Test drive: Scott Foil

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· 01.06.2011

Photo: Matthias Borchers

Scott presented its top-of-the-range carbon model in spring 2011. TOUR has already test ridden the Scott Foil.

Scott's new top model Foil was already in use at the 2010 Tour de France with the HTC-Columbia team, and now the successor to the Addict is coming onto the market. The Swiss company presented the production model on the race track in Silverstone, England. It was developed in close collaboration with aerodynamics expert Simon Smart, who optimised the shape in the wind tunnel of the Mercedes Petronas Formula 1 racing team. Scott promises aerodynamic values comparable to those of its competitors Felt and Cervélo, plus a frame weight of just 840 grams. The Foil will be available from dealers in four model variants at prices between 3,200 and 9,500 euros from the end of May. An entry-level model for around 2,500 euros will follow later in the year.

Web: www.scott-sports.com

Photo: Matthias Borchers As with the Addict, the derailleur base is also made of carbon fibre on the Foil

In line with the trend for aerodynamically shaped road frames, the gear and brake cables are routed inside the frame. On the Foil, the opening for the brake cable is on the right-hand side instead of the left-hand side

Photo: Matthias Borchers In line with the trend for aerodynamically shaped road frames, the gear and brake cables are routed inside the frame. On the Foil, the opening for the brake cable is on the right-hand side instead of the left-hand side

Photo: Matthias Borchers The gear cables run visibly in a guide below the bottom bracket

The shaft of the seatpost is clamped using a beautifully integrated segment clamp, which is why the classic seat clamp is no longer required

Photo: Matthias Borchers The shaft of the seatpost is clamped using a beautifully integrated segment clamp, which is why the classic seat clamp is no longer required

The seat stays merge seamlessly into the seat tube area. Only a small edge reveals the transition from the seat post to the seat tube

Photo: Matthias Borchers The seat stays merge seamlessly into the seat tube area. Only a small edge reveals the transition from the seat post to the seat tube

Scott equips its Foil model series with Shimano and Sram groupsets. The bottom bracket is compatible with cranksets from all well-known manufacturers

Photo: Matthias Borchers Scott equips its Foil model series with Shimano and Sram groupsets. The bottom bracket is compatible with cranksets from all well-known manufacturers

The Foil "Premium" is equipped with Shimano's DI2 electronic drivetrain and differs from the models for mechanical drivetrains at first glance by its matt finish

Photo: Matthias Borchers The Foil "Premium" is equipped with Shimano's DI2 electronic drivetrain and differs from the models for mechanical drivetrains at first glance by its matt finish

Another feature of the "Premium" foil is the closed cable channel on the left side of the down tube. The entrance for the electrical cable for the power supply and for controlling the front derailleur and rear derailleur can be seen on the right-hand side

Photo: Matthias Borchers Another feature of the "Premium" foil is the closed cable channel on the left side of the down tube. The entrance for the electrical cable for the power supply and for controlling the front derailleur and rear derailleur can be seen on the right-hand side

The DI2 battery is mounted on the down tube. You can also see the opening for the power supply cable. In series production, the cable is to be sealed with a rubber grommet in the frame opening to prevent water from getting in

Photo: Matthias Borchers The DI2 battery is mounted on the down tube. You can also see the opening for the power supply cable. In series production, the cable is to be sealed with a rubber grommet in the frame opening to prevent water from getting in

Both the shift cable for the mechanical front derailleur and the power cable for the electronic front derailleur of the DI2 are routed in the frame up to the exit above the rear right dropout

Photo: Matthias Borchers Both the shift cable for the mechanical front derailleur and the power cable for the electronic front derailleur of the DI2 are routed in the frame up to the exit above the rear right dropout

Photo: Matthias Borchers On the Foil "Premium", the opening in the bottom bracket only serves as a water drain

Depending on the frame size - or customer request - Scott offers two different seat posts, one of which has an offset of zero and the second an offset of 25 millimetres. The seatpost is manufactured by Ritchey exclusively for Scott

Photo: Matthias Borchers Depending on the frame size - or customer request - Scott offers two different seat posts, one of which has an offset of zero and the second an offset of 25 millimetres. The seatpost is manufactured by Ritchey exclusively for Scott

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