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2021 Scott

Scale RC 400

A 24″ aluminum frame mountain youth bike with upper mid-range components and shimano deore hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

899 €
Weight8,7 kg  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionRigid
ForkAluminum
Wheels24″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetDeore
BrakesShimano Deore Hydraulic Disc
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Handling
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Scale RC 400
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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 RC 400

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

dic 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

dic 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

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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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

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

Fork

AL-6061 rigid fork / 1 1/8" / IS

Bottom Bracket

Feimin / BB68 / cartridge / square taper

Headset

Feimin FP-H809, sealed bearings

Stem

LEADTEC LCS-7091 50mm / 25.4mm clamp

Handlebar

Premetec 6019F / Flat Bar / 25.4mm clamp / 580mm Syncros Youth 100 Grip

Saddle

Syncros Future Pro

Seatpost

Alloy 2014 / 0mm Offset 27.2x300mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

MARWI SP-700 / w/Reflector

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore RD-M5100 11-Speed

Crank

Prowheel BOOM-32P / 140MM 32T Alloy / w/CG PVC single cover

Shifters

Shimano Deore SL-M5100-R

Cassette

SunRace CSMX8 11 Speed / 11-42

Chain

KMC X11EL

Brakes

Shimano BR-MT500

TypeShimano Deore Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano BL-MT501

Wheels
Rims

Alexrims MD19 / Disc

Spokes

15G / UCP / black

Front Hub

Formula DC-140-F / QR

Rear Hub

Formula DC-38-R / QR

Tires

Front: Schwalbe Rocket Ron Evolution ADDIX Speed 67EPI / 24x2.1" / folding, Rear: Schwalbe Rocket Ron Evolution ADDIX Speed 67EPI / 24x2.1" / folding

Disc Rotors

Shimano SM-RT66 / IS / 160mm

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