SCOTT Addict 10

The SCOTT Addict 10 delivers high-performance road riding at a great value, with a frame geometry that more riders can get behind. It is light like a racing bike but tuned for the rider who loves the ride more than the effort, while still leaving room for a town line sprint or a fast descent when the route calls for it. That balance of performance, comfort, and budget is a big reason the Addict 10 is one of SCOTT's most beloved road bikes.

Rideability starts with the geometry. Compared to most racing platforms, the Addict is slightly more relaxed and less compact, with a taller stack and a shorter reach that put you in a more open, upright position. Riding with 0mm of spacers on the Addict equals 35mm of spacers on the race-focused Addict RC, so there is no need to pretzel yourself to get comfortable. The carbon layup adds to the effect. The frame is lean, aerodynamic, and responsive on the pedals, yet it is 25 percent more vertically compliant than the RC thanks to a reshaped seat tube and refined tube profiles. Small bumps and rough pavement get filtered out, so you can ride fast when the mood strikes and pay less for it afterward.

That does not make the Addict 10 a slouch. It holds speed at the front of the group, climbs effortlessly, and carves canyon descents without feeling unnerved. It is just as happy soft-pedaling on a Sunday no-drops ride, and it responds equally well whether you are animating a group ride or making a run at a KOM.

Tire clearance now reaches 38mm, which opens the door to mixed-surface routes and gives you extra cushion, grip, and confidence when the pavement gets rough or disappears altogether. The Addict is available in two carbon layups, HMF and HMX. The HMX version uses higher modulus fibers, which allows material to be removed without sacrificing strength, resulting in an even lighter frame with the same ride characteristics.

This build pairs SRAM's wireless Force AXS 2x groupset with fast, stable Fulcrum Wind 42 disc wheels wrapped in Schwalbe ONE tires, a setup made for going long at any pace. If you go a little too long, the frame-stowed Save-The-Day Kit unpacks to rescue you with a tube, tire lever, and mini-pump.

Key Features

• Frame - Addict HMX Carbon Frame
  
• Drivetrain - SRAM Force AXS 24-Speed
  
• Wheelset - Fulcrum Wind 42 DB Carbon