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Scott Addict CX

  • Scott's Addict CX offers most of the performance of the Addict CX RC flagship but with a little extra weight and a lot of money left over

    Scott's Addict CX offers most of the performance of the Addict CX RC flagship but with a little extra weight and a lot of money left over

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • TRP provides its ultralight EuroX Carbon cantilevers with a Scott-exclusive unidirectional finish

    TRP provides its ultralight EuroX Carbon cantilevers with a Scott-exclusive unidirectional finish

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • A chain watcher is wisely included as standard equipment

    A chain watcher is wisely included as standard equipment

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • The hollow-forged FSA Energy compact crankset is fitted with 'cross-specific 36/46T chainrings

    The hollow-forged FSA Energy compact crankset is fitted with 'cross-specific 36/46T chainrings

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • Shimano Ultegra SL components are a smart pick given they're nearly as light as Dura-Ace 7800 and work just as well but cost much, much less

    Shimano Ultegra SL components are a smart pick given they're nearly as light as Dura-Ace 7800 and work just as well but cost much, much less

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • Save for the darker 'Ice Grey' finish and slightly heavier weight, there's virtually no difference between Ultegra SL and Dura-Ace 7800 STI Dual Control levers, making them a perfect choice for the rough environs of 'cross

    Save for the darker 'Ice Grey' finish and slightly heavier weight, there's virtually no difference between Ultegra SL and Dura-Ace 7800 STI Dual Control levers, making them a perfect choice for the rough environs of 'cross

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • Scott foregoes the carbon front derailleur mount on the road-going Addict for a stouter aluminum bit on the CX

    Scott foregoes the carbon front derailleur mount on the road-going Addict for a stouter aluminum bit on the CX

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • The two-down, one-up cable routing won't be to everyone's liking but it admittedly works well, and the brake cable doesn't interfere with our shoulder the way we figured it would

    The two-down, one-up cable routing won't be to everyone's liking but it admittedly works well, and the brake cable doesn't interfere with our shoulder the way we figured it would

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • Just as on the road-going Addict, cable stops are molded carbon instead of aluminum

    Just as on the road-going Addict, cable stops are molded carbon instead of aluminum

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • The Ritchey Carbon Pro 'cross fork is a tad heavier than the WCS version fitted to the Addict CX RC but thankfully just as solid under braking with no shuddering to speak of

    The Ritchey Carbon Pro 'cross fork is a tad heavier than the WCS version fitted to the Addict CX RC but thankfully just as solid under braking with no shuddering to speak of

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • The front end uses a conventional 1 1/8" non-tapered steerer tube but there was still no evidence of brake shudder or sloppy steering

    The front end uses a conventional 1 1/8" non-tapered steerer tube but there was still no evidence of brake shudder or sloppy steering

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • The top tube isn't especially flattened on the bottom but it's of a sufficiently large diameter that it's still surprisingly comfortable to rest on your shoulder

    The top tube isn't especially flattened on the bottom but it's of a sufficiently large diameter that it's still surprisingly comfortable to rest on your shoulder

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • Carbon dropouts are used out back

    Carbon dropouts are used out back

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • The stout seat cluster contributes to the ultra-snappy feel - but also to the rigid ride

    The stout seat cluster contributes to the ultra-snappy feel - but also to the rigid ride

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • Chain stays are narrow for mud clearance but nearly as tall as the main tubes

    Chain stays are narrow for mud clearance but nearly as tall as the main tubes

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • As is often the case, mud clearance at the bottom bracket is generous in the radial direction but a bit tight to the sides The narrow chain stay shape in that area, however, means that most mud is cleanly sliced off, anyway

    As is often the case, mud clearance at the bottom bracket is generous in the radial direction but a bit tight to the sides The narrow chain stay shape in that area, however, means that most mud is cleanly sliced off, anyway

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • The bottom bracket area is oversized neither in width or diameter yet still boasts some of the best responsiveness we've encountered

    The bottom bracket area is oversized neither in width or diameter yet still boasts some of the best responsiveness we've encountered

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • The Addict CX uses a conventional telescoping seatpost in contrast to the RC's integrated unit but otherwise the frames are identical - and identically fast

    The Addict CX uses a conventional telescoping seatpost in contrast to the RC's integrated unit but otherwise the frames are identical - and identically fast

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com