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Scale 720 Plus
A 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bike with upper mid-range components and shimano mechanical disc brakes.
| Weight | 12,9 kg |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 120mm |
| Fork | RockShox Recon Silver RL |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | XT, SLX |
| Brakes | Shimano Mechanical Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
Summary
The Scott Scale is a lightweight and responsive hardtail mountain bike, praised for its excellent handling and comfort. It features progressive geometry and efficient 29-inch wheels, making it versatile for cross-country and trail riding. While it excels in acceleration and traction, some models may have minor issues with tire grip or suspension sensitivity.
Lightweight and stiff frame
Excellent handling and responsiveness
Good traction and comfort
Versatile for various riding conditions
Value-for-money in some builds
Tire grip can be limited, especially in wet conditions
Suspension sensitivity may not be ideal on small bumps
Some components like brakes or drivetrain may feel cumbersome or outdated
A singletrack blaster with an XC pedigree
BikeRadarTraction is king when it comes to larger tires.
Canadian Cycling MagazineThis thing is incredibly fast, the responsiveness is superb.
Flow Mountain BikeIt’s basically a riot to ride
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Jan 2017 · Matt Stetson
Big tires expand your performance
Dec 2016 · Alan Muldoon
The Scott Scale 730 Plus will instantly win you over as you carve effortlessly through corners, blast down the rowdiest descents and spin up loose technical climbs with aplomb.
Standout ride quality
Not the best value
Aug 2016 · Guy Kesteven
Scott’s agile, lightweight plus-bike crushes conventional hardtails and its own poor spec on rough trails. Buy if you want a lightweight, upgradeable, plus-size hardtail at a great price
Super light, power efficient, agile and upgradeable frame that’ll also take 29er Boost wheels. Schwalbe’s plus tyres add a hovercraft float and rough trail tailwind without stubborn steering
Very poor fork spec for the money (but you can’t actually tell on the trail). The Fox forked, SRAM 1x11 driven 710 Plus is significantly better if you can afford an extra £600
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
Feb 2016
We’ve had a ball riding this thing, one of the few bikes that actually makes you laugh out loud as you blast about the trails with a grin on your face, so forgive us is we repeat ourselves here, we may be using the word ‘fun’ quite a bit. What’s Plus? In a nutshell it’s …
A fun loving hardtail.
SO MUCH TRACTION.
Beautiful frame.
Needs tubeless tyres and a dropper post badly.
Not amazing value.
Oct 2015 · McCoy
If you are looking for every bit of efficiency that you can get from a hardtail...
Jun 2015 · Chipps
A race-ready hardtail for less than £1,500? Scott delivers with the Scale 740
| Frame | Scale 700 PLUS Alloy Custom Butted Superlight Tubing / Tapered HT BB92 / 3.0" Tire clearance / Full Internal Cable Routing IDS SL DM dropouts for 148x12mm Boost BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Tire Clearance: 3" |
|---|---|
| Fork | Rock Shox Recon Silver RL Solo Air 15x110mm QR axle / Tapered Steerer / Reb. Adj. Remote Lockout / 120mm travel Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-MT500-PA / shell 41x89.5mm |
| Headset | Syncros Comp Press Fit / Tapered 1.5" - 1 1/8" OD 50/61mm / ID 44/55mm |
| Stem | Syncros FL2.0 / 6061 Alloy 6° / integrated Top Cup / 31.8mm / 1 1/8" |
| Handlebar | Syncros FL2.0 mini Riser / Alloy 6061D.B. 12mm rise / 9° / 740mm |
| Saddle | Syncros XM2.5 |
| Seatpost | Syncros Dropper 2.5 / YSP15 ICR / Remote 31.6mm / 120mm Type: Dropper |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT RD-M781 SGS DM /Shadow Type / 20 Speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore FD-M618-E |
| Crank | Shimano FC-M627-B2 / 2-piece Design 36x22 T |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX SL-M7000-10 / Rapidfire plus 2 way release / w/gear indicator |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG50-10 /11-36 T |
| Chain | KMC X10 |
| Brakes | Shimano M425 Disc 180/F and 160/Rmm SM-RT54 CL Rotor Type: Shimano Mechanical Disc |
| Rims | Syncros X-35 / 27.5" / Tubeless Ready 35mm wide / 32H / Sleeve Joint |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless Black 15G / 1.8mm |
| Front Hub | Shimano HB-M618-B CL / 15x110mm |
| Rear Hub | Shimano FH-M618-B CL / Boost 12x148mm RWS axle |
| Tires | Maxxis Rekon / 2.80 x 27.5 / 120TPI Kevlar Bead EXO / TR Tubeless ready Front: 3C Maxx Terra / Rear: 3C Maxx Speed |
First added 15 February
Last updated 15 February
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