Compare: 2020 Scott Scale 950 vs 2021 Scale 950

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	Scale 9502020 Scott	Scale 9502021 Scott

MSRP	$1,699	($2,227)
Where to Buy	— $1 At	— $1 At
Category	Crosscountry	Crosscountry
Weight	25.6 lbs	26.9 lbs
	4.8	4.2
Frame	Aluminum	Aluminum
Fork	Fox Rhythm Float 32	Fox Rhythm Float 32
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel Size	29″	29″
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc	Mechanical Disc
Groupset	XT, SLX	XT, Deore
Drivetrain	1 × 12	1 × 12
Suspension	Hardtail	Hardtail
Front Travel	100mm	100mm
Brand Site	scott-sports.com	scott-sports.com
Summary	The Scott Scale 950 and Scott Scale 950 are both 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bikes. The Scale 950 has better components.

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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain

easyextreme

Handling

nimblestable

2020 Scale 950

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Gear Range

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

2020 Scale 950

28 mph

2021 Scale 950

Highest gear

(descending)

Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

Geometry

Specs

	Scale 9502020 Scott	Scale 9502021 Scott

Frame	Scale Alloy 6061 Custom Butted Tubing Boost 12x148mm / Tapered HT / BB92 Internal Cable Routing / replaceable hanger BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit	Scale Alloy 6061 Custom Butted Tubing Boost 12x148mm / Tapered Headtube / BB92 Internal Cable Routing / replaceable hanger BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit
Fork	FOX 32 Float Rhythm Grip 3 / 3-Modes / 15x110mm QR axle / tapered steerer Reb. Adj. / Lockout / 100mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air	FOX 32 Float Rhythm Grip 3 3-Modes / 15x110mm QR axle / 44mm offset / tapered steerer Reb. Adj. / Lockout / 100mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air
Bottom Bracket	Shimano BB-MT500 / shell 41x92mm	Shimano BB-MT500 / shell 41x92mm
Headset	Syncros OE Press Fit E2 / Tapered 1.5"-1 1/8" OD 50/62mm / ID 44/56mm	Syncros OE Press Fit E2 / Tapered 1.5"-1 1/8" OD 50/62mm / ID 44/56mm
Stem	Syncros Alloy 6061 oversized 31.8mm / 1 1/8" / 6° angle	Syncros Alloy 6061 oversized 31.8mm / 1 1/8" / 6° angle
Handlebar	Syncros Alloy 6061 T shape Flat / 9° / 740mm Syncros Pro lock-on grips	Syncros Alloy 6061 T shape Flat / 9° / 740mm Syncros Pro lock-on grips
Saddle	Syncros Belcarra Regular 2.0 CRMO rails	Syncros Belcarra Regular 2.0 CRMO rails
Seatpost	Syncros / 31.6x400mm	Syncros / 31.6x400mm
Pedals	Femin FP873ZU	Femin FP873ZU

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	Shimano XT RD-M8100 SGS Shadow Plus / 12 Speed	Shimano XT RD-M8100 SGS Shadow Plus / 12 Speed
Crank	Shimano FC-MT610 32T	Shimano FC-MT511-1 32T
Shifters	Shimano SLX SL-M7100-R / Rapidfire Plus	Shimano Deore SL-M6100-IR / Rapidfire Plus Ispec EV clamp
Cassette	Shimano SLX CS-M7100-12 / 10-51 T	Shimano Deore CS-M6100-12 / 10-51 T
Chain	Shimano CN-M7100	KMC X12
Brakes	Shimano MT501 Disc 180/F and 160/R SM-RT56 rotor	Shimano M4100 Disc

Wheels

Rims	Syncros / 32H	Syncros / 32H
Spokes	Stainless Black 15G / 1.8mm	Stainless Black 15G / 1.8mm
Front Hub	Formula SCT-1905 / 6 Bolt / 15x110mm	Shimano HB-MT410-B CL / 15x110mm
Rear Hub	Formula DHT-148 / 6 Bolt / Boost 12x148mm / MS	Shimano FH-MT410-B CL / Boost 12x148mm / Micro Spline
Tires	Maxxis Rekon Race / 2.25" / 60TPI Kevlar Bead	Front: Maxxis Rekon Race / 2.25" / 60TPI Folding Bead, Rear: Maxxis Rekon Race / 2.25" / 60TPI Folding Bead
Disc Rotors		Shimano SM-RT54 CL / 180/F and 160/R

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