Amgen tour of California 2012

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First ride: Scott USA's Scale 949 29er

  • Scott USA's Scale 29er RC frame is guaranteed to weigh less than 949g in any frame size.

    Scott USA's Scale 29er RC frame is guaranteed to weigh less than 949g in any frame size.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com

  • The Scale 26er will utilize both the PF30 (right) and PF92 bottom brackets; the Scale 29er will only use the PF92 BB, which allows for wider chainstay mounting and tire clearance.

    The Scale 26er will utilize both the PF30 (right) and PF92 bottom brackets; the Scale 29er will only use the PF92 BB, which allows for wider chainstay mounting and tire clearance.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com

  • The two halfs of the new tubular construction. This sample is cut down [the stays will extend to the seat tube and BB] and cut in half for illustration. It is moulded as one-piece.

    The two halfs of the new tubular construction. This sample is cut down [the stays will extend to the seat tube and BB] and cut in half for illustration. It is moulded as one-piece.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com

  • The old Scale's non-drive side dropout versus a cut-away of the new one-piece tubular version.

    The old Scale's non-drive side dropout versus a cut-away of the new one-piece tubular version.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com

  • The old Scale's threaded BB shell versus the all carbon shell of the new bike. SRAM and Shimano's press-fit options allowed Scott to use this design.

    The old Scale's threaded BB shell versus the all carbon shell of the new bike. SRAM and Shimano's press-fit options allowed Scott to use this design.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com

  • The new Scale, in both 26in and 29in, will only use a standard seat post, the integrated mast of the old RC is gone.

    The new Scale, in both 26in and 29in, will only use a standard seat post, the integrated mast of the old RC is gone.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com

  • The Scale uses a direct post mount for the rear brake, because of the design it will not accept a 140mm rotor.

    The Scale uses a direct post mount for the rear brake, because of the design it will not accept a 140mm rotor.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com

  • In production the Scale 29er will be branded as such, for the launch however, Scott plastered the maximum frame weight on its top tube.

    In production the Scale 29er will be branded as such, for the launch however, Scott plastered the maximum frame weight on its top tube.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com

  • The PF92 bottom bracket offers an oversized attachment for the down tube, seat tube and most importantly chainstays.

    The PF92 bottom bracket offers an oversized attachment for the down tube, seat tube and most importantly chainstays.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com

  • Internal cable routing is contributes to the new Scale's low weight.

    Internal cable routing is contributes to the new Scale's low weight.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com

  • The Scale's seatstays are flat, which when paired with the carbon layup flex vertically.

    The Scale's seatstays are flat, which when paired with the carbon layup flex vertically.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com

  • The Scale now sports the same derailleur hanger as both Spark and Genius, an advantage to the dealer and consumer.

    The Scale now sports the same derailleur hanger as both Spark and Genius, an advantage to the dealer and consumer.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com

  • The new Scale's rear seat and chainstays are moulded as one piece. This includes the carbon dropouts and brake mount.

    The new Scale's rear seat and chainstays are moulded as one piece. This includes the carbon dropouts and brake mount.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com

  • The Scale 29er sports a tapered headtube, which allows for a seemless transition to the oversized downtube.

    The Scale 29er sports a tapered headtube, which allows for a seemless transition to the oversized downtube.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com

  • Aside from geometry, the key to the bike's performance story is the seatstays, which are engineered to flex vertically.

    Aside from geometry, the key to the bike's performance story is the seatstays, which are engineered to flex vertically.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com

  • While the Scale 29er's weight is impressive, its ride will seal the deal; it's smooth and stiff.

    While the Scale 29er's weight is impressive, its ride will seal the deal; it's smooth and stiff.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com

  • A comparison between the old Scale's CR1 headtube junction construction and the one-piece IMP moulded model.

    A comparison between the old Scale's CR1 headtube junction construction and the one-piece IMP moulded model.

    Photo credit © Matt Pacocha, Bikeradar.com