Scott Scale RC World Cup EVO

The 2023 "Scale RC World Cup EVO" model from Scott is a high-end mountain bike designed specifically for demanding cross-country races. The price for this model is 9499 EUR. It features a lightweight and robust Scale Carbon HMX frame, which is fitted with an adjustable head tube angle and the Syncros Cable Integration System. The frame incorporates advanced shock and vibration damping systems, as well as a BB92 bottom bracket interface and a UDH interface. The rear axle measures 12x148mm with a chainline of 55mm.

The bike’s maximum load capacity is 128 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs just 9 kg, making it one of the lightest models in its class. The recommended rider height is between 180 cm and 190 cm.

The braking system consists of Shimano XTR M9100 disc brakes at the front and rear, with a 180 mm front rotor and a 160 mm rear rotor. The drivetrain is a wireless electronic SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS 12-speed system, controlled via the SRAM Eagle AXS Rocker Controller.

The RockShox SID SL Ultimate RD3 Air fork offers 100 mm of travel and features a custom Race Day Charger damper with three modes, as well as lockout and rebound adjustment. The bottom bracket is a SRAM DUB PF 92 MTB Wide with a shell width of 41x92mm. The crankset consists of a SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS with carbon cranks and an integrated power metre. The cassette is a SRAM XX1 XG1299 with a 10–52-tooth range.

The handlebars are Syncros Fraser iC SL XC Carbon with a -12° rise and an 8° backsweep, measuring 740 mm in width. The grips are Syncros Performance XC lock-on grips. The headset is a Syncros Acros Angle Adjust & Cable Routing HS System, which allows the head tube angle to be adjusted by ±0.6°.

The wheelset consists of DT Swiss XRC1200 CL wheels with 30 mm tubeless-ready carbon rims and an XD freehub. The tyres are Maxxis Rekon Race 29x2.4" with a 120 TPI folding casing, tubeless-ready technology and EXO protection.

The saddle is a Syncros Belcarra 1.0 Regular with carbon rails, and the seatpost is a Syncros Duncan 1.0 Carbon with a 10 mm offset and dimensions of 31.6 x 400 mm.

The frame geometry comprises a reach of 464 mm, a stack of 619 mm, a seat tube length of 480 mm, a top tube length of 626 mm, a head tube angle of 68°, a seat tube angle of 75°, a head tube length of 110 mm, a chainstay length of 425 mm, a bottom bracket drop of 62 mm, a fork offset of 44 mm, a fork top height of 506 mm, a wheelbase of 1158 mm and a bottom bracket height of 313 mm.

In summary, the Scott Scale RC World Cup EVO offers a first-class riding experience for ambitious cross-country riders who value low weight, high stability and advanced technology.