Scott Scale 965

The "Scale 965" model from Scott, released in 2022, is a high-quality mountain bike designed for discerning riders. Priced at 1,399 EUR, it offers a wide range of technical features that appeal to both beginners and experienced cyclists.

The Scale 965’s frame is made from Scale Alloy 6061 custom butted tubing and features Boost 12x148mm, a tapered head tube and internal cable routing. The bike’s total weight is 12 kg, whilst the maximum rider weight is 128 kg. The bike is suitable for riders between 185 cm and 200 cm in height.

Braking performance is provided by Shimano MT201 disc brakes with a 180 mm front rotor (Shimano SM-RT10 CL) and a 160 mm rear rotor (Shimano SM-RT10 CL). The derailleur is a Shimano SLX RD-M7100 SGS Shadow Plus with 12 speeds, operated via Shimano Deore SL-M6100-R Rapidfire Plus shift levers. The crankset consists of a Shimano FC-MT511-1 with a 32T chainring, and the cassette is a Shimano Deore CS-M6100-12 with a range of 10–51T.

The RockShox Judy Silver TK Solo Air fork offers 100 mm of travel and features a 15x110 mm QR axle, a 42 mm offset and a tapered steerer tube. It is also equipped with a rebound adjustment function and a lockout. The pedals are Femin FP873ZU.

The handlebars are made from Syncros Alloy 6061 and have a width of 740 mm, a backsweep of 9 degrees and a T-shape flat profile. The stem is also made from Syncros 6061 alloy; it is oversized with a diameter of 31.8 mm and a 6-degree angle. The headset is a Syncros OE Press Fit E2 with a tapered design.

The wheelsets consist of Syncros rims with 32 spokes and are fitted with Maxxis Rekon Race tyres (2.25", 60TPI). The front hub is a Shimano HB-MT410-B CL with a 15x110 mm axle, and the rear hub is a Shimano FH-MT410-B CL Boost with a 12x148 mm axle and Micro Spline. The spokes are made of black stainless steel (15G / 1.8mm).

The saddle is a Syncros Belcarra Regular 2.5, mounted on a Syncros seatpost measuring 31.6x400mm. The bike’s exact dimensions include a seat tube length of 530 mm, a top tube length of 640 mm, a head tube angle of 70 degrees, a seat tube angle of 74 degrees, a head tube length of 125 mm, a chainstay length of 440 mm, a bottom bracket drop of 58 mm, a fork offset of 51 mm, a top tube height of 840 mm, a fork installation height of 501 mm and a wheelbase of 1159 mm. The bottom bracket height is 312 mm.

The Scale 965 is supplied in packaging measuring 27 mm in width, 87 mm in height and 170 mm in length. The gross weight of the packaging is 20 g. The bike’s reach is 455 mm and the stack is 629 mm. Overall, the Scott Scale 965 offers excellent value for money for ambitious mountain bikers.