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Scale 960
A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
Manufacturer Price
£1,319($1,769)| Weight | 28.0 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 100mm |
| Fork | RockShox Judy Silver TK |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | NX Eagle, 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 Alloy 6061 Custom Butted Tubing Boost 12x148mm / Tapered Headtube / BB92 Internal Cable Routing / replaceable hanger BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
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| Fork | RockShox Judy Silver TK Solo Air 15x110mm QR axle / 42mm offset / Tapered Steerer Reb. Adj. / Lockout / 100mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB PF integrated / shell 41x92mm |
| Headset | Syncros OE Press Fit E2 / Tapered 1.5"-1 1/8" OD 50/62mm / ID 44/56mm |
| Stem | Syncros Alloy 6061 oversized 31.8mm / 1 1/8" / 6° angle |
| Handlebar | Syncros Alloy 6061 T shape Flat / 9° / 740mm |
| Saddle | Syncros Belcarra Regular 2.5 |
| Seatpost | Syncros / 31.6x400mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Femin FP873ZU |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX / Eagle 12 Speed |
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| Crank | SRAM NX Eagle DUB Boost 32T |
| Shifters | SRAM SX Eagle Trigger |
| Cassette | SRAM SX-PG1210 / 11-50 T |
| Chain | SRAM CN NX Eagle |
| Brakes | Shimano MT401 Disc Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Syncros / 32H |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless Black 15G / 1.8mm |
| Front Hub | Formula CL-811 / 15x110mm |
| Rear Hub | Formula CL-3248 / Boost 12x148mm |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Rekon Race / 2.25" / 60TPI, Rear: Maxxis Rekon Race / 2.25" / 60TPI |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano SM-RT10 CL / 180/F and 160/R |
First added September 9
Last updated July 17
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