Scott Scale 925

The 2022 Scott Scale 925 is a high-quality mountain bike designed for demanding riders. Priced at 2599 EUR, it offers a wide range of advanced technical features and top-of-the-range specifications.

The Scale 925’s frame is constructed from Scale 3 Carbon with IMP Technology and HMF, ensuring excellent stiffness and low weight. The bike weighs just 11 kg in total, whilst the maximum rider weight is 128 kg. The frame is also fitted with the SDS2 Advanced Shock & Standing Damping System and ICCR cable routing, which provide improved shock absorption and tidy cable management. The Boost 12x148mm thru-axle on the SW DM dropouts contributes to the frame’s stability and stiffness.

The bike’s fork is the FOX 32 Float Rhythm Grip 3 with 100 mm of travel. It features a 3-mode adjustment, a 15x110mm QR axle, a 44 mm offset and a tapered steerer tube. This fork offers excellent suspension performance and adaptability to different types of terrain.

Braking performance is provided by Shimano MT501 disc brakes with a 180 mm front rotor and a 160 mm rear rotor. These brakes offer reliable and powerful stopping power in a wide range of conditions. The gear system consists of a Shimano XT RD-M8100 SGS Shadow Plus 12-speed rear derailleur and a Shimano Deore SL-M6100-R Rapidfire Plus shifter, enabling precise and rapid gear changes.

The drivetrain comprises a Shimano SLX FC-M7100-1 Hollowtech 2 crankset with 32 teeth and a Shimano Deore CS-M6100-12 cassette with a range of 10–51 teeth. The bottom bracket is a Shimano BB-MT500 measuring 41x92mm.

The handlebars are Syncros Fraser 2.0 made from 6061 aluminium, flat-shaped with a 9-degree backsweep and a width of 740 mm. The grips are Syncros Pro Lock-on grips, which ensure a secure grip. The stem is a Syncros FL2.0 with a 6-degree angle and a length of 70 mm, also made from aluminium.

The rims are Syncros X-25, tubeless-ready with 32 spoke holes and a width of 25 mm. The tyres are Schwalbe Racing Ray at the front and Schwalbe Racing Ralph at the rear, both in size 29x2.25", foldable and tubeless-ready with Addix Compound for excellent grip and durability.

The front hub is a Formula CL-811 with a 15x110 mm axle, and the rear hub is a Formula CL-148M with a 12x148 mm axle and Micro Spline. The spokes are made of black stainless steel with a diameter of 1.8 mm.

The saddle is a Syncros Belcarra Regular 2.0 with CRMO rails, and the seatpost is a Syncros Duncan 2.0 with a 10 mm offset, measuring 31.6 x 400 mm.

The bike is suitable for riders between 170 cm and 180 cm in height. The frame geometry features a seat tube length of 440 mm, a top tube length of 600 mm, a head tube angle of 70 degrees, a seat tube angle of 74 degrees, a head tube length of 100 mm, a chainstay length of 425 mm and a standover height of 774 mm. The wheelbase measures 1102 mm in total, the bottom bracket height is 312 mm and the bottom bracket drop is 58 mm.

In summary, the Scott Scale 925 is a high-performance mountain bike that impresses with its high-quality components, advanced technology and well-thought-out geometry. It offers an excellent combination of lightness, stiffness and comfort, ideal for demanding riders who tackle both technical trails and fast rides on gravel tracks.