2021 Scott

Scale 980

A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.

Manufacturer Price

£989($1,252)
Weight30.0 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkSuntour XCR
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetDeore
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Terrain
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Handling
nimblestable
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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

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28 mph

Scale 980

27 mph

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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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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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Specs
Build
Frame

Scale Alloy 6061 Custom Butted Tubing Boost QR 5x141mm / Tapered Headtube / BB92 Internal Cable Routing / replaceable hanger

BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit

Fork

Suntour XCR32 RL-R / Coil Spring 1 1/8" Steerer / Reb. Adj. Remote Lockout / 100mm travel

Travel: 100mm

Spring Type: Coil

Bottom Bracket

Shimano BB-MT500-PA / shell 41x89.5mm

Headset

Syncros OE Press Fit / Reduce 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

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore RD-M6100 SGS Shadow Plus / 12 Speed

Crank

Shimano FC-MT511-1 32T

Shifters

Shimano Deore SL-M6100-R / Rapidfire Plus

Cassette

Shimano Deore CS-M6100-12 / 10-51 T

Chain

KMC X12

Brakes

Shimano MT200 Disc

Type: Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Syncros / 32H

Spokes

Stainless Black 15G / 1.8mm

Front Hub

Formula CL-51

Rear Hub

Shimano FH-MT401-B CL / Boost QR 5x141mm / Micro Spline

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

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