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    $3,499$2,599
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    Category
    CrosscountryCrosscountry
    Weight
    23.4 lbs25.8 lbs
    6.1
    5.6
    CarbonCarbon
    Fork
    RockShox SIDFox Rhythm Float 32
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    29″29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    XTXT, Deore
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 12
    Suspension
    HardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    100mm100mm
    Brand Site

    scott-sports.com

    scott-sports.com

    Summary
    The Scott Scale RC Team is a 29″ carbon frame hardtail crosscountry bike with high-end components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Scale RC Team
    Scale 925
    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 RC Team

    28 mph

    Scale 925

    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 Carbon HMF; Adjustable head angle / Syncros Cable Integration System; Advanced Shock & Standing Damping System; BB92 / UDH Interface / 12x148mm with 55mm Chainline

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Hanger StandardUDH

    Scale Carbon HMF; Adjustable head angle / Syncros Cable Integration System; Advanced Shock & Standing Damping System; BB92 / UDH Interface / 12x148mm with 55mm Chainline

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Hanger StandardUDH

    Fork

    RockShox SID SL RL Air; 15x110mm Maxle Stealth / 44mm offset / Tapered steerer; Lockout / Reb. Adj. / 100mm travel

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    FOX 32 Float Rhythm Grip; 3-Modes / 15x110mm QR axle / 44mm offset / tapered steerer; Reb. Adj. / Lockout / 100mm travel

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano SM-BB71-41A / shell 41x92mm

    Shimano BB-MT500 / shell 41x92mm

    Headset

    Syncros - Acros Angle adjust & Cable Routing HS System; +-0.6° head angle adjustment; ZS56/28.6 – ZS56/40 MTB

    Syncros - Acros Angle adjust & Cable Routing HS System; +-0.6° head angle adjustment; ZS56/28.6 – ZS56/40 MTB

    Stem

    Syncros XC 1.5; Syncros Cable Integration System; -12° rise / 7050 Alloy / 31.8mm / 1 1/8"

    Syncros DC 3.0; Syncros Cable Integration System; 0° rise / 6061 Alloy / 31.8mm / 1 1/8"

    Handlebar

    Syncros Fraser 1.5 XC Alloy 7075 D.B.; Flat Bar / 8° / 740mm; Syncros Performance XC lock-on grips

    Syncros Fraser 2.0 XC Alloy 6061 D.B.; Flat Bar / 8° / 740mm; Syncros Performance XC lock-on grips

    Saddle

    Syncros Belcarra Regular 2.0; CrMo rails

    Syncros Belcarra Regular 2.0; CrMo rails

    Seatpost

    Syncros Duncan 2.0; 31.6x400mm

    Syncros Duncan 2.0; 31.6x400mm

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano XT RD-M8100 SGS; Shadow Plus / 12 Speed

    Shimano XT RD-M8100 SGS; Shadow Plus / 12 Speed

    Crank

    Shimano XT FC-M8120-1 / Hollowtech 2; 32T

    Shimano SLX FC-M7120-1 / Hollowtech 2; 55mm CL / 32T

    Shifters

    Shimano XT SL-M8100-IR / Rapidfire Plus; Ispec EV clamp

    Shimano Deore SL-M6100-R / Rapidfire Plus

    Cassette

    Shimano XT CS-M8100-12 / 10-51 T

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

    Chain

    Shimano CN-M7100

    Shimano CN-M6100

    Brakes

    Shimano XT M8100 Disc

    Shimano MT501 Disc Brake

    Wheels
    Rims

    Syncros Silverton 2.0-30 6 Bolt; F: 15x110mm, R: 12x148mm; 30mm Tubeless ready rim / 28H / XD Driver; Syncros Axle w/Removable Lever; with 6mm Allen, T30 and T25 Tools

    Syncros X-30SE / 32H / 30mm; Tubeless ready

    Spokes

    Stainless Black 15G / 1.8mm

    Front Hub

    Formula CL-811 / 15x110mm

    Rear Hub

    Formula CL-148M / 12x148mm / Micro Spline

    Tires

    Front: Schwalbe Racing Ray 29x2.35" EVO; Super Ground / TLE / 67EPI / Addix Speed Grip, Rear: Schwalbe Racing Ralph 29x2.35" EVO; Super Ground / TLE / 67EPI / Addix Speed Grip

    Front: Schwalbe Racing Ray 29x2.35"; Performance Folding / TLE Tubeless ready / Addix, Rear: Schwalbe Racing Ralph 29x2.35"; Performance Folding / TLE Tubeless ready / Addix

    Disc Rotors

    Shimano SM-RT76 / 6 Bolt / 180/F and 160/R

    Shimano SM-RT54 CL / 180/F and 160/R

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