Scott Sub Cross 50 Men

The "Sub Cross 50 Men" model from Scott, released in 2022, is a versatile and robust bike that is suitable for both urban use and light off-road adventures. The price for this model is 699 EUR.

The bike’s frame is made from Sub Cross Alloy 6061 with custom butted tubing and is specifically designed with a rigid geometry to ensure a comfortable and stable ride. The maximum load capacity is 128 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs just 13 kg. It is suitable for riders between 195 cm and 205 cm in height.

The brakes are Tektro HDM275 hydraulic disc brakes, fitted with 160 mm brake discs at both the front and rear. The gear system consists of a Shimano Tourney RD-TX800 with 24 speeds, operated via Shimano SL-M315-8 shift levers with gear indicator. The front derailleur is a Shimano FD-TY710 with a diameter of 34.9 mm.

The rigid fork is made of steel and contributes to the bike’s stability and durability. The pedals are Feimin FP-803, whilst the bottom bracket is a Feimin FP-B908N cartridge type. The crankset is from Shimano (FC-TY301) and offers a gear ratio of 48x38x28 with a chain guard. The cassette is a Sunrace CSM55 8AV with a range of 11–34T, and the drivetrain uses a KMC Z-8.3 chain.

The handlebars are a JD-MTB11AFS with a width of 660 mm and a backsweep of 9 degrees. The stem is a JD-ST161A with a 7-degree angle and a length of 100 mm. The headset is a Syncros OE Press Fit with a diameter of 1 1/8" (OD 50 mm / ID 44 mm).

The rims are Syncros X-20 Disc with 32 spokes in black, whilst the tyres are Kenda Booster in size 700x45C with 30 TPI. The front hub is a Formula DC-19 FQR Disc and the rear hub is a Formula DC-25 RQR Disc, both fitted with black stainless steel spokes (14 G). The saddle is a Syncros UC3.0, and the seatpost is an HL-SPC207 with a diameter of 31.6 mm and a length of 350 mm in black.

The bike’s geometry features a reach of 406 mm, a seat tube length of 590 mm, a top tube length of 620 mm, a head tube angle of 70 degrees and a seat tube angle of 72 degrees. The head tube length is 185 mm, the chainstay length is 456 mm, and the bottom bracket drop is 56 mm. The fork offset is 43 mm, the stand-over height is 876 mm, the fork installation height is 469 mm and the wheelbase measures 1123 mm. The bottom bracket height is 406 mm.

The model is supplied in packaging measuring 21 mm wide, 77 mm high and 136 mm long, and has a gross weight of just 17 g. The Scott Sub Cross 50 Men XXL thus offers a balanced combination of comfort, stability and versatility at an affordable price.