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    Scale 9802021 Scott
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    MSRP
    ($1,252)
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    Weight
    		30.0 lbs
    3.6
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    Fork
    		Suntour XCR
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    Brakes
    		Hydraulic Disc
    Motor
    Battery
    Groupset
    		Deore
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 12
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		100mm
    Brand Site

    scott-sports.com

    Summary
    		The Scott Scale 980 is a 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Scale 980
    Other Crosscountry bikes
    Gear Range

    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)

    28 mph

    Scale 980

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Scale 9802021 Scott
    Frame

    Scale Alloy 6061 Custom Butted Tubing Boost QR 5x141mm / Tapered Headtube / BB92 Internal Cable Routing / replaceable hanger

    BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit

    Fork

    Suntour XCR32 RL-R / Coil Spring 1 1/8" Steerer / Reb. Adj. Remote Lockout / 100mm travel

    Bottom Bracket

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

    Headset

    Syncros OE Press Fit / Reduce 1.5"-1 1/8" OD 50/62mm / ID 44/56mm

    Stem

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

    Handlebar

    Syncros Alloy 6061 T shape Flat / 9° / 740mm

    Saddle

    Syncros Belcarra Regular 2.5

    Seatpost

    Syncros / 31.6x400mm

    Pedals

    Femin FP873ZU

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Deore RD-M6100 SGS Shadow Plus / 12 Speed

    Crank

    Shimano FC-MT511-1 32T

    Shifters

    Shimano Deore SL-M6100-R / Rapidfire Plus

    Cassette

    Shimano Deore CS-M6100-12 / 10-51 T

    Chain

    KMC X12

    Brakes

    Shimano MT200 Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Syncros / 32H

    Spokes

    Stainless Black 15G / 1.8mm

    Front Hub

    Formula CL-51

    Rear Hub

    Shimano FH-MT401-B CL / Boost QR 5x141mm / Micro Spline

    Tires

    Front: Maxxis Rekon Race / 2.25" / 60TPI, Rear: Maxxis Rekon Race / 2.25" / 60TPI

    Disc Rotors

    Shimano SM-RT10 CL / 180/F and 160/R

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