Scott Scale 710

The 2021 "Scale 710" model from Scott is a high-quality mountain bike that stands out for its robust materials and well-thought-out technical specifications. The frame is constructed from Scale 27.5" 6061 alloy custom-butted tubing, ensuring high stability and durability. It features a QR 5x135mm quick-release, a tapered head tube and a BB92 bottom bracket shell. Furthermore, the gear cables are routed internally, ensuring a tidy appearance and protecting the cables. The bike’s total weight is 11 kg.

Shimano MT201 disc brakes are fitted at the front and rear, combined with Shimano SM-RT10 CL 160 mm brake discs. This combination ensures reliable braking performance in a variety of conditions. The drivetrain is supplied by SRAM in the form of the SRAM SX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain. The shifter is an SRAM SX Eagle Trigger, which ensures precise gear changes.

The Scale 710’s fork is a RockShox 30 Silver TK Solo Air with 100 mm of travel. This fork features a 2-mode function, a tapered steerer tube, rebound adjustment (Reb. Adj.) and a remote lockout function, which allows the fork to be locked out when required.

The bottom bracket is an integrated SRAM DUB PF with a shell width of 41x92 mm. The crankset is also an SRAM SX Eagle DUB with a 30-tooth chainring. The cassette is an SRAM SX / PG1210 with a range of 11–50 teeth, offering a wide gear ratio range. The drivetrain is completed by the SRAM CN SX Eagle chain.

The handlebars are Syncros T-Bar made from 6061 alloy, with a width of 680 mm and a 9° angle. The stem is also by Syncros and is made from 6061 aluminium, designed to fit an oversized diameter of 31.8 mm and featuring a 7° angle. The headset is a Syncros OE Press Fit with a tapered size of 1.5"–1 1/8".

The rims are Syncros Disc with 32 spokes, fitted with Maxxis Ikon tyres in size 27.5x2.2" and a thread count of 60 TPI. The front hub is a Formula CL51 with a quick-release mechanism, and the rear hub is a Shimano FH-RM35 CL, also with a quick-release mechanism. The spokes are made of stainless steel and have a gauge of 15G / 1.8 mm.

The saddle is a Syncros Belcarra 2.5, mounted on a Syncros seatpost measuring 31.6x400 mm. The pedals are VP-536 models with a PP body and reflectors.

The 2021 Scott Scale 710 thus offers a balanced mix of high-quality components and well-thought-out design at a price of 999 EUR.