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I mean it doesn't look much different than most other aero race bikes to me.. not a bike I'd buy, but sure seems squarely in the bubble..
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This is how i feel. The Scale and Spark are awesome. I have a 2018 Scale that i just cannot seem to let go of despite having a newer FS mtb in my quiver.
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I think they are the tip of the spear when it comes to technology- their mountain bikes are ground breaking, they have built some of the lightest road bikes and their house brand syncros makes amazing high end carbon wheels.
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One note on this is that if you are interested in one of their integrated mtb setups and like working on your own bikes, search for Scott in bikewrench on Reddit. Integration on road is gravel is annoying enough but awful on mtbs.
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I had 3 Plasmas for TT work since 2008 and all excellent. My best riding buddy has had 2 Addicts since 2012 - the first has @40K miles on it, the second nowpiling up similarly. I just think there are no marketing $$ spent here in US like they do in Europe. Similar to Focus, but at least Scott has a dealer network here, albeit small.
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You couldn't ask for a better name on this guy.. straight out of the comics.
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Scott have maybe faded a bit in the last few years here in the UK but the Foil is still one of the more common race bikes. Tarmacs, of course, are ubiquitous, and the value conscious tend to gravitate towards Canyon and Giant, but you will see a Foil in most events and they're well regarded. I rode with a female pro triathlete last week who's just picked up a new Foil (admittedly at cost) as training bike. The new integrated rear light is a nice touch and non-intrusive, and the lines are largely unoffensive, though the rear triangle looks odd from behind. She seemed happy enough with it though she's not a huge equipment nerd in fairness.
I haven't seen an Addict in the wild for a long time, but then the lightweight/climbing specialist road bike is a dying breed anyway IMO. The new Syncros Capital wheels are getting amazing reviews, but they're megabucks and hookless, so that's a no on both counts from me. OT, but when did the majority of people start riding 10k bikes in races? I was at a mid (but not elite) level a few weeks back and you couldn't move for Dura Ace :-) |
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I know I've made the argument before, but I think it got a lot easier when higher level credit was easier to get to buy a bike..
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