The Scor 4060 LT is the first enduro bike from BMC in years. The last BMC bike with more than 130 millimetres of travel was from 2014, when the all-mountain full-suspension bike with 140 millimetres was called the Trailfox. Since then, the Swiss company has only announced new products in the race, marathon and e-MTB segment. Until then, BMC had a gap in suspension travel between 140 and 180 millimetres.
Strictly speaking, this gap will continue to exist. Together with a brand new enduro bike, the Swiss company is also launching the new Scor brand specifically for downhill-orientated models. The BMC name thus remains true to its image and continues to stand for race-orientated mountain bikes. Lovers of more forgiving models can now look to Scor for the right fun machine.
Maximum riding pleasure: The Scor 4060
Scor wants to fulfil the high expectations of a new model from the Swiss manufacturer with a completely independent frame design. The material used for the 4060 LT is carbon fibre. In order to achieve the lowest possible centre of gravity for greater riding stability, the developers have positioned the shock low in the main frame. The rear triangle provides a full 160 millimetres of suspension travel. Forks with 170 millimetres of travel work under the head tube in all models. In terms of wheel size, the Swiss follow the current 29-inch trend. "The bike should be fun, no matter how fast it is," says lead engineer Mariano Schoefer.
But with the very slack head angle (63.8 degrees) and the long reach (485 millimetres, size L), it's already clear where the journey is heading: especially fast downhill. 433 millimetre short chainstays should nevertheless ensure that the 4060 LT is still easy to manoeuvre around corners.
Scor 4060: One frame platform, two bikes
For all customers who can manage with less suspension travel, Scor also offers the 4060 in an ST version. The frame remains the same. To shorten the rear travel from 160 to 140 millimetres, the engineers use a shorter shock. If you want to convert an LT model on your own, all you have to do is flip the flipchip on the rear triangle and you can then fit a shorter shock.
The steering angle can also be adjusted to less travel with the help of an oval bearing shell. If the shell is rotated by 180 degrees, the steering angle with a 150 millimetre fork is only 64.5 degrees. Seen in this light, the 4060 platform contains two different bikes.
Scor 4060: Features, models and prices
Both models, the Scor 4060 LT and 4060 ST, come in two equipment variants for 4299 and 6299 euros respectively. The manufacturer equips the more affordable models with Sram NX components and Rockshox suspension. The top models are fitted with a drivetrain from Sram's GX range. However, the suspension from the Factory range is supplied by competitor Fox. Both suspension travel variants are also available as a frame kit. The ST frame kit with Rockshox shock costs 3299 euros. The LT version with a Fox damper costs 3499 euros.
Max Fuchs
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