Scott Scale 24 mit Starrgabel

The 2021 "Scale 24 with rigid fork" model from Scott is a robust and lightweight children’s bike designed for young riders. Priced at 429 EUR, it offers solid specifications and high-quality build. The frame is made from an aluminium alloy (Alloy 6061) with a curved top tube and a semi-integrated head tube, resulting in a total weight of just 10 kg.

The bike’s braking system consists of mechanical disc brakes from Tektro (SCM-02) with Tektro TS325A brake levers and a 160 mm front brake disc, ensuring reliable braking performance. The gear system is a Shimano RD-TX800 Tourney with 8 speeds, controlled by a Shimano SL-RS45-8R Revo shifter. This allows for precise and easy gear selection, ideal for young riders.

The rigid fork is also made from an aluminium alloy (AL-6061) and contributes to the bike’s stability. The pedals are MARWI SP-700 with reflectors, which provide additional safety. The bottom bracket is a Feimin BB68 with a cartridge and square taper, and the crankset is an aluminium Prowheel with 140 mm cranks and a 32T chainring, protected by a PVG double cover.

The cassette is a SunRace CSM55 with 8 speeds and a 11–34T range, whilst the drivetrain is powered by a KMC Z8.3 chain. The handlebars are 560 mm wide aluminium Junior flat bars with Syncros Youth 100/80 grips, mounted on a LEADTEC LCS-7130 stem with a length of 50 mm and a 25.4 mm clamp.

The headset is a Feimin FP-H807, semi-integrated with a diameter of 1 1/8 inches. The rims are Alex C-1000 Disc models, fitted with Kenda K1227 Booster tyres in size 24x2.4" and a TPI of 30. The hubs are by Formula (front: DC-19-F / QR, rear: DC-25-8-R / QR) and the spokes are black-painted 15G UCP models.

The saddle is a Syncros Future Pro, mounted on a 26.8x300 mm aluminium seatpost. A handy kickstand completes the bike’s features and ensures it can be parked securely. Overall, the Scott Scale 24 with rigid fork offers an excellent combination of lightness, stability and reliability, ideal for young cyclists looking to embark on their first serious rides.