / Tapered 1.5"-1 1/8" OD 50/61mm / ID 44/55mm |
| Stem | Syncros 6061 Alloy Oversized 31.8mm / 1 1/8" / 7° angle |
| Handlebar | Syncros T-Bar / Alloy 6061 T shape Flat / 9° / 680mm Syncros Youth 115 |
| Saddle | Syncros Belcarra 2.5 |
| Seatpost | Syncros / 31.6x400mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | VP-536 / PP Body / w/Reflector |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM SX Eagle 12 Speed |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM SX Eagle DUB / 30T |
| Shifters | SRAM SX Eagle Trigger |
| Cassette | SRAM SX / PG1210 / 11-50 |
| Chain | SRAM CN SX Eagle |
| Brakes | Shimano MT200 Disc 160/R SM-RT10 CL rotor Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Syncros / Disc / 32H |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless Black 15G / 1.8mm |
| Front Hub | Formula CL51 / QR |
| Rear Hub | Formula CL52 / QR |
| Tires | Maxxis Ikon / 27.5x2.2" / 60TPI |
First added September 9
Last updated July 17
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