Scott Gambler 920

The 2022 Scott Gambler 920 is a downhill bike designed for challenging descents. It is priced at 4699 EUR. The frame is made from Gambler Alloy 6061, which is hydroformed and specially tailored. With a maximum permissible weight of 128 kg and a kerb weight of 17 kg, the bike offers a robust yet lightweight construction. The model is compatible with both 27.5" and 29" tyres and features a VLK Virtual 4 Link Kinematic System as well as an SW DH 12x157mm dropout.

The bike’s specification includes Shimano BR-MT520 4-piston disc brakes and Shimano SM-RT76 brake discs with a diameter of 203 mm at the front and rear. The drivetrain consists of a seven-speed SRAM GX DH groupset, operated by a SRAM GX DH trigger shifter. The Rockshox Boxxer Select fork, featuring DebonAir and Charger RC technology, offers 200 mm of travel, whilst the Rockshox SuperDeluxe Select rear shock ensures optimum shock absorption.

The Scott Gambler 920 is suitable for riders between 160 cm and 170 cm tall. It features Wellgo B155U SCT pedals with interchangeable pins and a SRAM DUB PF MTB107 bottom bracket. The crankset consists of a SRAM Descendant DH DUB with a 34T steel chainring and a crank arm length of 165 mm. The cassette is an SRAM CS PG-720 DH with a 11–25-tooth range, and the drivetrain is powered by a KMC X10 chain.

The handlebars are Syncros Hixon 1.5 DH, with a width of 800 mm, a rise of 15 mm and a backsweep of 8 degrees. The grips are Syncros Pro DH dual lock-on grips. The stem, also from Syncros, is a DH1.5 model with a length of 50 mm and a direct-mount attachment.

The rims are Syncros MD30 Disc models in 29" size, which are tubeless-ready. The tyres are Maxxis Assegai in 29x2.5" size with a 2x60 TPI construction, featuring DH, TR and 3C Maxx Grip technology. The hubs are from Formula: the DHL-92 Boost model at the front and the DHL-157 model at the rear, both featuring thru-axles and sealed bearings. The spokes are DT Swiss Industry models in black.

The saddle is a Syncros Kaslo 2.0 with CrMo rails, and the seatpost is a Syncros DH2.0 made from 6061 alloy with a diameter of 31.6 mm. The bike’s geometry comprises a reach of 400 mm, a stack of 636 mm, a seat tube length of 405 mm, a top tube length of 537 mm, a head tube angle of 63 degrees, a seat tube angle of 67 degrees, a head tube length of 110 mm, a chainstay length of 439 mm, a bottom bracket drop of 24 mm, a fork offset of 52 mm, a top tube height of 719 mm, a fork installation height of 601 mm, a wheelbase of 1208 mm and a bottom bracket height of 346 mm.

In summary, the 2022 Scott Gambler 920 offers high-quality components and robust construction for downhill riding at a price of 4,699 EUR.