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2017 Scott

Scale 730 Plus

A 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail trail bike with upper mid-range components.

Weight13,0 kg  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 120mm
ForkSuntour XCR
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetXT, Deore
BrakesShimano Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Scale 730 Plus
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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)

43 km/h

Scale 730 Plus

42 km/h

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Reviews

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.

Pros
  • Lightweight and stiff frame

  • Excellent handling and responsiveness

  • Good traction and comfort

  • Versatile for various riding conditions

  • Value-for-money in some builds

Cons
  • 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  • Some components like brakes or drivetrain may feel cumbersome or outdated

Key Quotes
A singletrack blaster with an XC pedigree
BikeRadar logoBikeRadar
Traction is king when it comes to larger tires.
Canadian Cycling Magazine logoCanadian Cycling Magazine
This thing is incredibly fast, the responsiveness is superb.
Flow Mountain Bike logoFlow Mountain Bike
It’s basically a riot to ride
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Canadian Cycling Magazine
My bike Monday: Scott Scale 720 Plus review

Jan 2017 · Matt Stetson

Big tires expand your performance

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MBR
Scott Scale 730 Plus (2017) review - MBR

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.

Highs
  • Standout ride quality

Lows
  • Not the best value

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BikeRadar
Scott Scale 720 Plus review

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

Highs
  • 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

Lows
  • 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

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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
Tested: Scott Scale 720 Plus

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 …

Highs
  • A fun loving hardtail.

  • SO MUCH TRACTION.

  • Beautiful frame.

Lows
  • Needs tubeless tyres and a dropper post badly.

  • Not amazing value.

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Mountain Bike Action
Bike Test ShootOut: Scott Scale 700 RC Vs Cannondale F-Si Carbon 2

Oct 2015 · McCoy

If you are looking for every bit of efficiency that you can get from a hardtail...

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Singletrack World
Scott Scale 740

Jun 2015 · Chipps

A race-ready hardtail for less than £1,500? Scott delivers with the Scale 740

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Geometry
Specs
Build
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 StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Tire Clearance3"

Fork

Suntour XCR RL-R / Coil Spring 15 x110mm QR axle / 1 1/8" Steerer / Reb. Adj Remote Lockout / 120mm travel

Travel120mm

Spring TypeCoil

Bottom Bracket

Shimano BB-MT500-PA / shell 41x89.5mm

Headset

Syncros OE Press Fit / Reduce 1.5" - 1 1/8" OD 50/61mm / ID 44/55mm

Stem

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

Handlebar

Syncros FL2.0 mini Riser / Alloy 6061D.B. 12mm rise / 9° / 740mm

Saddle

Syncros XM2.5

Seatpost

Syncros / 31.6x400mm

TypeRigid

Groupset
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 Deore SL-M610 / Rapidfire plus 2 way release / w/gear indicator

Cassette

Shimano CS-HG50-10 /11-36 T

Chain

KMC X10

Brakes

Shimano M365 Disc 180/F and 160/Rmm SM-RT30 CL Rotor

TypeShimano Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
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 / 2.80x27.5 / 60TPI Kevlar Bead TR Tubeless ready

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