2023 Scott

Contessa Addict 15

A carbon frame women’s endurance bike with upper mid-range components and hydraulic disc brakes.

Manufacturer Price

$3,599
Weight19.2 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkCarbon
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 12 Electronic
Groupset105 Di2
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Lowest gear

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39 mph

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39 mph

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Reviews
Cyclist
Scott Addict Gravel 10 review

Jan 2023 · James Spender

Tremendously versatile gravel bike that will eat up the tarmac as well as the trails, though choose your spec wisely

Highs
  • Fast on road

  • Fast off it

  • Handling

  • Stiffness

Lows
  • Slow shifting

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Bicycling
Scott’s Updated Addict Gravel Is a Racer's Dream

Nov 2022

One of the lightest gravel options on the market, the updated Addict Gravel features aerodynamic updates and more tire clearance.

Highs
  • Lightweight

  • Agile and stable in rough terrain

  • Beautiful paint and finish

Lows
  • Not dropper post compatible

  • Integrated routing make fit changes more complicated

  • Press Fit bottom bracket

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Velo
Pro bike gallery: Cole Paton’s Scott Addict Gravel

Nov 2022 · Betsy Welch

Just a year after transitioning from World Cup XCO to endurance racing, Cole Paton finished fourth overall in the Life Time Grand Prix series

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BikeRadar
Scott Contessa Addict RC 15 review

May 2022 · Katherine Moore

A bike that’s set alight the women’s professional peloton while appealing to recreational riders too

Highs
  • Effortlessly carries speed and always turns heads

Lows
  • Aggressive race position won’t suit all riders

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road.cc
Scott Addict RC 15 2021

Oct 2021 · Stu Kerton

Very fast feeling bike with a great ride quality, although it's up against some tough competition on price

Highs
  • Smooth, clean looks

  • Good spec list

  • Balanced handling

Lows
  • Up against some well-priced competition

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SCOTT ADDICT RC 20 REVIEW - Road Bike Action

Oct 2021 · David Kennedy

Scott has refined the Addict to be a competitive, all-around road bike for 2020. At 17.84 pounds, the Addict RC isn’t a featherweight. Price wise, the RC 20

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Bikerumor
2022 Scott Addict Gravel carbon gravel bike is all-new, aero & all integrated!

Jul 2021

The all-new 2022 Scott Addict Gravel aero carbon gravel bike goes fully-integrated in light, aerodynamic reboot for on & off-road adventures!

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Cycling Weekly
Scott Addict RC 15

Apr 2021 · Simon Smythe

The latest iteration of Scott's lightweight bike is ridden by Team DSM – this mid-range version brings pro-level performance to a much lower price point

Highs
  • Cable integration

  • Wheels

  • Handling

  • Comfort

Lows
  • Saddle

  • Tyres

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Addict Disc HMF Carbon; Endurance geometry / Replaceable Derailleur Hanger; Internal cable routing; Syncros fender kit ready

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Fork

Addict HMF Disc; 1 1/4"-1 1/2" Excentric Carbon steerer

Bottom Bracket

Shimano BB-RS500-PB

Headset

Acros AIF-1134

Stem

Syncros RR2.0; 1 1/4" / four Bolt 31.8mm

Handlebar

Syncros Creston 2.0 Compact; Alloy 31.8mm

Saddle

Syncros Celista 2.0 (V-Concept) Cutout

Seatpost

Syncros Duncan 1.0; 27.2/350mm

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano 105 Di2 RD-R7150; 24 Speed Electronic Shift System

Front Derailleur

Shimano 105 Di2 FD-R7150; Electronic Shift System

Crank

Shimano 105 FC-R7100; Hollowtech II 50x34 T

Shifters

Shimano 105 Di2 ST-R7170; 24 Speed Electronic Shift System

Cassette

Shimano CS-R7100; 11-34 T

Chain

Shimano CN-M6100-12

Brakes

Shimano BR-R7170 Hyd.Disc

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Syncros RP2.0 Disc; 28 Front / 28 Rear; Syncros Axle / Removable Lever with Tool

Tires

Front: Schwalbe ONE Fold; 700x32C, Rear: Schwalbe ONE Fold; 700x32C

Disc Rotors

Shimano SM-RT70 CL rotor 160/F and 160/R

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