Scott Scale RC 900 World Cup

The 2021 "Scale RC 900 World Cup" model from Scott is a high-end mountain bike that stands out for its advanced technology and precision craftsmanship. Priced at 5599 EUR, this bike offers a combination of lightness, stability and performance, specifically designed for demanding cross-country races.

The bike’s frame is made from Scale RC Carbon featuring IMP Technology and HMX material, ensuring optimum stiffness and low weight. The frame is optimised for a 1x drivetrain and features a BB92 bottom bracket as well as SW dropouts for Boost 12x148mm. The SDS2 system (Shock & Standing Damping System) and the ICCR cable routing contribute to improved damping and a clean, tidy appearance. The bike’s total weight is just 9 kg, making it one of the lightest models in its class.

Braking performance is provided by SRAM Level TLM disc brakes with tool-free reach adjustment. The front brake disc has a diameter of 180 mm and the rear one 160 mm, ensuring reliable stopping power in all conditions. The drivetrain consists of a SRAM X01 Eagle 12-speed system, controlled by the SRAM X01 Eagle Trigger shift levers. The crankset is a SRAM X01 DUB Eagle Boost Carbon with a 32-tooth chainring, whilst the cassette offers a range of 10–52 teeth.

The RockShox SID SL Select+ RL3 Air fork, with 100 mm of travel and a custom Charger 3-Modes damper, ensures excellent shock absorption and control. The bottom bracket is an integrated SRAM DUB PF with a shell width of 41x92mm. The handlebars are Syncros Fraser iC SL Carbon, 740 mm wide with a 9° rake, complemented by Syncros Pro Lock-on grips.

The headset is a Syncros Pro Drop-in with tapered bearings (1.5"–1 1/8") and bearing diameters of 42 mm and 52 mm. The tyres are Maxxis Rekon Race, 2.25" wide, tubeless-ready and EXO-reinforced for additional puncture protection. The wheelset consists of Syncros Silverton 1.0 carbon rims, which are tubeless-ready and feature Boost hubs (front: 15x110mm, rear: 12x148mm).

The saddle is a Syncros Belcarra Regular 1.5 with titanium rails, mounted on a Syncros Duncan 1.0 carbon seatpost with a 10mm offset and dimensions of 31.6x400mm.

Overall, the 2021 Scott Scale RC 900 World Cup model offers an impressive combination of lightness, stiffness and technological sophistication, making it an excellent choice for ambitious cross-country riders.