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2019 Scott

Scale 960

A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.

Weight12,5 kg  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRockShox
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetNX Eagle
BrakesShimano Hydraulic Disc
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Scale 960
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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)

40 km/h

Scale 960

44 km/h

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Summary

The Scott Scale series is celebrated as a versatile and competitive cross-country bike, offering a mix of lightweight design, efficient power delivery, and race-ready geometry. Its models, from entry-level to high-end, are praised for their aggressive, race-inspired design and the ability to grow with the rider's skills. The suspension, particularly the Fox 32 Float Rhythm fork and Twinloc lockout system, receives high marks for performance, though some note limitations in tire clearance and wet condition traction.

Pros
  • Lightweight and efficient design

  • Race-ready geometry and handling

  • Versatile platform for beginners and racers

  • High-quality suspension performance

  • Aggressive, race-inspired aesthetic

Cons
  • Limited tire clearance for wider tires

  • Tires less effective in wet conditions

  • Aluminum frame may not appeal to carbon enthusiasts

Key Quotes
The Scott Scale 950 is a gateway drug to cross-country racing.
Bicycling
If you’re a privateer racer who’s interested in an uncomplicated, no compromise race bike then it comes highly recommended from me.
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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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MBR
Scott Scale 920 review - MBR

abr 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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Canadian Cycling Magazine
My bike Monday: Scott Scale 720 Plus review

ene 2017 · Matt Stetson

Big tires expand your performance

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MTBR
Scott Scale XC hardtail drops significant weight

jul 2016 · Jason Sumner

The new lighter Scott Scale goes a long way toward defining what the company is all about: racing — and winning. - Mtbr.com

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Flow Mountain Bike
Flow's First Bite: 2017 Scott Scale

jun 2016

Check out the Scott Spark too, and our first impressions of the dual suspension brother to the Scale here: 2017 Scott Spark. New Scott Scale Dropping weight at the same time improving the comfort and handling of a new bike must be quite a tall task to pull off, but from what we’ve seen it’s …

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BikeRadar
Scott Scale 960 review

mar 2016 · Guy Kesteven

Scott’s Scale isn’t just race-ready, it’s a surprisingly fun, forgiving and effortlessly fast machine off-piste as well as on track. Buy if you want a fun, confident and racy machine that’ll reward upgrading

Highs
  • Relaxed handling, light weight, clean lines

Lows
  • Adequate rather than amazing kit, flexy fork

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

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

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Fork

RockShox Rekon Silver RL Solo Air Tapered Steerer / Reb. Adj. / Lockout 100mm travel

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB PF integrated / shell 41x92mm

Headset

Syncros OE Press Fit E2 / Tapered 1.5"-1 1/8" OD 50/62mm / ID 44/56mm

Stem

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

Handlebar

Syncros T-Bar / Alloy 6061 T shape Flat / 9° / 720mm Syncros Pro lock-on grips

Saddle

Syncros XR2.5

Seatpost

Syncros / 31.6x400mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

Wellgo M-21

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM NX / Eagle 12 Speed

Crank

SRAM NX Eagle DUB Boost 32T

Shifters

SRAM NX Eagle Trigger

Cassette

SRAM NX / XG1230 / 11-50 T

Chain

SRAM CN NX Eagle

Brakes

Shimano MT400 Disc 180/F and 160/R mm SM-RT30 CL Rotor

TypeShimano Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Syncros / 32H

Spokes

Stainless Black 15G / 1.8mm

Front Hub

Formula CL51

Rear Hub

Shimano FH-MT200-B CL / Boost QR 5x141mm

Tires

Maxxis Rekon Race / 2.25" / 60TPI Kevlar Bead

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