The main selling point is the functionally impressive hydraulic Shimano brakes. The 160-millimetre Freeza discs provide plenty of braking power that can always be precisely controlled. The thru-axle wheels follow the trend towards wider rims; the voluminous 28-millimetre tyres roll smoothly and are largely responsible for the well-damped riding impression. The stable carbon frame with well thought-out cable routing allows for a relaxed riding position. The 32 sprocket invites you to go on excursions in the high mountains. The simple Shimano cranks are a small visual break, which should keep the final price in check.
CONCLUSION Elaborate frame, excellent suspension at the rear, 28-millimetre tyres, top brakes, wide range of gear ratios.
Reference/Info www.scott-sports.com
Price 2,999 Euro
Weight 8.4 kilos
available in specialised shops
MEASURED DATA
Frame/fork/steering bearing weight 1,157/474/62 grammes
Frame sizes 47, 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61 cm
Seat/steering angle 73,5°/73°
Seat/top tube/head tube 565/560/185 mm plus 9 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 995/55 mm
Stack/Reach/STR 594/385 mm/1.54
EQUIPMENT
Steering bearing Ritchey Pro, 1-1/8 inch
Brakes Shimano BR-RS785 (160/160 mm)
Circuit Shimano Ultegra 6800
Bottom bracket Shimano FC-RS500 (50/34 t., Press-Fit BB 86)
Wheels/tyres Synchros RP2.0 Disc/Schwalbe Durano 28C
Handlebar/stem Synchros RR 2.0/Synchros FL 2.0
Saddle/post Synchros FL 2.0/Synchros FL 2.0 (27.2 mm)
*The frame set accounts for 40 per cent and the equipment for 60 per cent of the overall grade. The grades are calculated with all decimal places up to the final grade; however, for the sake of clarity, all grades are given with rounded decimal places.
**Weighed weights.
***Manufacturer's specification, test size bold.
****Stack/Reach: projected vertical/horizontal measurement from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the head tube; STR (Stack to Reach): 1.36 means a very stretched, 1.60 an upright riding position.
