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2021 Scott

Scale RC 900 World Cup

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

Manufacturer Price

£5,719($7,670)
Weight20.5 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRockShox SID SL Select
Wheels29″ Carbon
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetX01, X01 Eagle
BrakesSRAM Level TLM Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Scale RC 900 World Cup
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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)

28 mph

Scale RC 900 World Cup

27 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

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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Rider Fit Notes
  • 5'8", size MD, Fits small
Reviews

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.

Pros
  • Lightweight design

  • Efficient climbing

  • Race-ready performance

  • Versatile platform for various skill levels

  • Supple suspension performance

Cons
  • Less confidence in technical terrain

  • Tires less effective in wet conditions

  • High cost for top-end models

Key Quotes
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.
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It’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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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 · 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!

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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 · ​Selene Yeager

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

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Scale RC Carbon / IMP Technology / HMX 1x optimized / BB92 / SW dropouts for Boost 12x148mm SDS2 advanced Shock & Standing Damping System ICCR Cable routing

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Fork

RockShox SID SL Select+ RL3 Air custom Charger 3-Modes Damper 15x110mm Maxle Stealth / 44mm offset / Tapered steerer Lockout / Reb. Adj. / 100mm travel

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB PF integrated / shell 41x92mm

Headset

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

Handlebar

Syncros Fraser iC SL Carbon / 9° / 740mm / Syncros Pro lock-on grips

Saddle

Syncros Belcarra Regular 1.5 Titanium rails

Seatpost

Syncros Duncan 1.0 Carbon 10mm offset / 31.6x400mm

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM X01 / Eagle 12 Speed

Crank

SRAM X01 DUB Eagle Boost Carbon crankarm QF 168 / 32T

Shifters

SRAM X01 Eagle Trigger

Cassette

SRAM XG1275 / 10-52 T

Chain

SRAM CN X01 Eagle

Chain Guide

SCOTT custom

Brakes

SRAM Level TLM Disc / tool free reach adj

TypeSRAM Level TLM Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Syncros Silverton 1.0 6 Bolt F: 15x110mm, R: 12x148mm Boost 26mm Tubeless ready carbon rim 28H / XD Driver Syncros Axle w/Removable Lever with Tool

Tires

Front: Maxxis Rekon Race / 2.25" / 120TPI Folding Bead Tubeless Ready / EXO, Rear: Maxxis Rekon Race / 2.25" / 120TPI Folding Bead Tubeless Ready / EXO

Disc Rotors

SRAM Centerline 180/F and 160/R

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