Scott SCALE 980 Review

Scott SCALE 980 Review

Scott SCALE 980 Review

Price: 999 €
category: Beginners-Bike
Frame Material: Aluminium
Weight: 14,3 kg
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 100 mm
Model Year: 2024 (carry over model from 2023)
  • adjustable steering angle
  • almost invisible cables
  • UDH derailleur hanger
  • organic shapes
  • top bike in this price range
  • rides excellent in the downhill
  • climbing ace
  • great wheels for this price range
  • 5 years warranty
fun to ride in
easy terrain extreme terrain
seating position
upright efficient
handling
playful easy calm
framesize runs
small big
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Scott SCALE 980 Review
Ludwig Döhl
Purely visually, the aluminum version of the Scales is hardly distinguishable from the much more expensive carbon models. And also the features, such as the cables routed through the headset, remain in the SCALE 980. Here, the Swiss engineers have really delivered a solid job. With its geometry, the Racebike von Scott is right in the middle between playfulness and high speed stability. Well trained athletes are likely to really enjoy the sporty seating position. Despite this criticism, the coherent overall concept makes the Scott Hardtail to in light terrain a buying recommendation in the price range 999 Euro range. We like: 5 years warranty on the frame! Pay attention when selecting your size: the Scott sizing runs big.

Geometry

Je steiler der Winkel des Sitzrohrs ist, desto effizienter können Sie in die Pedale treten.

SIZE XXS XS S M L XL XXL
Sizing of Manufacturer
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S
M
L
XL
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Wheelsize
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29
29
29
29
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Stack
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-
600,3
604,9
618,9
628,1
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Reach
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-
418,5
442,3
463,6
491,2
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Top Tube Length
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-
575
600,2
626
656,5
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Seat Tube Length
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-
390
440
480
530
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Seat Tube Angle
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-
75,4
75,4
75,3
75,3
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Head Tube Length
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-
90
95
110
120
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Head Tube Angle
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-
67,9
67,9
67,9
67,9
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Bottom Bracket Drop
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-
62
62
62
62
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Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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-
313
313
313
313
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Chainstay Length
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-
425
425
425
425
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Wheelbase
-
-
1105
1131
1158
1189
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Standover Height
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-
752
781
800
835,1
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Specification
  • Frame Scale
  • Frame Material Aluminium
  • Fork Suntour X1 32 RL-R / Coil Spring
  • Spring Unit coil
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Gearrange 510%
  • Drivetrain 1x12
  • Gear Lever Shimano Deore SL-M6100-R / Rapidfire Plus
  • Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore RD-M6100 SGS
  • Crank Praxis Cadet M24
  • Cassette Shimano Deore CS-M6100-12 / 10-51 T
  • Chain KMC X12
  • Brake Set Shimano MT200 Disc Brake
  • Brake Rotors 180/160
  • Rims Syncros R27 / 32H / 27mm
  • Front Hub Formula CL-51
  • Rear Hub Shimano FH-MT401-B CL / QR 5x141mm / Micro Spline
  • Tires Front Maxxis Rekon Race / 2.4" / 60TPI
  • Tires Rear Maxxis Rekon Race / 2.4" / 60TPI
  • Saddle Syncros Belcarra Regular 2.5
  • Seat Post Syncros / 31.6x400mm
  • Stem Syncros Alloy 6061
  • Handle Bar Syncros Alloy 6061
  • Handle Bar Width 740
  • Head Set Syncros - Acros OE Cable Routing HS System

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