Are SCOTT bikes any good?

[RedBike]

Had a CR1 for a bit. I found it fantastically light, well made and very quick. I would definitely recommend it for a race bike. I've now switched to a Felt. The Felt is significantly heavier; but the frame is noticeably stiffer and a heck of a lot more comfortable.

 

[mickle]

I'd be interested in more news when you have it mickle.

http://www.bikebiz.co.uk/news/28266/Scott-and-Denk-end-RD-relationship

 

[walker]

BTFB, as far as my memory takes me I think Scott were the first company to make a sub Kilo Frame

 

[Zoiders]

High end and middle of the range Scott kit is rather good

The lower end is horrible, some of the worst entry level price bikes I have ever worked on, especialy compared to the likes of Trek or Specialized at the same price point, the cheaper MTBs are the worst

 

[jay clock]

i have a 2006 Scott Speedster S10 - one of their more pricey road bikes. Was £1350 reduced to £650 with full Ultegra kit in the sale last New Year. Has done a pretty good job all round. I found the gearing wrong for me it came with 53/42 and 11-23 I think -I have installed a 50/34 with a 12-27 and it is much better for my style of riding

 

[rich p]

I got a CR1 Pro reduced from £1899 to a more realistic £1399 a couple of months ago. It's a superb lightweight racer but a bit harsh in truth. I love it but if your carrying a few pounds overweight then shaving some ounces off the bike is probably not top of the requirement list.

 

[simonali]

I had a Scott C1 (before they added the R) and it was a hell of a lot more comfortable than their alloy bikes. Great bike, much better than me and I never felt I was doing it justice. Virtually rode itself uphill it was so light.

 

[got-to-get-fit]

last year i was in much the same dilema. I looked at a scott speedster and fell in love, it was light good looking and well spec'd. I very nearly shed the money then i saw a Bianchi 928 C2C and i nearly cried at its beauty. I bought it instantly and i love it so its a vote for Bianchi from me. However i do from time to time think of the scott and wonder what could have been (does that make me a bad person)
I think if i had let my head rule my heart i would have bought the scott but i let my heart rule my head and bought the Bianchi. I dont think you could loose out with either bike so my advice would be go for the one you like the look of best.

 

[got-to-get-fit]

i really must get rid of this damn christmas hat ....its got to be unlucky by now.

 

[simonali]

On the subject of Bianchi, they had Marco Pantani's Tour winning one in the shop when I bought my Scott. Now that was a light bike, bang on the UCI limit.