![]() It is certainly easier to pass the cables through the frame, partially because the Scale has a flap under the bottom bracket to facilitate the operation. This solution makes every mechanic, professional or do-it-yourselfer’s hair stand on end, in case they want to lower the handlebar or do maintenance on the headset, but which now seems to have become a growing trend among bike manufacturers. As you can see from the photo above, they lend themselves very well to an almost completely hidden passage of the hoses, given that the passage of the tube is very close to the handlebar when it comes out of the master cylinder and passes into the headset. First, the Trickstuff Piccola brakes have power to spare, even if they proved to be very noisy under braking. It was mainly on the downhills that the new Scott Scale surprised me the most – which is exactly where I least expected it due to the high saddle and the lack of rear suspension. The grip on wet rocks is almost non-existent … The Rekon Races are not at ease on this type of surface due to their low profile and closely spaced knobs that quickly fill up with dirt and mud without being able to shed quickly. Along the route in the video, which I usually do with a full xc bike, I’m slower especially for the bumpy uphill stretches, where I find myself forced to get out of the saddle and try to keep the rear wheel glued to the ground, looking for grip. Traction is the critical point on any front, especially uphill. This is why the TyreWiz sensors have come in handy for me, so as to be able to find the right compromise between traction and resistance to pinching. Very stiff, they turned out to be less uncomfortable than expected also thanks to the combination with the 2.4″ Maxxis Rekon Race, subject to correct operating pressure. The Scale being tested mounts the very dear Syncros Silverton SLs, with the signature one-piece carbon construction hub – spokes – rim. Some weight loss was achieved through material reduction in the reinforcement points and a lighter and more minimalist hardware. Its claimed weight in size M and with all hardware and the UDH dropout is 847 grams, 32 less than the past model. Speaking of frame, the model being tested is the one with the most premium carbon fiber, the HMX-SL. The lockout of the fork is in fact completely firm. If it weren’t for the generous feel of the tires and the handlebars, one could think of being on an XC race bike, also given the riding position with a rather low torso. the three-position handlebar remote control: open, trail and closed, clearly only for the fork. In fact, the Twinlock is not missing on this Scott either, i.e. ![]()
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