SCOTT Addict RC Ultimate HMX SL Frameset

I finally found a frameset that doesn’t punish my back on long descents, yet still feels lively when I stand up on a climb. The HMX SL carbon soaks up road chatter surprisingly well without adding any noticeable weight penalty.

The climbs that used to crush me feel almost flat now—the lightness of this frame is genuinely noticeable on every pedal stroke. It's stiff where it needs to be for sprinting, yet I didn't feel beat up after a long day in the saddle.

The weight on this frameset is almost absurd—it feels like I’m holding a toy when I lift it, and the stiffness on steep climbs is exactly what I needed. I’ve dropped almost a kilo off my previous setup and the difference in acceleration is noticeable. It’s pricey, but if you live for uphill attacks,