Tube profiles in a Kammtail design promise aerodynamic advantages, although these can only be fully realised in combination with proper aero wheels. We really liked the sporty, not too stretched out riding position, which appeals to both racers and ambitious marathon riders. The bike is easy to accelerate and has good forward traction, while the Ultegra groupset with its versatile 52/36-tooth chainring gradation brakes and shifts perfectly. The DT Swiss hub-based Synchros wheels make a good impression, as do the high-quality components. However, the Chinese-made Conti tyres are a little meagre considering the price.
CONCLUSION Sporty riding position, top riding characteristics, very good suspension on the saddle, functionally flawless equipment.
Reference/Info www.scott-sports.com
Price 2,899 Euro
Weight 7.3 kilos
available in specialised shops
MEASURED DATA
Frame/fork/steering bearing weight 982/371/62 grammes
Frame sizes 47, 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61 cm
Seat/steering angle 73,5°/73°
Seat/top tube/head tube 550/565/161 mm plus 9 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 995/54 mm
Stack/Reach/STR 570/394 mm/1.45
EQUIPMENT
Steering bearing Ritchey Pro, top 1-1/8, bottom 1-1/4 inch
Brakes/gears/bottom bracket Shimano Ultegra 6800 (52/36 t, Press-Fit BB86)
Wheels/tyres Synchros RP 2.0/Continental Grand Sport Race 23C
Handlebar/stem Synchros RR 2.0/Synchros FL 2.0
Saddle/post Synchros RR 2.0/Synchros FL 1.0 (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.
