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    MSRP
    Where to Buy
    $999

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    Category
    Crosscountry
    Weight
    31.5 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
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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

    Scale 980

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Scale Alloy 6061 Custom Butted Tubing; Syncros Cable Integration System / Tapered Headtube; BB92 / QR 5x141mm with 55mm Chainline

    BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

    ColorBlack

    Fork

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

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano BB-MT500 / shell 41x92mm

    Headset

    Syncros - Acros OE Cable Routing HS System; OD 50/62mm / ID 42/56mm

    Stem

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

    Handlebar

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

    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-MT512-1; 55mm CL / 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 Brake

    TypeShimano Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Syncros X-27 / 32H / 27mm

    Spokes

    Stainless Black 15G / 1.8mm

    Front Hub

    Formula CL-51

    Rear Hub

    Formula CL-3341M / 5x141mm / Micro Spline

    Tires

    Front: Maxxis Rekon Race / 2.4" / 60TPI, Rear: Maxxis Rekon Race / 2.4" / 60TPI

    Disc Rotors

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

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