Scott Foil - With this aero racing bike it goes to the podium places.
The company Scott was founded in America and found via detours from the ski resort via motocross to the production of bicycles. At the end of the 90s, they brought the first aerodynamic handlebars on the market, which opened up whole new areas in the development of other components and next came the Unishock suspension until then in 1995 the first MTB frame from Scott saw the light of day. Today, one is a known quantity in cycling, as well as in skiing and motocross and also offers various products for runners. The success of the company is reflected in turn by podium finishes, such as in the 2022 Enduro World Championship, where they have achieved several. Achievements like this spurs the whole team of Scott to bring every year even better road bikes or mountain bikes on the market.
Scott offers a variety of bikes for different areas, such as road race bikes, mountain bikes, gravel bikes, bikes for the city, women's bikes as well as children's bikes and e-bikes, with their respective subcategories.
In addition to the Scott Plasma, the Foil RC models are available for selection among the aerodynamic road bikes. The Scott Foil is available among others as Scott Foil RC 10, Scott Foil RC 20, Scott Foil RC 30 as well as the Scott Foil RC Ultimate and Scott Foil RC Pro in the 2023 version.
The Foil RC Ultimate, Foil RC Pro and the other Foil models combine comfortable riding with the best aerodynamics and so was created one of the fastest racing bikes from Scott, also thanks to low frame or total weight. In developing the Foil Disc HMX carbon frame and the HMX SL1" Eccentric Carbon Steerer fork, countless hours of meticulous work were invested so that you can bring that certain something to the asphalt on the track to leave the competition behind like a pro.
The aero bikes are available from frame size XXS to size M to XXL and they come in different color choices depending on the model. The Foil Disc HMX carbon frame was again almost 10% lighter and also in terms of speed has been packed again more than 20 percent on top. Who thinks thereby was saved on comfort, which has deceived tremendously, because this was again significantly increased. Each carbon fiber was trimmed to minimum air resistance, thanks to F01 Airfoil technology, with which one has exhausted the UCI regulations to the limit. This had become necessary because the UCI has adapted its rules 2021 and thus one had to enter unknown territory again in the development of the new Foil RC bikes. Although one had to contend with so many changes, the stiffness was also improved to a double-digit percentage upwards. All these innovations then also led to the fact that the Foil RC aero bikes won stage victories in well-known tours, such as the Tour de France, or even overall victories at the Liege-Bastogne-Liege or Milan San Remo.
Among other things, this is due to the wider head tube, which keeps the air resistance as low as possible due to the new shape and you literally cut through the air. The wider shape also serves to move the wiring inside the frame, which promises not only better aerodynamics but also longer durability, since the cable routing is protected from wind and weather. In the wind tunnel, it was then surprisingly found that some components such as the down tube and seat tube had worse aero properties than their predecessors, but this did not matter much due to the overall package, because the rest of the aerodynamics is so outstanding and you are superior to the previous models in all respects including total weight. The seat stay, for example, directs the air past into the spokes, which causes more in propulsion than originally thought. The better propulsion was also still possible because less carbon parts were used, one has optimized the layer structure and by the attention to the smallest detail in all respects. This resulted in a perfect blend of low weight with the best aerodynamics, so that you are always ready for competitions and top places.
Very much quality from the own house among the components of the Scott Foil racing bikes
In the selection of components has tried as best as possible to choose most products from the Scott empire. It is thanks to the components of Syncros, for example, that one could bring the comfort level to the next level in addition to the aerodynamic aspect. The company was originally founded in 1968 in Vancouver and was taken over by Ritchey in 2012 and integrated into the Scott company system, which is one of the reasons for the success of the Scott bikes. Furthermore, components from Shimano, SRAM, Schwalbe or even Vittoria are also used.
Derailleur groups & brakes
For the equipment of the shift groups, such as for the front derailleur, one has relied on the renowned manufacturers Shimano and SRAM. For the shifter, among others, the SRAM RED eTap AXS HRD Shift-Brake System Electronic Shift System, Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 ST-R9270 24 Speed Electronic Shift System, SRAM RIVAL eTap AXS Electronic Shift System, Shimano Ultegra Di2 FC-R8100 Hollowtech II or even the Shimano 105 Di2 ST-R7170 24 Speed Electronic Shift System are used. For the rear derailleur then, for example, the SRAM RED, Shimano Dura Ace, SRAM Rival or even the Shimano 105 are used. The Shimano Ultegra Di2 FC-R8100 Hollowtech II is an electronic shifting system, just like the eTap AXS models from SRAM, both of which enable precise shifting processes that work even more smoothly.
Disc brakes include the SRAM RED eTap AXS HRD Shift-Brake System brakes in conjunction with the SRAM CenterLine XR Rotor brake discs, as well as the Shimano BR-R8170 Hyd. Disc brakes with the Shimano RT-CL800 rotor brake discs. Within the last 3 - 5 years, the rim brakes have also gradually been replaced by disc brakes on road bikes, as disc brakes brake more efficiently and precisely. Despite weight and cost disadvantage, one comes with almost no premium manufacturer more around them.
Saddle / Seatpost & Handlebar / Wheels
The handlebar and stem combo such as the Syncros Creston iC SL Aero provides in conjunction with the Syncros Belcarra V-Concept saddle and the Syncros Duncan SL Aero CFT seatpost for a balanced seating position, which not only promises more driving fun, but also guarantees more performance.
For the wheels, one relies, among other things, on the SRAM Zipp 454 Tubeless Ready and Syncros Capital 1.0 wheelset and the choice of tires falls, for example, on the Schwalbe Pro One Microskin Tubeless Easy, Schwalbe One Race or the Vittoria Corsa Cotton Tubeless.
Additional equipment
On scott-sports.com you will find a wide selection of bike accessories, from pedals, to bottle cages incl. water bottle, to bags over ample components and likewise the right clothing. What also can not hurt is, for example, a multitool and smaller spare parts to have with you to be able to quickly lend a hand on the road itself.
With which of the Foil Bikes I start my next race
In addition to the Scott Foil RC bikes Scott has other racing bike categories in the offer. Under Lightweight you will find, for example, the featherweight Scott Addict RC, which brings you over any distance, be it still so power-sapping climbs. In the Endurance bikes, which also give you the necessary comfort for long distances and also put the necessary speed on the day, you will find, for example, the Scott Addict, Scott Speedster and Scott Metrix variants. For those who prefer a gravel bike that shines on and off the road, the Speedster Gravel and Addict Gravel versions are available. For the ladies there are the Contessa Addict as well as Contessa Speedster bikes, which differ mainly at the points of contact, but are otherwise equipped just as high quality. The mountain bikes are divided at Scott in cross-country, trail, enduro, downhill / dirt and sport. There again, there are the respective Contessa models for women to choose from, as with the city bikes. In the city & trekking bikes, several variants are available for both sexes, some with luggage racks, which can then be used ideally for shopping or for smaller trips. In the children's bikes there is something for everyone, from small push bikes to higher quality bikes, and if you happen to be a fan of F.C. Bayern Munich, you have another 4 additional bikes to choose from.
Whether you now choose a road bike or rather a gravel bike, you should be absolutely sure, because nothing is more annoying than to realize too late that you have chosen the wrong bike. So if you have any questions, please contact us at Buycycle immediately, so that we can clear up the last uncertainties.