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  • Scott's new Project F01 aero road bike combines performance attributes of both its Addict and Plasma 3 platforms.

    Scott's new Project F01 aero road bike combines performance attributes of both its Addict and Plasma 3 platforms.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The seatpost binder is neatly integrated into the frame.

    The seatpost binder is neatly integrated into the frame.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The very tall and fairly narrow chain stays are tilted outwards.

    The very tall and fairly narrow chain stays are tilted outwards.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • A replaceable hanger is secured to the carbon dropout.

    A replaceable hanger is secured to the carbon dropout.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Scott equips the new Project F01 with a tapered 1 1/8"-to-1 1/4" all-carbon fork.

    Scott equips the new Project F01 with a tapered 1 1/8"-to-1 1/4" all-carbon fork.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • For the test mule, Scott designers marked all of the 'cut lines' in red to indicate where airfoil trailing edges had been removed.

    For the test mule, Scott designers marked all of the 'cut lines' in red to indicate where airfoil trailing edges had been removed.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Scott team equipment manager says the new Project F01 development process took six months longer than typical due to the extensive aerodynamic testing.

    Scott team equipment manager says the new Project F01 development process took six months longer than typical due to the extensive aerodynamic testing.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Cables are plugged neatly into the head tube area for a cleaner appearance.

    Cables are plugged neatly into the head tube area for a cleaner appearance.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The hourglass-profile head tube design is new for Scott's road line but has already seen regular use on the company's other aero products.

    The hourglass-profile head tube design is new for Scott's road line but has already seen regular use on the company's other aero products.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Unlike many aero machines, the rear end sports rather sizeable stays, which suggests good drivetrain rigidity.

    Unlike many aero machines, the rear end sports rather sizeable stays, which suggests good drivetrain rigidity.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The shapes don't look aerodynamic but Scott insists it's roughly a 20 percent improvement over its current Addict.

    The shapes don't look aerodynamic but Scott insists it's roughly a 20 percent improvement over its current Addict.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The integrated bridge requires a standard brake mounting nut for easier servicing.

    The integrated bridge requires a standard brake mounting nut for easier servicing.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Scott will offer the Project F01 with two seatpost offset options.

    Scott will offer the Project F01 with two seatpost offset options.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Derailleur cables enter the down tube just aft of the head tube, and the plugs are sized for Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 wires.

    Derailleur cables enter the down tube just aft of the head tube, and the plugs are sized for Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 wires.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Shift cables are directed around the bottom bracket shell with this tidy guide.

    Shift cables are directed around the bottom bracket shell with this tidy guide.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Unlike on the current Addict SL, Scott takes full advantage of the press-fit bottom bracket bearing cups with the more dramatically flared down tube and more widely spaced chain stays.

    Unlike on the current Addict SL, Scott takes full advantage of the press-fit bottom bracket bearing cups with the more dramatically flared down tube and more widely spaced chain stays.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Scott says absolute stiffness on its new Project F01 is actually higher than that of the Addict.

    Scott says absolute stiffness on its new Project F01 is actually higher than that of the Addict.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The PRO Vibe Sprint stem isn't exactly part of the frame but its shape complements the Project F01 nicely.

    The PRO Vibe Sprint stem isn't exactly part of the frame but its shape complements the Project F01 nicely.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Testing of the new Project F01 was done with real riders and mannequins at the Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix wind tunnel.

    Testing of the new Project F01 was done with real riders and mannequins at the Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix wind tunnel.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The head tube is noticeably shapelier than on the Addict.

    The head tube is noticeably shapelier than on the Addict.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Scott hasn't received confirmation that any of the HTC-Columbia riders will use the new bikes but given its claimed performance advantages (along with Mark Cavendish's already-stated approval) it seems likely that at least some of the team will race on them at this year's Tour de France.

    Scott hasn't received confirmation that any of the HTC-Columbia riders will use the new bikes but given its claimed performance advantages (along with Mark Cavendish's already-stated approval) it seems likely that at least some of the team will race on them at this year's Tour de France.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Some Scott-issued images suggest the new Project F01 incorporates a tapered head tube but samples shown at the Tour de France prior to the start in Rotterdam arrived with straight steerers.

    Some Scott-issued images suggest the new Project F01 incorporates a tapered head tube but samples shown at the Tour de France prior to the start in Rotterdam arrived with straight steerers.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • There's no dedicated Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 battery mount at the moment, though the team is likely to use the trick under-seat mount developed by TechDev manager Lars Teutenberg.

    There's no dedicated Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 battery mount at the moment, though the team is likely to use the trick under-seat mount developed by TechDev manager Lars Teutenberg.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Internal cable routing is Shimano Dura-Ace Di2-friendly.

    Internal cable routing is Shimano Dura-Ace Di2-friendly.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The hidden seatpost binder yields a clean, integrated look.

    The hidden seatpost binder yields a clean, integrated look.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The new Project F01 was a specific development requirement outlined by the HTC-Columbia team when Scott signed on as a sponsor.

    The new Project F01 was a specific development requirement outlined by the HTC-Columbia team when Scott signed on as a sponsor.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Scott claims the new Project F01 will require a rider to put out roughly 4-5 percent less power to maintain the same speed.

    Scott claims the new Project F01 will require a rider to put out roughly 4-5 percent less power to maintain the same speed.

    Photo credit © James Huang