Scott Addict RC Ultimate

The "Addict RC Ultimate" model from Scott, released in 2022, is a high-end road bike that stands out for its outstanding specifications and innovative technology. The price for this model is 13,999 EUR.

The Addict RC Ultimate’s frame is made from Addict RC Disc HMX SL carbon and features road race geometry as well as a replaceable derailleur hanger. The internal cable routing ensures a clean look and improves aerodynamics. The maximum rider weight is 120 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs just 6 kg, making it one of the lightest models in its class.

The bike is suitable for riders between 170 cm and 180 cm in height. It is equipped with the SRAM RED eTap AXS HRD Shift-Brake System, which offers 24-speed electronic shifting. The brakes are also by SRAM and utilise the Flatmount system with 160 mm Centreline XR brake discs at the front and rear.

The Addict RC Ultimate’s fork is made from Addict RC HMX SL Flatmount Disc carbon with an eccentric head tube that tapers from 1 1/4" to 1 1/2". The bottom bracket uses the SRAM DUB PF ROAD 86.5 system. The crankset is a SRAM RED Power Meter crankset with 48/35 teeth, whilst the cassette is a SRAM RED XG1290 with a 10–33 tooth range. The entire drivetrain is completed by SRAM RED components.

The handlebars are Syncros Creston iC SL Carbon Combo, which, in combination with the Syncros Addict RC Integrated headset and a 110 mm stem, enable precise handling. The tyres are Schwalbe PRO ONE Microskin TL-Easy Fold in size 700x28C, fitted with Schwalbe AEROTAN tubes, mounted on a Zipp 353 NSW Carbon tubeless disc-brake wheelset. The wheelset is fitted with Syncros SL axles, which feature a removable lever with an integrated tool.

The saddle is a Syncros Belcarra Regular SL, mounted on a Syncros Duncan SL Aero seatpost. The bike’s gross weight is 15 g.

The frame geometry comprises a reach of 390 mm, a stack of 548 mm, a seat tube length of 540 mm and a top tube length of 550 mm. The head tube angle is 73 degrees, whilst the seat tube angle is 74 degrees. The head tube is 135 mm long, the chainstay length is 410 mm and the bottom bracket drop is 70 mm. The fork offset is 45 mm and the stem height is 778 mm. The fork installation height is 379 mm and the wheelbase is 992 mm. The bottom bracket height is 275 mm.

In summary, the Scott Addict RC Ultimate offers a perfect combination of lightness, stiffness and aerodynamic efficiency, making it an excellent choice for ambitious road cyclists.