Scott Sub Cross 50 Men

The "Sub Cross 50 Men" model from Scott, released in 2024, is a versatile bike characterised by its robust construction and extensive range of features. Priced at 699 EUR, it offers excellent value for money.

The bike’s frame is made from Sub Cross Alloy 6061 with custom-designed tube shapes and a rigid geometry designed for male riders. The frame is also compatible with the SCOTT Urban Kit, offering additional customisation options. The maximum load capacity is 128 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs in at 13 kg.

The Sub Cross 50 Men is suitable for riders between 180 cm and 190 cm in height. Braking performance is provided by Tektro HDM275 hydraulic disc brakes, fitted with 160 mm rotors at both the front and rear. These brakes deliver reliable and powerful stopping power in a variety of conditions.

The bike’s 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 Shimano FC-TY301 crankset features three chainrings in sizes 48x38x28 and a chain guard, whilst the cassette is a SunRace CSM55 8AV with a range of 11-34T. Power is transmitted via a KMC Z-8.3 chain.

The bike is fitted with a Sub Cross-type rigid steel fork and uses Feimin FP-803 pedals as well as a Feimin FP-B908N cartridge bottom bracket. The handlebars are 660 mm wide and have a 9-degree backsweep, whilst the stem has a 7-degree angle and a length of 90 mm. The headset is a Syncros OE Press Fit with dimensions of 1 1/8", OD 50 mm and ID 44 mm.

The wheelsets consist of Syncros X-20 Disc rims with 32 black stainless steel spokes. The tyres are Kenda Booster, measuring 700x45C with a TPI of 30. The hubs are from Formula: the DC-19 FQR Disc at the front and the DC-25 RQR Disc at the rear.

The saddle is a Syncros UC3.0, mounted on an HL-SPC207 seatpost with a diameter of 31.6 mm and a length of 350 mm. The frame geometry features a seat tube length of 510 mm, a top tube length of 592 mm, a head tube angle of 70 degrees, a seat tube angle of 72 degrees, a head tube length of 145 mm, a chainstay length of 456 mm, a bottom bracket drop of 56 mm, a fork offset of 43 mm, a top tube height of 817 mm, a fork installation height of 469 mm, a wheelbase of 1097 mm and a bottom bracket height of 406 mm.

The bike is supplied in packaging measuring 21 mm in width, 78 mm in height and 137 mm in length. The gross weight is 17,620 g. The frame reach is 394 mm.

Overall, the 2024 Scott Sub Cross 50 Men offers solid specifications and well-thought-out geometry for riders looking for a reliable and versatile bike.