Scott Addict RC 15

The 2022 Addict RC 15 from Scott is a state-of-the-art racing bike that is characterised by its advanced technology and high-quality equipment. With a price tag of EUR 6299, this model offers a wide range of features that will appeal to ambitious amateur riders and professional racers alike.

The frame of the Addict RC 15 is made of Addict RC Disc HMX material and is designed for road race geometry. It has a replaceable derailleur hanger and internal cable routing, which ensures a tidy appearance and improved aerodynamics. The permissible total weight of the bike is 120 kg, while its own weight is just 7 kg, making it one of the lighter models in its class.

The bike is suitable for riders between 170 cm and 180 cm tall. It is equipped with Shimano BR-R8170 hydraulic disc brakes which, in combination with the Shimano SM-MT800 CL brake discs (160 mm) at the front and rear, ensure excellent braking performance. Shifting is ensured by the Shimano Ultegra Di2 RD-R8150-SS 24-speed electronic shifting system, which enables precise and fast gear changes. The shift levers are also from Shimano Ultegra (ST-R8170), which emphasises the uniformity and quality of the components.

The fork of the Addict RC 15 is made of Addict RC HMX Flatmount Disc material and has an eccentric carbon steerer (1 1/4"-1 1/2"). The bottom bracket is a Shimano SM-BB72-41B, while the crankset consists of a Shimano Ultegra FC-R8100 Hollowtech II with 52x36 teeth. The sprocket is a Shimano Ultegra CS-R8100-12 with a gradation of 11-30, and the drive is provided by a Shimano Ultegra CN-M8100-12 chain.

The handlebar is a Syncros Creston 1.0 Compact made of carbon, paired with a Syncros RR 1.5 stem (1 1/4") with a length of 110 mm. The headset is a Syncros Addict RC Integrated. The Syncros Belcarra Regular 2.0 saddle, mounted on a Syncros Duncan 1.0 Aero seatpost, provides additional comfort. The tyres are Schwalbe ONE Race-Guard Fold (700x28C), which are mounted on a Syncros Capital 1.0 35 Disc wheelset.

The geometry of the bike includes a seat tube length of 540 mm, a top tube length of 550 mm, a head tube angle of 73 degrees and a seat tube angle of 74 degrees. Other dimensions include a head tube length of 135 mm, a chainstay length of 410 mm, a bottom bracket drop of 70 mm, a fork projection of 45 mm, a standover height of 778 mm, a fork height of 379 mm and a wheelbase of 992 mm. The bottom bracket height is 275 mm.

To summarise, the Scott Addict RC 15 is a powerful and lightweight road bike that impresses with its high-quality equipment and well thought-out geometry. It offers an excellent combination of speed, comfort and control, ideal for demanding riders.