Scott Addict CX RC

Ultra-premium cyclo-cross race machine

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Scott’s new Addict CX RC is

The Addict CX RC is an amazing rig for the dedicated ‘cross racer

Still, über-machine or not, £4,299.99 (US$7474.99) is an enormous sum of money for

Ride & handling: Swift and nimble, but don't expect long-ride comfort

Much as we’ve come to expect

Handling is also spot-on. Compared with a similarly sized Addict, the

The CX

Though the Addict CX RC's thin-walled carbon construction delivers

Low-pressure tubulars aside, the Addict CX RC is stiff with a capital

With

According to Scott frontman

Frame: Light as a feather, stout as a rock

Like the standard Addict, Scott

Total weight for our

Equipment: Top-shelf

£4,299.99 is a hell of a lot of money to ask for any ‘cross bike but the Addict CX RC includes a component spec that wants for little and goes a

The SRAM Red transmission continues to be one of our favorites for

Speaking of mud, Scott clearly anticipates that the Addict CX RC will

Though this combination is undoubtedly excellent for tromping through

Likewise, the Tektro cantilevers deliver plenty of mud clearance and a

We can’t help but wonder about the long-term durability of the carbon

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