Scott Scale 980 2025

I've been riding this Scale 980 on my local singletrack for a few weeks now, and the Syncros components have held up great through all the bumps. The alloy frame feels solid but not too heavy when I'm climbing. For the price, this bike handles surprisingly well on technical sections.

Swapped out my old rigid fork for this and the difference on the trail is night and day—the 29-inch wheels roll over roots and rocks like they’re not even there. The alloy frame keeps it light enough for climbing, but I still feel solid on the descents.

The alloy frame on this Scale 980 feels solid but not heavy, and it handled my first singletrack outing with no trouble at all. The 29-inch wheels roll over roots and rocks smoothly, which was a nice surprise for the price point. I've already put about 50 miles on it and haven't felt the need to twe