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    MSRP
    ($1,344)
    Where to Buy
    $1,249

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    Category
    Crosscountry
    Weight
    30.4 lbs
    4.1
    Frame
    Aluminum
    Suntour X1
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    29″
    Shimano Hydraulic Disc
    Deore
    Drivetrain
    1 × 12
    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
    Other Crosscountry bikes
    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

    Scale 980

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Scale Alloy 6061 Custom Butted Tubing; Boost QR 5x141mm / Tapered Headtube / BB92; Internal Cable Routing / replaceable hanger

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    ColorRed

    Fork

    Suntour X1 32 RL-R / Coil Spring; Tapered Steerer / Reb. Adj.; Remote Lockout / 100mm travel

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano BB-MT500-PA / shell 41x89.5mm

    Headset

    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

    Handlebar

    Syncros Alloy 6061; T shape Flat / 9° / 740mm

    Saddle

    Syncros Belcarra Regular 2.5

    Seatpost

    Syncros / 31.6x400mm

    TypeRigid

    Pedals

    Femin FP873ZU

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Deore RD-M6100 SGS; Shadow Plus / 12 Speed

    Crank

    Shimano FC-MT511-1; 32T

    Shifters

    Shimano Deore SL-M6100-R / Rapidfire Plus

    Cassette

    Shimano Deore CS-M6100-12 / 10-51 T

    Chain

    KMC X12

    Brakes

    Shimano MT200 Disc

    TypeShimano Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Syncros / 32H

    Spokes

    Stainless Black 15G / 1.8mm

    Front Hub

    Formula CL-51

    Rear Hub

    Shimano FH-MT401-B CL / QR 5x141mm / Micro Spline

    Tires

    Front: Maxxis Rekon Race / 2.25" / 60TPI, Rear: Maxxis Rekon Race / 2.25" / 60TPI

    Disc Rotors

    Shimano SM-RT10 CL / 180/F and 160/R

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