SCOTT Scale RC SL 2023: Ultimate Speed and Spend Tech Talk Round

[@lostboy8814]

Fantastic tech talk on a great high end hardtail Guy.I have a Scott Scale RC 900 SL not this model,mine's a couple of years old now,but my point is they really are thoroughbreds.Beautifully engineered,fast and very nimble.

[@PIANETAMTB]

Great one! Was a pleasure rode with you!!

[@rodbrown8306]

Not the lightest or the stiffest, you're kidding me. Currently doing an old light Alum frame upgrade to modern specks looking for around 10.5kg goal weight.

[@NathanPenningtonBikes]

Great Tech Talk.

[@GuyKesTV]

Thank you Nathan

[@phenofinder9145]

Amazing hardtail 🤩

[@DH-kl3ob]

thanks for the talk! im trying to figure out if this bike will accept 4p brakes. do you have any idea? folks at scott can’t give me a straight answers.

[@msagoo29]

What happens if you snap one of those moulded carbon spoke off, does Synchros have a crash repair guarantee?

[@GuyKesTV]

Yep, but I don’t know the cost

[@ianpurcell7266]

Just buy another wheel

[@ferencvarju651]

I really like the fact that Scott resisted the temptation to spec a ridiculous fragile tyre set to push weight further down. Those Rekon Race’s are, in my experience, actually usable for us mere mortals too, fairly puncture-resistant, heavier and grippier than the looks suggest, they handle many things acceptably as long as it’s not sticky mud you’re riding on. And they are also slower than the looks suggest, far from the fastest rolling XC tires available - anyone who doesnt believe me should try something like a Thunder Burt or a Race King. You’ll get a shock :) So, for lighter terrain(erm, like … european gravel…? ) there is even more speed to be pulled out of this bike. Amazing.

[@marekhlina74]

just bought second hand rc 900 sl 2018 L size / 8.54kg with s-works renegade tires and pedals for 3.600e ...there is no way to pay 14k for a bike

[@slimjim4ever]

That’s a great buy! I built mine for around the same price but I used Scott Scale 940 frame as I couldn’t afford RC frame for the sake of shaving off just a bit more than 100g. Mine’s size Small though… 8.4kg with pedals :) great handling bike!!!

[@zerocool675]

@@slimjim4ever what is the biggest weight saver? I built a 700 RC at 9kg w/ pedals for about 2800usd. So quick on the tighter trails.

[@BOys85]

What is the biggest chainring size for this frame? 38 or 40?

[@GuyKesTV]

I just mailed Kai, one of the engineers at Scott and he says: Hi Guy, Officially it fits up to 36t while respecting the production/ISO clearances and also works with the existing chain guide then, but users can run it up to 40t if they are happy to accept reduced clearances (at their risk obviously). Cheers, Kai

[@philr696]

Battery mount? Does that mean there is some electric shimano coming soon?

[@GuyKesTV]

I guess so! It’s about time for a new XTR Di2

[@blah4306]

I'm about to buy a Scott Scale 930 2022 model for £1800 and know nothing about bikes really, any advice on if they are a decent bike or not? Thanks for any input!!!!

[@GuyKesTV]

Hi Sir Paul, an Honor to hear from you 🤣 What sort of riding are you want to do on your bike? That will help me know if the scale is suitable

[@blah4306]

@@GuyKesTV Hi I'm flattered you have replied to my comment. I'm not a serious mountain biker, I basically plan just to do some basic trail riding with climbs and drops. I didn't really want to spend over £2500 and the Scott seemed about the best for it's price range. Would you think the bike would do the job or can you think of any other brands around that price range? Thanks for any advice!!!

[@Cesar3414]

Donde puedo comprar el cuadro Sl?

[@Nico-jt8ll]

When you mentioned 25y experience as professional bike component tester i expected to get more than rattling down sale arguments/explanations

[@GuyKesTV]

Hi Nico, have you watched the Live Ride Review that goes with this tech talk? That’s intended to be the description of how the bike feels and performs. Always happy to answer more detailed questions where I can though. Cheers Guy

[@Nico-jt8ll]

@@GuyKesTV now i have seen the ride video. Would like to hear comparisons to bikes which play in the same ballpark (you mentioned a Scalpel fullsuspension 😏) and tech insights/changes + why/if they are important and how they improve the bike/ride. A couple examples: the hub mechanism sounds like dt swiss (is it?), bottom bracket dimensions (still PF 92mm with micro ballbearings?), clamping and cable routing in and around the headset, warranties on the specific components.. Also the ride video is so repetitive, there is so much time wasted on talking about things which easily can be red on Scotts website.

[@MTB_Derbyshire]

Proper high end....still, I'd expect a set of Onza bar ends at that price 😜

[@GuyKesTV]

Not even a Ringle cage mate 🤷‍♂️

[@MTB_Derbyshire]

@@GuyKesTV unbelievable 🙄

[@Andy-co6pn]

@@GuyKesTV blimey I still have both of those in the garage

[@rickflubadubdub4298]

$14,000 hard tail

[@ancogbernard]

you can buy frame only tho.

[@rickflubadubdub4298]

@@ancogbernard fuck that

[@ancogbernard]

@@rickflubadubdub4298 lol

[@ianpurcell7266]

14000 euro

[@serppint8080]

All this info is on the Scott’s web site, not even real weight in this review……

[@MW-ud8zp]

this isn't a review

[@GuyKesTV]

Sorry Serp, found some scales after the shoot and this large weighed 9.1kg.

[@sselh]

@@GuyKesTV feeling quite good about my chisel now with a projected 9.8kg at about 1/4 the cost.. jk.

[@GuyKesTV]

@@sselh have you watched my Chisel project build videos? I’ve put a 10-36 road block on mine with a road mech and it’s just under 9k in an XL. Rides so well too 👌🏻

[@sselh]

@@GuyKesTV in fact I bought the chisel partly on your review. Couldn't find the lovely earth colours though..