Compare: 2021 Scott Scale 980

Overview
Ride Feel
Gearing
Spec Level
Geometry
Specs

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	Scale 9802021 Scott	Recommended Marlin 8 Gen 32023 Trek

MSRP	($1,252)	$1,299
Where to Buy	— $1 At	$1,299 At Trek
Category	Crosscountry	Crosscountry
Weight	30.0 lbs	31.5 lbs
	3.6	4.5
Frame	Aluminum	Aluminum
Fork	Suntour XCR (coil)	RockShox Judy Silver TK (air)
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel Size	29″	26″ / 27.5″ / 29″
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Groupset	Deore	SX Eagle
Drivetrain	1 × 12	1 × 12
Suspension	Hardtail	Hardtail
Front Travel	100mm	80mm
Brand Site	scott-sports.com	trekbikes.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

2021 Scale 980

2023 Marlin 8 Gen 3

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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

2021 Scale 980

24 mph

2023 Marlin 8 Gen 3

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 9802021 Scott	Marlin 8 Gen 32023 Trek

Frame	Scale Alloy 6061 Custom Butted Tubing Boost QR 5x141mm / Tapered Headtube / BB92 Internal Cable Routing / replaceable hanger BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit	Size: XXS, XS, Alpha Silver Aluminum, curved top tube, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm ThruSkew; Size: S, M, ML, L, XL, Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal derailleur & dropper post routing, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm ThruSkew BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit
Fork	Suntour XCR32 RL-R / Coil Spring 1 1/8" Steerer / Reb. Adj. Remote Lockout / 100mm travel Travel: 80mm Spring Type: Air	Size: XXS, RockShox Judy Silver, Solo Air spring, rebound adjust, TurnKey hydraulic lockout, 42mm offset for 27.5'' wheel, 100mm QR, 80mm travel; Size: XS, S, RockShox Judy Silver, Solo Air spring, rebound adjust, TurnKey hydraulic lockout, 42mm offset for 27.5'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel; Size: M, ML, L, XL, RockShox Judy Silver, Solo Air spring, rebound adjust, TurnKey hydraulic lockout, 46mm offset for 29'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel Travel: 80mm Spring Type: Air
Bottom Bracket	Shimano BB-MT500-PA / shell 41x89.5mm	Truvativ Powerspline, 73mm, threaded cartridge, 118mm spindle
Headset	Syncros OE Press Fit / Reduce 1.5"-1 1/8" OD 50/62mm / ID 44/56mm	Semi-integrated, 1-1/8''
Stem	Syncros Alloy 6061 oversized 31.8mm / 1 1/8" / 6° angle	Size: XXS, XS, S, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, 7 degree, 35mm length; Size: M, ML, L, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 50mm length; Size: XL, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 60mm length
Handlebar	Syncros Alloy 6061 T shape Flat / 9° / 740mm	Size: XXS, XS, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 690mm width; Size: S, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 720mm width; Size: M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width
Saddle	Syncros Belcarra Regular 2.5	Bontrager Arvada, steel rails, 138mm width
Seatpost	Syncros / 31.6x400mm	Size: XXS, XS, S, TranzX JD-YSP18, 100mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 361mm length; Size: M, TranzX JD-YSP18, 130mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 425mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, TranzX JD-YSP18, 150mm travel, internal routing, 31.6mm, 470mm length
Pedals	Femin FP873ZU	VP-536 nylon platform
Grips		Bontrager XR Trail Comp, nylon lock-on

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	Shimano Deore RD-M6100 SGS Shadow Plus / 12 Speed	SRAM SX Eagle
Crank	Shimano FC-MT511-1 32T	Size: XXS, SRAM SX Eagle, 30T steel ring, 49mm chainline, 155mm length; Size: XS, S, M, SRAM SX Eagle, 30T steel ring, 49mm chainline, 170mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, SRAM SX Eagle, 30T steel ring, 49mm chainline, 175mm length
Shifters	Shimano Deore SL-M6100-R / Rapidfire Plus	SRAM SX Eagle, 12 speed
Cassette	Shimano Deore CS-M6100-12 / 10-51 T	SRAM PG-1210 Eagle, 11-50, 12 speed
Chain	KMC X12	SRAM SX Eagle, 12 speed
Brakes	Shimano MT200 Disc	Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc

Wheels

Rims	Syncros / 32H	Bontrager Kovee, double-wall, Tubeless Ready, 28-hole, 23mm width, Presta valve
Spokes	Stainless Black 15G / 1.8mm
Front Hub	Formula CL-51	Formula DC-20 LW, alloy, 6-bolt, 5x100mm QR
Rear Hub	Shimano FH-MT401-B CL / Boost QR 5x141mm / Micro Spline	Formula DC-22LW, 6-bolt, Shimano 8/9/10 freehub, 135x5mm QR
Tires	Front: Maxxis Rekon Race / 2.25" / 60TPI, Rear: Maxxis Rekon Race / 2.25" / 60TPI	Size: XXS, Maxxis Ardent, tubeless ready, EXO casing, folding bead, 60tpi, 26x2.40''; Size: XS, S, Maxxis Ardent, tubeless ready, EXO casing, folding bead, 60tpi, 27.5x2.40''; Size: M, ML, L, XL, Maxxis Ardent, tubeless ready, EXO casing, folding bead, 60tpi, 29x2.40''
Disc Rotors	Shimano SM-RT10 CL / 180/F and 160/R	Size: XXS, XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,160mm; Size: M, ML, L, XL, Shimano RT26, 6-bolt,180mm

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