SCOTT Scale RC Expert
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SCOTT Scale RC Expert
Product Details
The SCOTT Scale RC Expert represents the pinnacle of cross-country hardtail engineering, combining three decades of carbon expertise with uncompromising race performance. This is a bike built for riders who demand speed, precision, and the competitive edge that separates racers from the rest. Whether you're chasing podiums or seeking the purest expression of cross-country efficiency, the Scale RC delivers a modern XC experience that balances climbing prowess, responsive handling, and surprising technical capability.
At the core is SCOTT's monocoque frame construction, meticulously engineered using carefully balanced carbon fiber mixes. The result is a super-efficient frameset that starts at just 847 grams—stiffness precisely where power transfer demands it, compliance where comfort counts. This obsessive attention to detail extends throughout the design, from hollow dropouts to polymer bottle cage inserts, reducing hardware weight nearly in half compared to conventional hardtails. World Champions Nino Schurter and Kate Courtney contributed to perfecting the geometry, ensuring aggressive, efficient handling across varied terrain.
The 110mm Fox Rhythm suspension fork absorbs impacts while maintaining the responsiveness essential for cross-country racing, delivering a smooth ride without compromising pedaling efficiency. Shimano XT Di2 12-speed drivetrain provides reliable, precise electronic shifting that keeps you focused on the trail rather than gear selection. The integrated Syncros Fraser iC Combo creates a clean, purposeful cockpit that reduces weight and visual clutter while improving control.
The geometry is optimized for aggressive handling at speed. A well-balanced head tube angle and wheelbase deliver confident control on technical sections, while the short rear center and low bottom bracket offer superior traction and cornering. The seat tube angle and reach/stack position the rider in a powerful yet comfortable stance, ideal for sustained climbing demands. Syncros Silverton AL2 wheelset rounds out a complete package engineered for the serious cross-country racer who refuses to compromise.
Key Features
- Frame - SCOTT Scale HMF Carbon
- Suspension - FOX Rhythm suspension
- Drivetrain - Shimano XT Di2 12-speed electronic
- Wheelset - Syncros Silverton AL2
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Frame | Scale RC HMF Carbon, Adjustable head angle, Syncros Cable Integration System, advanced shock & standing damping system, BB92, UDH Interface, 12x148mm with 55mm Chainline |
| Travel | Front: 110 mm |
| Fork | Fox 32 Rhythm Grip, 3P, Kabolt 15x110mm axle, tapered steerer, Reb. Adj, Lockout |
| Remote System | SCOTT RideLoc Technology, suspension & dropper remote, 3 suspension modes |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT Di2 RD-M8250 12-speed, Wireless Electronic Shift System |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore Di2 SW-M6250 |
| Crankset | Shimano XT FC-M8200, 34T |
| Chainguide | SCOTT custom |
| BB-Set | Shimano BB-MT500 PF |
| Chain | Shimano CN-M8100 |
| Cassette | Shimano XT CS-M8200, 10-51T |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore BR-M6220 4-Piston |
| Front Disc Rotor | Shimano RT-CL700, 180mm |
| Rear Disc Rotor | Shimano RT-CL700, 160mm |
| Grips | Syncros XC Lock-On, ready for Tubeless plug Kit Storage |
| Handlebar | Syncros Fraser 2.0 XC Alloy 6061 D.B., Flat Bar, 8°, 740mm, Syncros Performance XC lock-on grips |
| H'stem | Syncros XC 2.0, Syncros Cable Integration System, -12° rise, 6061 Alloy, 31.8mm, 1 1/8" |
| Seatpost | Syncros dropper post SP-M100-AL2, 31.6mm |
| Seat | Syncros Celista Cut Out, Cr-Mo Rails |
| Headset | Syncros - Acros angle adjust & cable routing HS system, stainless, +-0.6° head angle adjustment, ZS56/28.6 – ZS56/40 MTB |
| Wheelset | Syncros Silverton AL2, CL, F: 15x110mm, R: 12x148mm, 30mm Tubeless ready, 28H, Micro Spline |
| Front Tire | Maxxis Aspen 29x2.4", 120TPI Foldable Bead, tubeless ready, EXO |
| Rear Tire | Maxxis Aspen 29x2.4", 120TPI Foldable Bead, tubeless ready, EXO |
| Extras | Shimano Di2 powerpack |
| Approx weight in KG | 10.8 Tubless |
| Approx weight in LBS | 23.81 Tubless |
| Max. System Weight | 130kg |
| System Weight Details | The overall weight includes the bike, the rider, the equipment and possible additional luggage. |
| Measurement | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head Tube Angle (°) | 67.9 | 67.9 | 67.9 | 67.9 |
| Head Tube Length (mm) | 90 | 95 | 110 | 120 |
| Top Tube Horizontal (mm) | 575.0 | 600.2 | 626.0 | 656.5 |
| Standover Height (mm) | 752.0 | 781.0 | 800.0 | 835.1 |
| BB Offset (mm) | -62.0 | -62.0 | -62.0 | -62.0 |
| BB Height (mm) | 313.0 | 313.0 | 313.0 | 313.0 |
| Wheel Base (mm) | 1,105.4 | 1,131.1 | 1,158.0 | 1,189.4 |
| BB Center To Top Of Seattube (mm) | 390.0 | 440.0 | 480.0 | 530.0 |
| Seat Angle (°) | 75.4 | 75.4 | 75.3 | 75.3 |
| Chainstay (mm) | 425.0 | 425.0 | 425.0 | 425.0 |
| Reach (mm) | 418.5 | 442.3 | 463.6 | 491.2 |
| Stack (mm) | 600.3 | 604.9 | 618.9 | 628.1 |
| Stem Length (mm) | 50 | 60 | 70 | 80 |
| Trail (mm) | 105.0 | 105.0 | 105.0 | 105.0 |
| Fork Length (mm) | 506.0 | 506.0 | 506.0 | 506.0 |
| Maximum Seatpost Insertion (mm) | 160.0 | 210.0 | 250.0 | 300.0 |
| Crank Length (mm) | 170 | 170 | 175 | 175 |