SCOTT SCALE ELITE 29er Hardtail

[Mish-ka-moo]

Have been looking for a MTB with good components for some time, and have the option of a 2nd hand SCOTT SCALE ELITE 29er for R10,400 (New R14,500).

 

Have to make a decision today, so any comments would be most appreciated on the Specs.

Thanks

Michele

 

 

Specs:

 

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SPECS

GEOMETRY

SIZE CHART

DOCS

Frame

Scale 29 Alloy 6061, custom butted superlight tubing, forged race disc dropouts PM160, bridgeless seatstays, Integ. Headset, replaceable hanger

Fork

Rock Shox Reba 29 RL Air, Pop Loc remote Lockout, rebound adjustable, 100mm travel

Headset

Ritchey OE 1 1/8“, semi integrated 44/50mm

Rear Derailleur

Shimano XT, RD-M780 SGS, Shadow Type, 30 Speed

Front Derailleur

Shimano SLX, FC-M660-10, 34.9mm

Shifters

Shimano SLX, SL-M660-10, Rapidfire plus, 2 way release, w/gear indicator

Brake Levers

Avid Elixir 3

Brakes

Avid Elixir 3, 180/F and 160/R mm HS1 Rotor

Crankset

Shimano FC-M552, 2-piece Design, 42Ax32Ax24T

BB-Set

Shimano Cartridge, 68mm shell

Handlebar

Scott Hot Rod T OS 31.8mm, T shape Flat, 680mm, 9° bend

Stem

Scott Comp, 4 Bolt, OS 31.8mm, 1 1/8“, -6° angle

Pedals

Wellgo C128

Seatpost

Scott Comp zero offset, 31.6mm

Seat

Scott Racing

Front Hub

Scott Comp Disc IT

Rear Hub

Shimano FH-M529 Disc

Chain

Shimano CN-HG54

Cassette

Shimano CS-HG62-10, 11-36 T

Spokes

DT Swiss Champion Black 1.8mm

Rims

DT Swiss 485d, 32H

Tires

Schwalbe Rocket Ron, 29 x 2.25, 67EPI, Kevlar bead, Performance Serie

[scotty]

Scott's a good brand so on that alone you cant go wrong. componments are good although there have been some comments from hubbers regrads the Avid brakes. For the rest of the bikes parts they are more than decent, i have the same fork on my Fuji and its tops, having the remote lockout is great.

[Benjamin]

Michele

 

I've got the dual suspension Scott and all good. I really enjoy it. No issues with the components, it's a good package. XT rear and SLX front all good. Brakes fine. It's a go fast bike, and seems a good price.

Few things though.

1. Make sure it's right size

2. Change the tires to Racing Ralphs

3. Sure you want a hard tail?

[LazyTrailRider]

Sounds good Michele.

 

I've just bought a new Scale 940, and have to admit that I've been pleasantly surprised. The Scales have excellent spec levels in value terms, yours specifically because it includes a Reba, which I think many people would agree is the most bang-for-buck fork option around.

 

If it's in great condition, go for it!

 

Benjamin, why should she swop to Racing Ralphs? Nothing wrong with Rons. The peace of mind offered by a little bit of extra grip is worth the slightly slower roll, unless you're in the running for a top ten. Very few of us are, even though we like to think so.

[Kimma]

Have one, awsome bike. Money well spend.

[Benjamin]

Sounds good Michele.

 

I've just bought a new Scale 940, and have to admit that I've been pleasantly surprised. The Scales have excellent spec levels in value terms, yours specifically because it includes a Reba, which I think many people would agree is the most bang-for-buck fork option around.

 

If it's in great condition, go for it!

 

Benjamin, why should she swop to Racing Ralphs? Nothing wrong with Rons. The peace of mind offered by a little bit of extra grip is worth the slightly slower roll, unless you're in the running for a top ten. Very few of us are, even though we like to think so.

I'm nowhere near top ten. Nothing to do with the speed, I just found the grip of the Ralphs way better than the Rons. The Ron's came with the bike new, and I've still got them, but found them to be really sketchy. Not sure of the theory, but for me, the Ralphs are more stable and much more confident. My riding partner found the same, on the same bike, and we both been very happy with the Ralphs.

[Mish-ka-moo]

THANKS GUYS!!!!

 

Deal done at 4pm this afternoon, now a proud owner of a SCOTT SCALE ELITE!!! Paid R11K which incl. a few new extras (ERGON GP3 Handle Grips, Bottle Holder, Pump & SHIMANO Cleets). The receipt says he paid R17K for the bike 4 mnths ago, so a great deal @R11K!!! Have ridden a Lynskey Hardtail & Trek Carbon Softail before, which belonged to a friend of mine, and I have to say............ I am well impressed with the SCOTT!!!

Can't wait to get off road again, so my dedicated road bike will have to take a back seat for now, until I start my training for Argus!

Happy Cycling Guys, and thanks once again!!!

[LazyTrailRider]

Good stuff, enjoy it!

[Mish-ka-moo]

Thanks Martin.......I intend to!!!!

[Benjamin]

THANKS GUYS!!!!

 

Deal done at 4pm this afternoon, now a proud owner of a SCOTT SCALE ELITE!!! Paid R11K which incl. a few new extras (ERGON GP3 Handle Grips, Bottle Holder, Pump & SHIMANO Cleets). The receipt says he paid R17K for the bike 4 mnths ago, so a great deal @R11K!!! Have ridden a Lynskey Hardtail & Trek Carbon Softail before, which belonged to a friend of mine, and I have to say............ I am well impressed with the SCOTT!!!

Can't wait to get off road again, so my dedicated road bike will have to take a back seat for now, until I start my training for Argus!

Happy Cycling Guys, and thanks once again!!!

Cool. Well done.

[Kranswurm]

THANKS GUYS!!!!

 

Deal done at 4pm this afternoon, now a proud owner of a SCOTT SCALE ELITE!!! Paid R11K which incl. a few new extras (ERGON GP3 Handle Grips, Bottle Holder, Pump & SHIMANO Cleets). The receipt says he paid R17K for the bike 4 mnths ago, so a great deal @R11K!!! Have ridden a Lynskey Hardtail & Trek Carbon Softail before, which belonged to a friend of mine, and I have to say............ I am well impressed with the SCOTT!!!

Can't wait to get off road again, so my dedicated road bike will have to take a back seat for now, until I start my training for Argus!

Happy Cycling Guys, and thanks once again!!!

Good deal.Nice package.

[Kimma]

Pics or it never happended

[Joeboy69]

Seems like pre-loved bikes are a viable option ! Congrats :-)

[bikekid]

Pics And congrats