Scott Scale RC World Cup

The 2023 ‘Scale RC World Cup’ model from Scott is a high-end mountain bike that stands out for its advanced technology and high-quality components. Priced at 7,499 EUR, it is aimed at ambitious riders who demand the very best from their equipment. The bike’s frame is made from Scale Carbon HMX and features adjustable head tube geometry, the Syncros Cable Integration System, and advanced damping and shock-absorption technologies. The maximum rider weight is 128 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs just 9 kg.

The Scale RC World Cup is suitable for riders between 185 cm and 200 cm in height. The braking system comprises SRAM Level TLM disc brakes at both the front and rear, with tool-free reach adjustment. The front brake disc measures 180 mm, the rear 160 mm. Shifting is handled by the SRAM X01 Eagle AXS 12-speed system, which operates wirelessly and electronically. The shift levers are SRAM GX Eagle AXS Rocker Controllers.

The RockShox SID SL Select+ RL3 Air fork offers 100 mm of travel and is fitted with a Custom Charger 3-Modes damper. It features a 15x110 mm Maxle Stealth axle and a tapered head tube headset. The bottom bracket is a SRAM DUB PF 92 MTB Wide with a shell size of 41x92 mm. The crankset consists of a SRAM X01 DUB Eagle carbon crank with a 32T chainring and a 55 mm chainline.

The wheels are DT Swiss XRC1501 6-bolt models with 30 mm wide, tubeless-compatible carbon rims and a hub width of 15x110 mm at the front and 12x148 mm at the rear. The tyres are Maxxis Rekon Race, measuring 29x2.4", which are also tubeless-compatible and feature EXO protection. The handlebars are Syncros Fraser iC SL XC carbon models, 740 mm wide with an 8-degree backsweep. The grips are Syncros Performance XC lock-on grips. The headset is a Syncros Acros Angle Adjust & Cable Routing HS System, which allows for a head angle adjustment of ±0.6 degrees.

The saddle is a Syncros Belcarra Regular 1.5 with titanium rails, mounted on a Syncros Duncan 1.0 carbon seatpost with a 10 mm offset and dimensions of 31.6 x 400 mm. The bike has a reach of 491 mm, a stack of 628 mm, a seat tube length of 530 mm and a top tube length of 657 mm. The head tube angle is 68 degrees, the seat tube angle 75 degrees. The head tube length is 120 mm, the chainstay length is 425 mm and the bottom bracket drop is 62 mm. The bike has a wheelbase of 1189 mm and a bottom bracket height of 313 mm.

Overall, the Scott Scale RC World Cup offers an excellent combination of lightweight construction, stiffness and advanced technology, making it an ideal choice for competitive cyclists and ambitious recreational riders.