The new Scott Scale HMX SL sheds as many metal inserts and parts as possible to save grams, and reinvents how a frame is made in the process.
By cutting hardware weight in half, rerouting cables more efficiently, and minimizing individually-molded frame pieces, the 2023 Scott Scale RC sheds a lot of weight and introduces some clever new design features.
The design eliminates the outer structure where the thru-axle enters the non-drive side, letting it clamp directly against the inner wall. A floating washer around the axle’s head prevents damage to the frame. Not only does this save weight, it’s also completely flush.The chain guide sits flush with the frame, which looks clean and saves a bit of weight, too. When not in use, it can be removed, as can the threaded insert on the inside of the frame, and plugged to save more weight.
The lower half of the bike is where all of the torque and bending forces are applied, so that was created as a single piece to maximize strength and stiffness by eliminating joints and optimizing the carbon fibers throughout. Fewer joints means less overwrap, which means less weight.Other features of the 2023 Scott Scale RC
To swap, simply loosen and lift the stem, rotate the upper headset cap 180º, reinsert and reinstall everything, and it’s ready to ride. No need to remove any cables or hoses to make the adjustment. Above is the Scale RC SL with HMX SL frame, Fox 32SC 100mm fork, SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS with power meter, Trickstuff Piccola brakes, and Syncros full-carbon SL wheels for $13,999, and a claimed 8.9kg / 19.62lb complete bike weight.
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