SCOTT Addict CX RC Bike

While there's no doubt regarding the reliable and consistent braking performance of disc brakes, there is no longer an additional weight penalty to worry about, as the race-ready Addict The thru axle system is designed to be as quick and easy to use as a regular quick release, while at the same time offering extra strength, stiffness and security. Thru axles, as we know, provide increased axle-stiffness compared to standard quick releases. The 100×12mm front axle and the 142×12mm rear axle CX comes close to the UCI's weight limit for complete bikes. The Addict CX frame is optimized for disc brake use and accommodates both postmount and flatmount disc brake standards. 

The Addict CX features frame technologies that have been successfully implemented on previous SCOTT bikes. The seat stays of the Addict CX are directly connected with the toptube. Additionally, the toptube becomes more oval towards the connection with the seattube. On top of this the Addict CX uses a 27.2mm seat post which features enhanced comfort characteristics compared to a 31.6mm seat post. The combination of these factors results in an increase in vertical compliance and in comfort by 61.5% compared to its predecessor. 

Dropper Post Cable Integration

Courses in Cyclo-Cross races are becoming more difficult every season. Similar to the discussions amongst riders, coaches and technical staff in the Mountain Bike World Cup, Cyclo-Cross racers are weighing up the advantages of a dropper post on particularly difficult courses. The engineering team has considered this possibility in the future. As a result, there's enough space to route the cables for the dropper post internally. 

Tire Clearance

In Cyclo-Cross, mud is like sand on a beach. Tire clearance can therefore be a decisive factor in racing. The fork and frame are built so that even in the muddiest of conditions the wheels turn unrestricted. 

Mud-Shedding Chainstays

Mud on the bike is unnecessary weight and can impair the performance of the bike. The shape of the chainstays has been on particularly difficult courses. The engineering team has considered this possibility in the future. As a result, there's enough space to route the cables for the dropper post internally. specifically designed to make sure mud doesn't stick in this area impeding wheel rotation and ultimately rider speed. 

Removable Derailleur Hanger and Chain Guard 

The front derailleur hanger is removable, accommodating all drivetrain options. If a single chainring crankset is run, no derailleur hanger is required and precious grams can be saved by removing it. A removable chain guard avoids chain sucks in case the chain falls off when a double crankset is used. 

Optional Chain Guide

The chain guide can be mounted on interfaces of the derailleur hanger and the chain guard when only one chain ring is used. No matter how grim the mud is, the chain guide makes sure the chain is kept in place. 

The PF86 bottom bracket allows for a wide connection of the downtube and the tapered seattube to the BB box. Together with a stiffness-optimized lay-up and SCOTT's patented carbon manufacturing process, the BB stiffness of the new Addict CX has increased by 14% compared to its predecessor. 

The new Addict CX features 1 1/8" to 1 1/2" integrated bearings and a tapered headtube. Compared to the previous model the headtube diameter has increased and therefore allows for wider connections of the toptube and downtube which results in an increase of torsional stiffness by 32%. The rigid front end enables direct, precise and safe handling of the bike, even in the most technical of turns. 

29.08.2018

"Make no mistake about it, the Addict CX RC is a purebred race machine. It’s highly versatile and won’t feel out of place on gravel, nor will it feel sluggish if you throw on the road wheels and go for an endurance ride. But its forte is undeniably on the cyclocross course. (...)

Whether it was grinding up a climb or smashing a few hard pedal strokes to clear a technical section, the bike responded immediately when I stepped on the gas. (...)

I was also impressed with how well this bike tracks over rough terrain and around tight corners. The phrase that comes to mind is point and shoot—I could eyeball the line, let it rip, and trust the bike to do the rest.(...) the Addict CX RC inspired confidence where I had no business being confident, and pulled me out of some self-inflicted jams with surprising ease.

For the price, this bike is a real bargain. It’s a world-class race machine that will serve any rider of any caliber very well. If the $3,800 price tag is within your price range, it’s worth taking a long, hard look at the Addict CX RC."