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2021 Scott

Scale 24

A 24″ aluminum frame mountain youth bike with mid-range components and tektro mechanical disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

£449($831)
Weight10.1 kg  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkAluminum
Wheels24″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 8
GroupsetTourney
BrakesTektro Mechanical Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Handling
nimblestable
Scale 24
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Gearing

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)

33 km/h

Scale 24

Highest gear

(descending)

Reviews

Summary

The Scott Scale is a highly regarded cross-country bike, praised for its lightweight design, efficient climbing, and race-ready performance. It offers a versatile platform suitable for both beginners and aspiring racers, with models featuring aggressive, race-inspired designs and tubeless-ready wheels. The bike's suspension, particularly the Fox 32 Float Rhythm fork, is noted for its supple off-the-top performance and grip. However, some models may lack confidence in technical terrain, and the tires can be less effective in wet conditions.

Pros
  • Lightweight design

  • Efficient climbing

  • Race-ready performance

  • Versatile platform for various skill levels

  • Supple suspension performance

Cons
  • Less confidence in technical terrain

  • Tires less effective in wet conditions

  • High cost for top-end models

Key Quotes
The Scott Scale 950 is a gateway drug to cross-country racing.
Bicycling
Point the Scale uphill and it’s brutally fast and efficient; rider inputs are quickly, precisely and rewardingly converted into forward motion.
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It’s the XC race bike that maintains a laser sharp focus on the task at hand, while retaining a lighter side to its personality that makes it fun and surprisingly capable too.
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Pinkbike
First Look: Scott Release Latest Generation of Scale RC Hardtail

Dec 2022 · Henry Quinney

The top-end HMX-SL frame sheds 22 grams compared to the outgoing model, to achieve a claimed weight of 847 g.

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BikeRadar
Scott Scale RC SL first ride review

Dec 2022 · Alex Evans

The Scale is a fast-paced XC hardtail with performance that reaches beyond the traditional racing remit

Highs
  • Light weight

  • Loaded-up spec

  • Fun, fast and agile

  • Impressive frame construction

Lows
  • Lack of dropper post limits scope

  • Very costly

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Bikerumor
Dangerholm’s mellow yellow Scott Scale project bike blurs lines between Gravel & MTB

Jul 2021 · Cory Benson

This Scott Scale Gravel mashup is what happens when MTB weight weenie project bike builder Dangerholm decides that he needs a gravel bike!

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MBR
Scott Scale 920 review - MBR

Apr 2020 · Alan Muldoon

If you’re after a cross country race hardtail with a proven track record, then look no further than the Scott Scale 920.

Highs
  • Fast in every situation

Lows
  • Front derailleur compatibility!

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Bicycling
The Scott Scale 950 Is a Great First Race Bike

Jul 2019 · Bobby Lea

You get a Fox 32 Float Rhythm fork, SRAM NX Eagle, and tubeless-ready wheels and tires—all for $1,600.

Highs
  • 100mm Fox 32 Float Rhythm fork

  • SRAM NX Eagle drivetrain

  • Shimano MT500 hydraulic disc brakes

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Frame JR24 Rigid Disc Alloy 6061 / Bended TT Semi int. HT / SCOTT dropout / IS

Fork

AL-6061 rigid fork / IS

Bottom Bracket

Feimin / BB68 / cartridge / square taper

Headset

Feimin FP-H807, 1 1/8" Semi Int.

Stem

LEADTEC LCS-7130 50mm / 25.4mm clamp

Handlebar

Junior Flat-Bar Alloy 560mm / Syncros Youth 100/80 Grip

Saddle

Syncros Future Pro

Seatpost

Alloy 26.8x300mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

MARWI SP-700 / w/Reflector

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano RD-TX800 Tourney 8 Speed

Crank

Prowheel / Alloy Crank 140mm 32T / w/CG PVG double cover

Shifters

Shimano SL-RS45-8R Revo Shifter

Cassette

SunRace CSM55 8 Speed / 11-34T

Chain

KMC Z8.3

Brakes

Tektro SCM-02 Mech. Disc Brake / 160mm rotor

TypeTektro Mechanical Disc

Brake Levers

Lee-Chi BL-81/BL-81G

Wheels
Rims

Alex C-1000 Disc

Spokes

15G / UCP / black

Front Hub

Formula DC-19-F / QR

Rear Hub

Formula DC-25-8-R / QR

Tires

Front: Kenda K1227 Booster / 24x2.4" / 30TPI, Rear: Kenda K1227 Booster / 24x2.4" / 30TPI

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