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2019 Scott

Scale 24

A 24″ aluminum frame mountain youth bike with mid-range components and rim brakes.
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Weight11.6 kg  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 50mm
ForkSuntour XCT
Wheels24″ Aluminum
GroupsetTourney
BrakesRim
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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

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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BikeRadar
Scott Scale 900 WC long-term review

Jan 2020 · Joe Norledge

An uncomplicated, no compromise race bike that's ideal for the privateer racer and comes highly recommended from me.

Highs
  • Competitively light, reliable race-ready machine

Lows
  • The one-piece bar/stem combo can be limiting

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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

Jan 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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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Scale 24 Junior Alloy 606 / SemiIntHT SCOTT dropout / V-Brake

Fork

SR Suntour XCT-JR 24 50mm travel softer spring setup

Travel50mm

Spring TypeCoil

Bottom Bracket

NECO B906BK

Headset

GW 1SI110

Stem

LEADTEC LCS-7126 50mm / 25.4mm clamp

Handlebar

Junior Flat-Bar Alloy 560mm

Saddle

Syncros JR FL

Seatpost

Alloy 26.8x300mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

MARWI SP-700

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Tourney RD-TY300 7 Speed

Crank

Prowheel / Alloy Crank 152mm w/CG PVG double cover

Shifters

Shimano SL-RS 36-7 Revo Shifter

Cassette

SunRace CSM40 7-Speed / 11-34T

Chain

KMC Z-51

Brakes

LEE CHI V-Brake alloy

TypeRim

Brake Levers

LEE CHI BL-81G

Wheels
Rims

Alex C-1000

Spokes

14G / UCP / black

Front Hub

KT-A55F / QR

Rear Hub

KT-A52R / QR

Tires

Kenda K1166 / 24x1.95" / 22TPI

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