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Addict RC 15
A carbon frame race bike with high-end components and shimano ultegra hydraulic disc brakes.
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$6,299| Weight | 7.6 kg |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Carbon |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 12 Electronic |
| Groupset | Ultegra, Ultegra Di2 |
| Brakes | Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc |
Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.
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View Comparison157cm – 167cm
165cm – 173cm
171cm – 179cm
177cm – 185cm
183cm – 191cm
188cm – 197cm
194cm – 204cm
🐐 Estimated
- 183cm, size LG, Just right
- 178cm, size MD, Just right
- 179cm, size XL, Fits large
Summary
The Scott Addict RC is a lightweight race bike praised for its responsive handling and climbing efficiency. It features updated geometry for stability at high speeds and agility in corners, with comfort enhancements like wider tire clearance and refined seatposts. While some reviews note it feels more like an all-road design than a pure race machine, it remains competitive and enjoyable for varied riding conditions.
Lightweight design, often under 5.9kg
Responsive and agile handling
Comfortable ride with good vibration damping
Updated geometry for stability and cornering
Wide tire clearance up to 34mm
Limited tire clearance on some models
Fiddly seatpost clamp
Can feel sluggish with stock tires
Higher price than some competitors
The new Scott Addict RC is super svelte and primed for climbing the cols of Le Tour and the hotly contested neighborhood Strava segments.
BikerumorThe Addict RC handles with an air of great composure.
BikeRadarThe bike’s responsive geometry makes it agile in tight corners and stable at high speeds.
Canadian Cycling MagazineThe Addict RC is a competitively light, aerodynamic bike that inspires you to go faster and holds your hand while you do it.
Cycling NewsThe Addict RC feels exactly how I want a race bike to feel, but does it with just the right amount of additional comfort and control.
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Nov 2024 · Cory Benson
The all-new Scott Addict RC weighs as little as 5.9kg, shedding more than 1kg off the previous road race bike...
Nov 2024 · Matt Hansen
Scott's new ride is meant for the competitive cyclist, whether it's races, KOMs, or town sign sprints The Scott Addict RC
Nov 2024 · James Spender
The Scott Addict RC all-rounder race bike has had a workover, with the new bike in top spec dropping a
Nov 2024 · Josh Ross
The climbing prowess of the Scott Addict RC isn’t even the best thing about it. The team obsessed over every detail and it shows.
May 2022 · Katherine Moore
A bike that’s set alight the women’s professional peloton while appealing to recreational riders too
Effortlessly carries speed and always turns heads
Aggressive race position won’t suit all riders
Oct 2021 · Tobias Hörsch
SCOTT are confident enough not to send the flagship version of the Addict RC series into this group test, settling on the Addict RC Pro instead. No wonder, since the differences to the top-end model are limited. Besides a different carbon layup for the frame, the RC Pro uses a Shimano DURA-ACE Di2 groupset instead of SRAM RED eTap AXS, and Syncros wheels instead of Zipp. Is that enough for it to hold its own against the four fastest race bikes of the 2021 season?
Excellent climbing performance, despite bulky tires and the highest weight in the test
Good vibration damping
Loves corners and carving thanks to the wide tires
Good combination of smoothness and directness
Low inherent comfort of the frame
Sacrifices pure race performance with large tires
No power meter installed
Oct 2021 · Stu Kerton
Very fast feeling bike with a great ride quality, although it's up against some tough competition on price
Smooth, clean looks
Good spec list
Balanced handling
Up against some well-priced competition
Oct 2021 · David Kennedy
Scott has refined the Addict to be a competitive, all-around road bike for 2020. At 17.84 pounds, the Addict RC isn’t a featherweight. Price wise, the RC 20
| Frame | Addict RC Disc HMX; Road Race geometry / Replaceable Derailleur Hanger; Internal cable routing Color: Grey |
|---|---|
| Fork | Addict RC HMX Flatmount Disc; 1 1/4"-1 1/2" Excentric Carbon steerer |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano SM-BB72-41B |
| Headset | Syncros Addict RC Integrated |
| Stem | Syncros RR 1.5; 1 1/4" |
| Handlebar | Syncros Creston 1.0 Compact; Carbon |
| Saddle | Syncros Belcarra Regular 2.0 |
| Seatpost | Syncros Duncan 1.0 D-Shape Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 RD-R8150-SS; 24 Speed Electronic Shift System |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra Di2 FD-R8150; Electronic Shift System |
| Crank | Shimano Ultegra FC-R8100; Hollowtech II 52x36 T |
| Shifters | Shimano Ultegra ST-R8170; 24 Speed Electronic Shift System |
| Cassette | Shimano Ultegra CS-R8100-12; 11-30 |
| Chain | Shimano Ultegra CN-M8100-12 |
| Brakes | Shimano BR-R8170 Hyd.Disc Type: Shimano Ultegra Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Syncros Capital 1.0 35 Disc; 24 Front / 24 Rear; Syncros Axle / Removable Lever with Tool |
|---|---|
| Tires | Front: Schwalbe ONE Race-Guard Fold; 700x28C, Rear: Schwalbe ONE Race-Guard Fold; 700x28C |
| Disc Rotors | Shimano RT-CL800 rotor 160/F and 160/R |
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Last updated 13 July
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