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    MSRP
    Where to Buy
    $1,999

    At Contender

    $1,199

    At Contender

    Category
    Crosscountry
    Weight
    27.8 lbs
    4.2
    Frame
    Aluminum
    RockShox 30 Silver TK
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    29″
    Shimano Hydraulic Disc
    NX
    Drivetrain
    1 × 11
    Suspension
    Hardtail
    Front Travel
    100mm
    Brand Site

    scott-sports.com

    Summary
    The Scott Scale 980 is a 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Scale 980
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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)

    24 mph

    Scale 980

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Scale Alloy 6061 Custom Butted Tubing Tapered HT / BB92 / Bridgeless Seatstays Internal Cable Routing / replaceable hanger

    BB StandardPF30, Press Fit

    Fork

    Rock Shox 30 Silver TK Solo Air Tapered Steerer / Reb. Adj. Remote Lockout / 100mm travel

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM GXP PF integrated / shell 41x89.5mm

    Headset

    Syncros OE Press Fit / Tapered 1.5" - 1 1/8" OD 50/61mm / ID 44/55mm

    Stem

    Syncros 6061 Alloy oversize 31.8mm / 1 1/8" / 6° angle

    Handlebar

    Syncros T-Bar / Alloy 6061 T shape Flat / 9° / 720mm

    Saddle

    Syncros XR2.5

    Seatpost

    Syncros / 31.6x400mm

    TypeRigid

    Pedals

    Wellgo M-21

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM NX1 / 11 Speed

    Crank

    SRAM NX1 GXP PF 30T

    Shifters

    SRAM NX1 Trigger

    Cassette

    SRAM PG1130 / 11-42 T

    Chain

    SRAM PC1110

    Brakes

    Shimano M365 Disc 180/F and 160/Rmm SM-RT10 CL Rotor

    TypeShimano Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Syncros X-20 / 32H

    Spokes

    Stainless Black 15G / 1.8mm

    Front Hub

    Formula CL51

    Rear Hub

    Shimano FH-RM35 CL

    Tires

    Maxxis Ikon / 2.2 / 60TPI

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