Evolution instead of revolution: The Plasma 3 is based on the already aerodynamically excellent Plasma 2, winner of the 2009 TOUR Aero Test. Some details have been largely adopted, such as the lowered, distinctively twisted chainstays. However, much is new. The cut-out in the down tube for the front wheel has been omitted, the integrated seat dome has been replaced by a height-adjustable seat post that stands almost vertically in the wind. The rear brake now sits behind the bottom bracket. The wind tunnel shows that there is a lot of calculation behind the changes: First place in the aero test - with an extremely narrow lead over Cervélo. The handlebar positioning concept can be optimised. The frame set includes a special stem, which is only available in two lengths, each with a 40 millimetre rise.
Price 4,999/8,999 Euro 1)
Weight 8.5 kilos
available in specialised shops
Reference/Info www.scott-sports.com
Weight frame/fork/headset bearing/seatpost* 1,445/ 429/39/217 grammes
Frame sizes** S, M, L
Seat angle 76,5°-78,5°
Steering angle 73,5°
Seat/top tube/head tube 550/530/103 mm
Wheelbase/caster 1,000/59 mm
Stack/Reach/STR*** 508/433 mm/1.17
EQUIPMENT
Steering bearing Scott, integrated
Brakes/brake lever SRAM Red (f.), Shimano Dura-Ace 7800 (h.)/Profile ABS
Gear lever/gear shift SRAM R2C/SRAM Red
Bottom bracket SRAM Red (53/39 t.; Press-Fit)
Impellers Zipp 808/1080
Tyres Conti Competition (tubular tyre)
Saddle Fizik Arione Tri 2
Handlebar/stem Profile PROSVET/Scott Plasma 3
1) Frame set/complete bike. *Weighed weights. **Manufacturer's specification, test size greased. ***Stack/reach: projected vertical/horizontal measurement from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the head tube (centre); STR (stack to reach): Values less than 1.30 indicate a race-like riding position, values of 1.20 and less indicate an extreme time trial position.
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