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Addict RC Ultimate
A carbon frame race bike with ultra high-end components and sram red hydraulic disc brakes.
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$12,999| Weight | 13.4 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | RED AXS |
| Power Meter | Red AXS |
| Brakes | SRAM RED Hydraulic Disc |
Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.
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View Comparison5'1" – 5'6"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'1"
6'0" – 6'4"
6'2" – 6'6"
6'4" – 6'9"
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Summary
The Scott Addict RC is a standout in the race bike category, celebrated for its radically lightweight design, stellar handling, and exceptional performance in both climbing and descending. Its innovative frame construction and geometry offer a perfect balance of speed, stability, and comfort, making it a top choice for competitive riders. While it excels in most areas, some riders may find its long reach and unconventional sizing challenging, and its high-performance components come at a premium price.
Radically lightweight
Stellar handling
Exceptional for racing and spirited riding
Improved carbon layup and reduced weight
Excels on descents
Long reach may not suit all riders
Unconventional sizing
High overall price
Stock Schwalbe tires pick up debris easily
The Addict RC is a modern race bike with solid geometry, stellar handling, and clearance for up to 34mm tires.Bicycling
'The Addict RC is like nothing else I’ve ridden.'
CyclistThe Addict RC has long been a symbol of lightweight design, standing out in a market where few bikes can match its focus on chasing ultimate weight efficiency.
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Mar 2026 · Jordan Villella
Want an 11-pound road bike that can still handle real-world riding? Meet the Dangerholm Scott Addict RC SUB5
Jul 2025 · Ashley Quinlan
You can spend more on even lighter builds, but you really don’t need to
Light and stiff
Very well balanced handling
Smooth ride quality
Handsome looks
Computer mount not included and is necessary
No free swaps for fit for this model and below
No power meter
Apr 2025
A showcase of what's achievable in road bike design in terms of weight, performance and quality
Incredibly responsive ride
Smooth ride quality
Good 'relative' value
A very firm saddle
Apr 2025
Aero might be everything, but lightweight bikes have undeniable appeal and unmatched coolness.
Lightweight
Great handling
Wide tires provide a smooth ride
Limited stem compatibility
No power meter
Feb 2025 · James Spender
‘The original Addict Limited weighed 5.9kg, which was impressive for 2008,’ says Scott product designer Christian Holweck. ‘Back then parts
87kg weight
Doesn't feel skittish
Great spec and wheelset
Flared bar/stem
All Torx T25 bolts
An extra £100 for the computer mount
Tyres a bit too fragile
Spokes catch sidewinds
Nov 2024 · Matt Hansen
Scott's new ride is meant for the competitive cyclist, whether it's races, KOMs, or town sign sprints The Scott Addict RC
Nov 2024 · Calvin Zajac
Mit dem neuen Addict RC will SCOTT die Konkurrenz auf ganzer Linie herausfordern – und das nicht nur mit einem Gewicht von unter 6 kg. Was steckt dahinter?
Incredibly lightweight with innovative design solutions
Perfectly balanced handling
Race bike aesthetics despite ultra-lightweight construction
Rear light feature unavailable in Germany
Nov 2024 · Josh Ross
The climbing prowess of the Scott Addict RC isn’t even the best thing about it. The team obsessed over every detail and it shows.
| Frame | Addict RC HMX SL; Road Race geometry, Replaceable Derailleur Hanger; Internal cable routing BB Standard: BB86/BB92, 86.5mm, Press Fit Color: Chrome Silver |
|---|---|
| Fork | Addict RC HMX SL Flatmount Disc; 27.2mm Eccentric Carbon steerer |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB PF ROAD 86.5 |
| Headset | Acros AIF-1317S |
| Handlebar | Syncros IC-R100-SL; Carbon combo |
| Saddle | Syncros Belcarra Regular SL |
| Seatpost | Syncros SP-R100-SL Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM RED AXS; 24 Speed Electronic Shift System |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | SRAM RED AXS Electronic Shift System |
| Crank | SRAM RED Power Meter Crankset; 46/33 |
| Power Meter | SRAM RED Power Meter Crankset; 46/33 |
| Shifters | SRAM RED AXS HRD Shift-Brake System Electronic Shift System |
| Cassette | SRAM RED XG1290 E1; 10-33 |
| Chain | SRAM RED |
| Brakes | SRAM RED AXS HRD Shift-Brake System Type: SRAM RED Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Zipp 353 NSW TL Carbon, Front 12x100mm, Rear 12x142mmTA, Syncros SL Axle |
|---|---|
| Tires | Front: Schwalbe PRO ONE Microskin; TL-Easy, Fold; 700x30C Schwalbe Aerothan Tube, Rear: Schwalbe PRO ONE Microskin; TL-Easy, Fold; 700x30C Schwalbe Aerothan Tube |
| Disc Rotors | SRAM PACELINE X rotor 160/F and 140/R |
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