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2022 Scott

Foil RC 10

A carbon frame aero bike with high-end components and shimano ultegra hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$6,499
Weight17.2 lbs  
FrameCarbon
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Carbon
Drivetrain2 × 12 Electronic
GroupsetUltegra, Ultegra Di2
BrakesShimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
Foil RC 10
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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)

41 mph

Foil RC 10

40 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
XXS

5'1" – 5'6"

XS

5'4" – 5'9"

SM

5'7" – 5'11"

MD

5'9" – 6'1"

LG

6'0" – 6'4"

XL

6'2" – 6'6"

XXL

6'4" – 6'9"

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Rider Fit Notes
  • 5'5", size XS 49cm, Fits large
  • 5'11", size LG, Fits large
  • 5'8", size Small, Fits small
  • 5'11", size Small, Just right
  • 5'6", size XS, Just right
Reviews

Summary

The Scott Foil is a high-performance aero bike that excels in speed, stiffness, and comfort, making it a top choice for competitive riders. Its design features like hidden cable routing and aerodynamic fork tips enhance its wind-cheating capabilities, while the frame's geometry and materials ensure a responsive and efficient ride. Despite some practical drawbacks, the Foil is celebrated for its race-ready performance and striking aesthetics.

Pros
  • Light weight, aerodynamically optimized frame

  • Completely hidden cable routing

  • Fast, stiff, climbs with grace

  • Surprisingly plush ride

  • 20% faster, 9% lighter, and 10% more comfortable than previous generation

Cons
  • Power meter was sorely missed

  • Fiddly and sometimes impractical bike to actually live with

  • Only minor refinements from previous model

Key Quotes
Exposed cables are so , right?
Bikerumor logoBikerumor
If you like to ride fast, then Scott’s aero bike – the Foil – should certainly be near the top of your dream ride list.
Cycling Weekly logoCycling Weekly
Scott’s first Foil Disc, released in 2017, was arguably the blueprint for what we now judge to be a modern aero race bike.
Cyclist logoCyclist

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Velo
Scott Foil RC Pro Road Bike Review

Nov 2023 · Troy Templin

The Scott Foil RC Pro is a top-level road race bike that prioritizes aero advantage while still remaining light on the scale.

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Bikerumor
Dangerholm takes to the road w/ custom Scott Foil RC Liquid

Jun 2023 · Tyler Benedict

Dangerholm's latest bike features a shimmery (and ultralight) finish, prototype titanium cranks, and an eclectic mix of gram-shaving parts.

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road.cc
Check out Dangerholm's custom Scott Foil RC Liquid

Jun 2023 · Suvi Loponen

The Swedish custom specialist's first road bike build is a true tailor-made bike dream

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VeloNews
Gallery: Team DSM's 2023 Scott Foil RC

Jan 2023 · William Tracy

The WorldTour team recently announced a two-year extension with Scott.

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BikeRadar
Scott Foil RC Pro first ride review

Jun 2022 · Ashley Quinlan

The third-generation Foil goes after the holy trinity of bike design improvements

Highs
  • Fast feeling

  • Easy to ride

  • Sharp and controllable handling

Lows
  • Top-level HMX SL frame material reserved for Ultimate model only

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Gran Fondo Magazine
First review: SCOTT Foil RC Ultimate 2023 aero bike – New star in the aero sky?

Jun 2022 · Tobias Hörsch

Faster, lighter, more comfortable – this magical triad should play well together in the SCOTT Foil RC 2023. Whether this is noticeable in practice, the test shows.

Highs
  • Coherent overall concept with first-class integration

  • Agile handling despite high riding smoothness

  • Clever details for more comfort

Lows
  • Small riders have to do without the additional comfort of the seatpost

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Cyclist
Scott Foil 10 review

Apr 2021 · Sam Challis

A successful facelift has brought the Scott Foil Disc up to date

Highs
  • Stiffness

  • Comfort

  • Speed

Lows
  • Weight

  • Design not advanced beyond competition

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Cycling Weekly
Scott Foil Premium

May 2020 · Alex Ballinger

£8,000 of uncompromising and stylish speed

Highs
  • Truly rapid

  • Stunning to look at

  • Almost perfect out of the box

Lows
  • Power meter was sorely missed

  • Quite impractical

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

FOIL Disc HMF / F01 AERO Carbon tech.; Road Race geometry; Replaceable Derailleur Hanger

Fork

FOIL Disc HMX; 1" Carbon steerer; Integrated Carbon Dropout

Bottom Bracket

Shimano SM-BB71-41B

Headset

Syncros Integrated

Handlebar

Syncros Creston iC SL; Carbon combo

Saddle

Syncros Belcarra V-Concept 2.0

Seatpost

Syncros Duncan 1.0 Aero

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra Di2 RD-R8150; 24 Speed Electronic Shift System

Front Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra Di2 FD-R8150; Electronic Shift System

Crank

Shimano Ultegra FC-R8100; Hollowtech II 52x36 T

Shifters

Shimano Ultegra Di2 ST-R8170; 24 Speed Electronic Shift System

Cassette

Shimano Ultegra CS-R8100-12; 11-30

Chain

Shimano CN-M8100-12

Brakes

Shimano BR-R8170 Hyd.Disc

TypeShimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Syncros Capital 1.0 50 Disc; 24 Front / 24 Rear; Syncros Axle w/Removable Lever with Tool

Tires

Front: Schwalbe ONE Race-Guard Fold; 700x28C, Rear: Schwalbe ONE Race-Guard Fold; 700x28C

Disc Rotors

Shimano SM-MT800 CL rotor 160/F and 160/R

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