Founded in the United States in 1958, Scott started with ski sports and motocross. It wasn’t until the late 80’s that they entered the cycling space with the introduction of the aerodynamic handlebar, which we refer to TT bars today. It was designed by Charley French and used by Greg Lemond in his 1989 Tour de France win.
In 2007, Scott introduced its first Addict frame, the lightest available at that time, with the frame, integrated seat post, and carbon fork weighing just 1,285g.
Scott road bikes lineup
Scott road bikes can be divided into four models;
- Addict
- Foil
- Speedster
- Contessa
The top-of-the-line carbon frame is called the Ultimate, followed by Pro and numbering such as 10, 20, 30, and so on. The women-specific models are denoted by 15, 25, 35, and so on. One of the main differences is the carbon fiber which ranges from HMX-SL (lightest, stiffest) to HMX and HMF (heavier but more comfortable).
Most Scott’s road bikes are disc only except the lower end of the Speedster family (below $1,000).
| Model | Designed for | Price range |
|---|---|---|
| Scott Addict RC | All-rounder race bike | $4,799 to $15,999 |
| Scott Addict | Endurance bike | $2,399 to $5,499 |
| Scott Foil RC | Aero race bike | $4,799 to $15,999 |
| Scott Speedster | Entry level bike | $1,499 to $1,999 |
| Scott Contessa | Women road bike | $1,499 to $5,499 |
Scott Addict RC
The Scott Addict RC Ultimate is a top-of-the-line model made from the superlight HMX SL carbon. The Scott Addict RC Pro is next in line with the HMX Carbon. Both models have a fully integrated, one-piece carbon handlebar.
Further down the line are five Scott Addict RC models built with the HMX Carbon. They use a two-piece aluminum handlebar, and the cables are fully hidden. RC stands for Racing Concept, and the Addict RC is Scott’s performance racing bike.
There’s also a women-specific Scott Contessa Addict RC that is very similar to the standard version except for the touchpoints; saddles, handlebars, and compact cranksets.
| Model | Frame material | Groupset | Retail price (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Addict RC Ultimate | Carbon (HMX-SL) | SRAM Red eTap AXS | $15,999 |
| Scott Addict RC Pro | Carbon (HMX) | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 (R9200) | $9,999 |
| Scott Addict RC 10 | Carbon (HMX) | SRAM Force eTap AXS | $7,599 |
| Scott Addict RC 15 | Carbon (HMX) | Shimano Ultegra Di2 (R8100) | $6,799 |
| Scott Addict RC 20 | Carbon (HMX) | SRAM Force eTap AXS | $6,299 |
| Scott Addict RC 30 | Carbon (HMX) | SRAM Rival eTap AXS | $5,299 |
| Scott Addict RC 40 | Carbon (HMX) | Shimano 105 Di2 (R7100) | $4,799 |
More reading : Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 (R9200) vs SRAM Red eTap AXS Groupsets
Scott Foil RC
The Scott Foil RC was refreshed in mid-2022, just in time to debut at the Tour de France. Scott worked with aerodynamics expert Simon Smart, the founder of Drag2Zero. Simon is also the man behind the design of Enve wheels.
According to wind tunnel testing, the new Scott Foil RC is 9% lighter than its predecessor, thanks to the HMX-SL carbon fiber layup, and 10% more aerodynamically efficient.
There are five models available in disc and electronic shifting only.
| Model | Frame material | Groupset | Retail price (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Foil RC Ultimate | Carbon (HMX-SL) | SRAM Red eTap AXS | $15,999 |
| Scott Foil RC Pro | Carbon (HMX) | Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 (R9200) | $10,999 |
| Scott Foil RC 10 | Carbon (HMX) | Shimano Ultegra Di2 (R8100) | $6,999 |
| Scott Foil RC 20 | Carbon (HMX) | SRAM Rival eTap AXS | $6,299 |
| Scott Foil RC 30 | Carbon (HMX) | Shimano 105 Di2 (R7100) | $4,799 |
More reading : Shimano Ultegra Di2 (R8100) vs Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 (R9200) Groupsets List of Shimano Ultegra Di2 (R8100) Road Bikes
Scott Speedster
The Scott Speedster family is an entry-level, aluminum road (and gravel) bike. Like the Scott Addict, it has an endurance frame geometry for a wider spectrum of recreational cyclists.
While the frame is made from aluminum, the fork is carbon and comes with 32c tires for even more comfort. There are six models in the Speedster family, two of which are the Contessa Speedster (women-specific) models.
| Model | Frame material | Groupset | Retail price (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Speedster 10 | Aluminum (6061) | Shimano 105 (R7000) | $1,999 |
| Scott Speedster 20 | Aluminum (6061) | Shimano Tiagra (R4700) | $1,699 |
| Scott Speedster 30 | Aluminum (6061) | Shimano Sora (R3000) | $1,599 |
| Scott Speedster 40 | Aluminum (6061) | Shimano Claris (R2400) | $1,499 |
| Scott Contessa Speedster 15 | Aluminum (6061) | Shimano Tiagra (R4700) | $1,699 |
| Scott Contessa Speedster 25 | Aluminum (6061) | Shimano Claris (R2400) | $1,499 |
Scott Contessa Addict
The Scott Contessa is the women-specific range of road bikes. It’s present across the Scott Addict and Speedster lineup.
The difference between Contessa and the regular, unisex models is the touchpoints. Scott Contessa models have shorter stems, narrower handlebars, and women-specific saddles. The frame geometry remains unchanged.
| Model | Frame material | Groupset | Retail price (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Contessa Addict SE | Carbon (HMF) | Shimano Ultegra Di2 (R8100) | $5,499 |
| Scott Contessa Addict 15 | Carbon (HMF) | Shimano 105 Di2 (R7100) | $3,599 |
| Scott Contessa Addict 25 | Carbon (HMF) | Shimano 105 (R7000) | $2,799 |
| Scott Contessa Addict 35 | Carbon (HMF) | Shimano Tiagra (R4700) | $2,399 |
More reading : Shimano 105 Di2 (R7100) vs SRAM Rival eTap AXS Groupsets List of Road Bikes with Shimano 105 Di2 (R7100)
Scott road bikes in professional cycling
In recent years, Scott has been synonymous with Mark Cavendish’s HTC Highroad team, where he won some of his early Tour de France stage wins in 2010 on a Scott Addict.
From 2011 to 2020, the Australian team, GreenEdge Cycling (also known as Orica–GreenEDGE, Orica–BikeExchange, Orica–Scott, Mitchelton–Scott) was on Scott bikes for both its men’s and women’s teams.
Simon Yates won the 2018 Vuelta Espana, and Annemiek van Vleuten won the UCI women’s road world championship in 2018, riding a Scott Addict.
From 2021, Team DSM will be riding Scott’s bikes after Team Bike Exchange rode them from 2012 to 2020, before switching to Bianchi for 2021 and Giant for 2022.
More reading : Bikes at the 2022 Tour de France
Frequently asked questions
How long is Scott’s warranty?
Scott bikes come with a 3-year warranty for the frames and a two-year warranty for the fork. The warranty only covers the first owner.
More about Scott’s warranty policy.