2021 Scott

Scale RC 900 Team

A 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with high-end components.

MSRP$2,999
Weight22.9 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRockShox SID SL Select
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetXT
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Gearing

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Lowest gear

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28 mph

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27 mph

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Spec Level

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Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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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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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Scale RC Carbon / IMP Technology / HMF BB92 / SW dropouts for Boost 12x148mm SDS2 advanced Shock & Standing Damping System ICCR Cable routing

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

RockShox SID SL Select RL Air 15x110mm Maxle Stealth / 44mm offset / Tapered steerer Lockout / Reb. Adj. / 100mm travel

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

Shimano SM-BB71-41A / shell 41x92mm

Headset

Syncros Pro Drop in / Tapered 1.5"-1 1/8" Bearing diameter size 42mm and 52mm

Stem

Syncros XR1.5 -8° Integrated Spacer & Top Cap 2014 Alloy / 31.8mm / 1 1/8"

Handlebar

Syncros Fraser 1.5 / Alloy 7050 D.B. T shape Flat / 9° / 740mm Syncros Pro lock-on grips

Saddle

Syncros Belcarra Regular 2.0 CRMO rails

Seatpost

Syncros Duncan 1.5 / 10mm offset 31.6x400mm

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano XT RD-M8100 SGS Shadow Plus / 12 Speed

Crank

Shimano XT FC-M8100-1 / Hollowtech 2 32T

Shifters

Shimano XT SL-M8100-IR / Rapidfire Plus Ispec EV clamp

Cassette

Shimano XT CS-M8100-12 / 10-51 T

Chain

Shimano CN-M7100

Brakes

Shimano XT M8100 Disc

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Syncros Silverton 2.0 6 Bolt F: 15x110mm, R: 12x148mm Boost 25mm Tubeless ready rim / 28H / Micro Spline Syncros Axle w/Removable Lever with Tool

Tires

Front: Schwalbe Racing Ray 29x2.25" / EVO Folding / Addix Speed grip / Snake Skin / TLE Tubeless ready, Rear: Schwalbe Racing Ralph 29x2.25" / EVO Folding / Addix Speed grip / Snake Skin / TLE Tubeless ready

Disc Rotors

Shimano SM-RT66 / 6 Bolt / 180/F and 160/R

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