Scott Scale RC 900 Team Issue AXS

The "Scale RC 900 Team Issue AXS" model from Scott, released in 2021, is a high-quality mountain bike designed for ambitious riders. Priced at 4199 EUR, it offers a wide range of technical features and a well-thought-out specification.

The bike’s frame is made from Scale RC carbon featuring IMP Technology and HMF material. It features a BB92 bottom bracket shell and SW dropouts for Boost 12x148mm. The SDS2 system provides advanced shock and vibration damping, whilst the ICCR cable routing ensures a clean look and optimum protection for the cables. The bike’s total weight is just 10 kg, making it a lightweight and agile companion.

The brakes are Shimano XT M8100 discs, fitted with a 180 mm Shimano SM-RT66 brake disc at the front and a 160 mm disc at the rear. This combination ensures reliable and powerful braking performance in all conditions.

The bike is fitted with the SRAM X01 Eagle AXS wireless electronic 12-speed groupset. The SRAM Eagle AXS controller enables precise and rapid gear changes. The crankset consists of a SRAM GX Eagle DUB Boost with a 32T chainring, whilst the cassette is a SRAM XG1275 with a 10–52-tooth range. The drivetrain is completed by the SRAM CN GX Eagle chain.

The fork is a RockShox SID SL Select RL Air with 100 mm of travel, a 15x110 mm Maxle Stealth axle and a tapered head tube. It features a lockout function and rebound adjustment to adapt optimally to different riding conditions.

The handlebars are Syncros Fraser 1.0 Carbon in a T-shape with a 9° sweep and a width of 740 mm. They are complemented by Syncros Pro Lock-on grips. The stem is a Syncros XR1.5 with a -8° angle, integrated spacer and top cap, made from 2014 aluminium with a diameter of 31.8 mm.

The headset is a Syncros Pro Drop-in with a tapered design (1.5"–1 1/8") and bearing diameters of 42 mm and 52 mm. The tyres are Schwalbe Racing Ray at the front and Schwalbe Racing Ralph at the rear, both in size 29x2.25" and featuring an EVO folding casing, Addix Speed Grip Compound, Snake Skin protection and Tubeless Ready technology.

The wheelset consists of Syncros Silverton 2.0 with a 6-bolt mount, featuring 15x110mm Boost axles at the front and 12x148mm Boost axles at the rear. The rims are tubeless-ready with an internal width of 25 mm and feature 28 spokes and an XD driver. The Syncros axle set includes a removable lever with an integrated tool.

The saddle is a Syncros Belcarra Regular 1.5 with titanium rails, mounted on a Syncros Duncan 1.5 seatpost with a 10 mm offset and dimensions of 31.6 x 400 mm.

Overall, the Scott Scale RC 900 Team Issue AXS offers a balanced combination of lightness, stability and advanced technology, making it an excellent choice for discerning mountain bikers.