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Effortlessly Ahead – The All New Scott Addict RC


The all new Scott Addict RC is here and it been re engineered and designed to defy gravity and elevate your performance!

The Addict RC has alway been the ultimate in uncompromising lightweight performance, with each new model pushing the boundaries of engineering. With that the new Addict RC is Scott’s lightest production race bike ever, boasting a staggering 640g frame weight, which is an unbelievable 300g lighter than the previous incarnation.

Whether you’re attacking steep climbs or sprinting for the finish line, every aspect of this bike was meticulously crafted with one thing in mind – leave everyone else in the dust.

Lightweight Expertise

SCOTT’s commitment to crafting lightweight bikes is inseparable from its expertise of carbon technology. For the all-new Addict RC, Scott took their usual approach to carbon road bike manufacturing and flipped it. Drawing inspiration from their approach to mountain bikes, they meticulously reevaluated their moulding techniques, seeking innovative ways to enhance performance on the road.

A new way of carbon moulding enabled Scott to produce a completely hollow frame without any dead-end tube segments. This process is quite unique in the cycling industry and it’s only applicable if the frame design is tailor made for this manufacturing method.

Thanks to the smooth surface of the inflatable core which forms the gold of the frame, the inside of the frame is super clean and does not have any voids or wrinkles. Due to this precise internal shape, all the excessive resin is extracted from the frame during the moulding process, leaving only what’s really necessary for stiffness and strength.

The consistent moulding pressure across the complete frame surface ensures optimal compaction of the layup and makes it possible to avoid any additional reinforcement while reducing the thickness down to approximately 0.6mm in some areas of the frame. The outcome? A remarkable 300g reduction in the frame kit weight compared to its predecessor, and without any compromise on race performance.

Optimised Geometry

The new Addict RC’s geometry has undergone a comprehensive redesign to meet the desire of modern riders, accommodating wider tires (34mm tire clearance) while enhancing overall handling consistency across all sizes. Scott adapted the ADDICT RC’s geometry to provide agile handling for tight cornering and quick steering, whilst keeping the bike stable enough to resist sudden gusts of wind and to avoid feeling nervous at high descending speeds.

Whether you’re a professional rider or chasing after the local KOMs/QOMs on the weekends, the new Addict RC promises heightened agility and responsiveness, ensuring an unparalleled riding experience.

Comfort

The integration of the advanced moulding technology and a redesigned seat post clamping system allows for thinner seat tube walls and reduced material usage in the seat tube.

Paired with the new innovative Syncros SP R101 CF seatpost, the lower thickness of the seat tube enhances flexibility and promotes added comfort during longer rides. Furthermore, the new Addict RC offers a generous 34mm tire clearance, ensuring enhanced comfort even on the most challenging surfaces.

Syncros Integration

The introduction of the new Addict RC set the stage for the development of a new innovative Syncros cockpit, the IC-R100-SL. Here Scott’s goal was to create an aerodynamic handlebar. This achieved by incorporating a subtle flare on the drops to seamlessly blend with the brake levers, resulting in enhanced watt savings but also improved handling.

The new Syncros integrated cockpit was also optimised to further reduce material. Thanks to a new stem clamping design and an optimised carbon layup, it’s now about 40g lighter at the same strength and stiffness.

As standard on all Scott bikes, Addict RC cockpits offer a great variety of computer and accessory mounts. They have even developed a new computer mount their cockpits. It weighs only 12g which is almost 70% lighter than their standard CNC machined Computer Mounts.

Scott Addict RC Models

ADDICT RC PRO – £8,599

  • Addict RC HMX frame and fork
  • Shimano Dura-Ace 12spd Groupset
  • Syncros IC-R100-SL; Carbon integrated cockpit
  • Syncros Capital 1.0S 40mm wheelset with Schwalbe PRO ONE 30C tyres

ADDICT RC 10 – £6,599

  • Addict RC HMX frame and fork
  • Shimano Ultegra Di2 12spd Groupset
  • Syncros IC-R100-SL; Carbon integrated cockpit
  • Syncros Capital 1.0S 40mm wheelset with Schwalbe ONE 30c Tyres

ADDICT RC 20 – £5,899

  • Addict RC HMX frame and fork
  • Shimano Ultegra Di2 12spd groupset
  • Syncros carbon/aluminium cockpit
  • Syncros Capital 1.0 40mm wheelset with Schwalbe ONE 30c Tyres