Endurance road bikes for around 4000 euros: The Scott Addict 30 on test

The Addict has the same model name as the new lightweight racer from Scott. Visually, there is also a risk of confusion with Q36.5 pro Tom Pidcock's workhorse. The differences become clearer on the road and in the lab. And our sister magazine TOUR has clearly identified these in a test of 12 marathon road bikes.

The Addict 30 presents itself as a typical representative for long distances. Thanks to the long wheelbase and a lot of fork travel, the Scott follows its course calmly and forgives jerky steering impulses. Although the frame geometry is comparatively sporty for an endurance road bike, long tours can still be enjoyed without any worries. The good suspension comfort of the round aluminium seat post with long extension also contributes to this.

The front is not quite as supple on bumpy roads. However, the standard version should handle bumps a little better, as Scott regularly lists the bike with clamped carbon handlebars. On the test bike, which poaches in the territory of all-road bikes suitable for dirt tracks thanks to a tyre clearance of 35 millimetres, a thin steering centre made of aluminium was clamped. As the brake lines are partially integrated under the stem into the head tube, the Scott makes maintenance easier.

>> You can find an overview of the 12 endurance racing bikes tested here.

Scott Addict 30: Midfield candidate

Overall, the bike looks confident. In terms of the combined stiffness values of the frame and fork, the Addict is among the best material, and the bottom bracket stiffness also leaves no room for criticism. Heavier riders in particular will appreciate this.

A pleasing feature for the buyer is the carbon wheels, which is not a matter of course in the 4000 euro class. Comparably equipped bikes from the competition cost at least 200 euros more. However, as the carbon rims from Syncros' own brand are relatively heavy, the Addict can only benefit slightly on the scales.

Nevertheless, at just over eight kilograms, the racer has a reasonable grip on the throttle, and the mountain-ready gearing helps on steep terrain. The Scott Addict 30, which can be retrofitted with fixed mudguards, takes the place of the mid-range model.

The more expensive equipment variants come with a fully integrated cockpit, among other things, and the price jump is significant at at least 1200 euros. Under the Speedster model series, the Swiss company offers an inexpensive counterpart with an aluminium frame (999 to 1799 euros).

The most important details of the Scott Addict 30

• Price: 3799 Euro >> available here
• Weight of complete wheel: 8.2 kilos
• Frame sizes: XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL (test size greased)
• TOUR grade: 2,0

Geometry data

• Seat/top/head tube: 498/555/146 millimetres
• Stack/Reach/STR: 587/379 millimetres/1.55
• Stack+/Reach+/STR+: 644/587 millimetres/1.10
• Wheelbase/caster: 1010/66 millimetres

Features of the Scott Addict 30

• Drive/gear shift: Shimano 105 Di2 (2x12; 50/34, 11-34 t.) | Shimano 105 Di2 (2x12; 50/34, 11-34 t.) Grade: 1.0 (5 % share of the overall grade)
• Brakes: Shimano 105 (160/160) | Grade: 1.5 (5 % share of the overall grade)
• Tyres: Schwalbe One 32 mm (eff.: 32 mm)| Grade: 1.5 (5 % share of the overall grade)
• Impellers: Syncros Capital 1.0 35
• Impeller weights: 1305/1805 grams (front/rear)

Measured values of the endurance racing bike

• Weight of complete wheel: 8150 grammes | Grade: 3.3 (25 % share of the overall grade)
• Rear comfort: 126 N/mm | Grade: 2.0 (20 % share of the overall grade)
• Comfort front: 90 N/mm | Grade: 2.7 (10 % share of the overall grade)
• Front stiffness: 9.1 N/mm | Grade: 1.0 (10 % share of the overall grade)
• Bottom bracket stiffness: 63 N/mm | Grade: 1.0 (10 % share of the overall grade)
• Lacquer: Grade: 1.0 (5 % share of the overall grade)
• Maintenance/adjustment: Grade: 1.0 (5 % share of the overall grade)

Advantages & disadvantages

• Plus: Extremely stable ride, easy to maintain
• Minus: Relatively heavy carbon rims

The 12 marathon bikes in the comparison

We will successively add links to the individual tests here.

• Canyon Endurace CF SLX 7 Di2
• Cervélo Caledonia 105 Di2
• Cube Agree C:62 SLX >> available here
• Focus Paralane 8.8 >> available here
• Giant Defy Advanced 0
• Koga Roqa Premium >> available here
• Merida Scultura Endurance Rival Edition
• Rose Reveal 04 105 Di2 >> available here
• Scott Addict 30 (the bike here in this test) >> available here
• Stevens Izoard Pro
• Storck Fascenario.3 Comp
• Veto B983

>> We have compiled all the information about our test here.