From the carbon fiber to the manufacturing process to the final frame, the Scale was designed to be the pinnacle of what a Cross-Country Race Hardtail should be. Scale RC 900 World Cup weighs in at only 969 grams. The incredible lightweight frame characteristics and two dedicated frame platforms for 1x and 2x drivetrains lift the standard of hardtail mountain bikes to a new level.
World cup dominator
“The Scale not only is incredibly light, it also provides standing comfort in the rear triangle which is super important when riding technical descents. It saves me energy in both uphills and downhills."
Kate Courtney 2019 World Cup Champion
Frame features
ICCR2 cable routing
Routing the cables internally avoids bulky external hardware and looks cleaner. Due to the improved protection, the cables have a longer lifetime.
Chainguide
The new Scale chain guide weighs in at just 23 grams, is easy to assemble thanks to a smart mounting system and can accommodate 30T to 36T chainrings.
SW dropouts
The new Scale dropouts are designed to be integrated on the thru-axle system thanks to a hollow tube design that allows a simple and lightweight structure.
Brake mount
A specific brake mount adapter anchors directly with the chain stay and the thru-axle. Thanks to this solution the carbon structure is cleaner and lighter, the flexion of the rear triangle on the brake side is not inhibited, and as consequence, the frame comfort is increased.
969G FRAME WEIGHT -
For the HMX size M with all hardware
47% more comfortable -
On avarage compared to previous Scale
Refined Geometry -
For superior handling
No Loss of Stiffness -
Compared to previous Scale
EvoLap technology
With our Evo-Lap technology we model the frame to optimize the surface area, simulate tube structures with different ply orientations, observe the results of using different configurations, and test the stress distribution in different areas of the frame.
Scale frames : weight comparisons
SDS2
The SDS2 technology achieves comfort in carbon frames without adding parts or sacrificing stiffness characteristics.The result on the new Scale frame is specific, controlled flex in areas that increase rider comfort and guarantee optimal absorption of vibrations not only on the saddle but also when the rider is standing up on the pedals.
Brake mount
A specific brake mount adapter anchors directly with the chain stay and the thru-axle. Thanks to this solution the carbon structure is cleaner and lighter, the flexion of the rear triangle on the brake side is not inhibited, and as consequence, the frame comfort is increased.
ON AVERAGE 47% MORE COMFORTABLE COMPARED TO PREVIOUS SCALE
The new cross country integrated handlebar comes in at just 220g with a position that mimics the standard bar and stem. The Fraser iC SL Special Edition was specially created for Nino Schurter's unique position featuring a minus 25 degree and 90mm stem.
