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2021 Scott

Scale 26 disc

A 26″ aluminum frame mountain youth bike with modest components and tektro hydraulic disc brakes.
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Weight13.3 kg  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkSuntour XCM
Wheels26″ Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 9
GroupsetAltus
BrakesTektro Hydraulic Disc
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Handling
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Scale 26 disc
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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)

41 km/h

Scale 26 disc

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

Dec 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

Dec 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

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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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

Scale 26" series Alloy 6061 DB / Performance geometry

Fork

Suntour XCM-HLO Hyd. Lockout / 100mm travel Softer spring setup

Travel100mm

Spring TypeCoil

Bottom Bracket

Feimin / BB68 / cartridge / square taper

Headset

Feimin FP-H807, 1 1/8" Semi Int.

Stem

Syncros M3.0 / 7° / Black

Handlebar

Syncros M3.0 / 640mm black / 31.8mm / 12mm rise / 9° BS Syncros Youth 115

Saddle

Syncros Belcarra 2.5

Seatpost

Syncros M3.0 31.6mm / 350mm / Black

TypeRigid

Pedals

Feimin FP-803 / w/Reflector

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Altus RD-M2000 18 Speed

Front Derailleur

Shimano FD-M2020-TS6 / 34.9mm

Crank

Shimano FC-MT101-2 36x22T w/o CG

Shifters

Shimano SL-M2010

Cassette

Shimano CS-HG200-9 / 11-36T

Chain

KMC X9

Brakes

Tektro HD-M276 / Hydr. Disc 160F/160R rotor / short reach lever

TypeTektro Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Tektro HD-M276

Wheels
Rims

Syncros X-20 Disc / 32H / black

Spokes

15 G / stainless / black

Front Hub

Shimano HB TX505 / QR

Rear Hub

Shimano FH-TX505-8 / QR

Tires

Front: Kenda K1227 Booster / 26x2.4" / 30TPI, Rear: Kenda K1227 Booster / 26x2.4" / 30TPI

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