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2022 Scott

Scale 920

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

Manufacturer Price

£2,699($3,620)
Weight24.0 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkFox Performance Float 32
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetGX Eagle, NX Eagle
BrakesShimano Deore Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Scale 920
Other Crosscountry bikes
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 920

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

  • Some models are very costly

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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Velo
Dangerholm’s Super Gravel Concept: A Scott Scale Hardtail Made for Gravel

Oct 2023 · Gustav Gullholm

Modern gravel bikes are becoming so capable that they’re starting to resemble 90’s mountain bikes. But would it really be such a bad thing?

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Bike Perfect
Scott Scale RC World Cup review – is twice as expensive twice as good?

Sep 2023 · Sean Fishpool

Our midpack XC tester sees the light – in every sense – as he hits the trails on the high-end RC World Cup model of Scott's legendary Scale

Highs
  • Laugh out loud fast

  • Smooth, assured front end

  • Well-balanced back end

  • Climbs like a demon

  • Adjustable geometry

Lows
  • 100mm travel is conservative

  • No UDH

  • No dropper post

  • Fast is its only speed

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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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Bikerumor
2023 Scott Scale RC hardtail MTB takes weight reduction to new extremes

Dec 2022 · Tyler Benedict

The new Scott Scale HMX SL sheds as many metal inserts and parts as possible to save grams, and reinvents how a frame is made in the process.

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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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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
The Scott Scale 950 Is a Great First Race Bike

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.

Highs
  • 100mm Fox 32 Float Rhythm fork

  • SRAM NX Eagle drivetrain

  • Shimano MT500 hydraulic disc brakes

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Scale 3 Carbon / IMP Technology / HMF; BB92 / SW DM dropouts for Boost 12x148mm; SDS2 advanced Shock & Standing Damping System; ICCR Cable routing

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Fork

FOX 32 SC Float Performance Air Grip 3; 3-Modes / 15x110mm QR axle / 44mm offset / tapered steerer; Lockout / Reb. Adj. / 100mm travel

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB PF 92 MTB / shell 41x92mm

Headset

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

Stem

Syncros FL2.0; 6° / integrated Spacer & Top Cap; 6061 Alloy / 31.8mm / 1 1/8"

Handlebar

Syncros Fraser 2.0 / Alloy 6061; T shape Flat / 9° / 740mm; Syncros Pro lock-on grips

Saddle

Syncros Belcarra Regular 2.0; CRMO rails

Seatpost

Syncros Duncan 2.0 / 10mm offset; 31.6x400mm

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM GX Eagle 12 Speed

Crank

SRAM GX Eagle DUB; 32T

Shifters

SRAM NX Eagle Trigger

Cassette

SRAM XG1275 / 10-52 T

Chain

SRAM CN NX Eagle

Brakes

Shimano Deore M6100 Disc

TypeShimano Deore Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Syncros X-25 / 32H / 25mm; Tubeless ready

Spokes

Stainless Black 15G / 1.8mm

Front Hub

Formula CL-811 / 15x110mm

Rear Hub

Formula CL-14811 / 12x148mm / XD Driver

Tires

Front: Schwalbe Racing Ray 29x2.25" / Preformance Folding / TLE Tubeless ready / Addix, Rear: Schwalbe Racing Ralph 29x2.25" / Preformance Folding / TLE Tubeless ready / Addix

Disc Rotors

Shimano SM-RT64 CL / 180/F and 160/R

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