SCALE CARBON

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SCOTT 2013
BIKE OWNERS
MANUAL

SCOTT SPORTS SA | 17 RTE DU CROCHET | 1762 GIVISIEZ | SWITZERLAND

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Scale Carbon Concept . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 004

Geometry Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 005

Technical Data Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 006

BB Standards/ FD Mounting Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 006

The Scale Carbon bikes should be adjusted exactly to the Chainguide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 008
current rider for reaching maximum safety and fun while
Headset Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 009
riding.
All adjustments should be done at the local Scott dealer BB Cable Guide/Cable Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 010
or following to this manual.
Seattube Clamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 012

Replaceable Rear Derailleur Hanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 013

Rear Disc Brake Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 014

Front Fork Set-Up/Change of Front Fork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 015

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 016

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 Scale Carbon Concept Geometry Scale

Scale is the result of research and development based on the feedback of the Scott- K
Swisspower Racing Team searching for one of the lightest cross country racing frames
in the market.

Scott’s focus was not only on lightweight but also on a stiff and easy to handle racing
frame.

A B C D E F G H I
Size Head Head tube Effective Seat BB center BB center Chainstay BB Standover Stem Crank-
angle length top tube angle to top of to top tube length offset height length arm
horizontal seattube center length

° mm inches mm inches ° mm inches mm inches mm inches mm inches mm inches mm mm

SCALE 26“
S 70.0° 110 4.3 555 21.9 73.5° 390 15.4 324 12.8 420 16.5 -30 -1.2 733 28.9 90 170

M 70.0° 120 4.7 585 23.0 73.5° 440 17.3 374 14.7 420 16.5 -30 -1.2 765 30.1 90 175

L 70.0° 135 5.3 610 24.0 73.5° 480 18.9 414 16.3 420 16.5 -30 -1.2 792 31.2 100 175

XL 70.0° 160 6.3 640 25.2 73.5° 530 20.9 464 18.3 420 16.5 -30 -1.2 830 32.7 110 175

SCALE 29“
M 69.5° 105 4.1 600 23.6 72.5° 440 17.3 375 14.8 438 17.2 -60 -2.4 760 29.9 80 175

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L 69.5° 115 4.5 620 24.4 72.5° 480 18.9 415 16.3 438 17.2 -60 -2.4 810 31.9 90 175

XL 69.5° 125 4.9 640 25.2 72.5° 530 20.9 465 18.3 438 17.2 -60 -2.4 860 33.9 100 175

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 technical data Scale PF BB 30 has a housing width of 73mm with an inner diameter for the cartridges
of 46mm.

Seatpost diameter 34.9mm

Seattube clamp 38,2mm, some models with integrated seatclamp
Headtube diameter 1 1/8” /1.5”, tapered, cups semi-integrated, 50-61mm cup OD
Fork travel 100mm
Fork length 471mm
BB housing PF BB 92, PF BB 30
Rear Hub Width 135mm
Max tire width 57.0mm/2,25”
Chainring size Min. 22T, max. 45T

BB Standards / FD Mounting Details The Front Derailleur (FD) clamp is with an inner diameter of 38.2mm, the cable routing
on the frame is for “down route/pull - down swing” models.

Scale is available with 2 different Bottom Bracket systems. Both of them are designed
Important
for PressFit Cartridges (PF).
Please respect the torque given by Shimano/ Sram
A higher tightening torque might cause damage to the FD clamp and/or frame tube!
PF BB 92 has a housing width of 89.5mm with an inner diameter for the cartridges
of 41mm.

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The Front Derailleur (FD) clamp is with an inner diameter of 34.9mm, the cable routing
on the frame is for “down route/pull - down swing” models.

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 Chainguide Headset Options

On some Scale Carbon models you will find a chainguide system to support the Scale Carbon features a tapered headset and fork steerer system to match with
shifting performance when using 2 chainring cranksets. semi-integrated headsets of the “50-61”mm range.

3 different mounting plates are available to match the different sizes of the outer The steerers of those forks are tapered from 1.5” to 1 1/8”.
chainrings (39/42/45T). This bigger diameter of the fork steerer as well as on the frame headtube helps to
increase the stiffness and handling of the bike.
Please note the max. tightening torque of 3Nm/26 in/lbs on the mounting screw of
the plate.

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Ritchey WCS Carbon Zero Tapered PF 50-61mm 18mm UD
Ritchey PRO Tapered PF 50-61mm 12.9mm

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It is also possible to use forks with a standard 1 1/8” steerer tube when using a reducer
headset such as e.g.
Ritchey WCS Carbon Zero Tapered PF 50-61mm 18mm UD for 1 1/18 fork

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 BB Cable Guide / Cable Routing In case you want to replace the cables, please follow those steps:

1. Remove the clip-in BB Guide in the BB housing

Scale Carbon features also an internal cable routing for front and rear derailleur. 2. Push the inner cables from the front downward inside the downtube to the
BB housing. Please make sure to follow the cable routing as shown below:
A special BB Cable Guide was developed for Scale Carbon which is available as a spare
part at the Scott distribution. 3. Pull them out on the related holes (RD on right side, FD on left side) on the
BB housing.
Rear derailleur

Front derailleur

Please note that the outer housing of the FD and RD cables will stop at the cable stop/ 4. Push them through the related holes on the BB Guide and clip the BB Guide into the
port on the front end of the down tube. BB housing

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5. Follow the standard set up and assembly instructions of the shifting system
manufacturer for final adjustment of the shifting system

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 Seattube Clamp Replaceable Rear Derailleur Hanger

Scale Carbon features two different versions of the seatpost fixation on the seattube. Scale Carbon is using the same replaceable rear derailleur hanger as Scott Spark and
Genius.
This spare part can be ordered via the Scott distribution with article number 206473.
Integrated clamp type:
This fixation shaves off approx. 15 grams in comparison to a regular seattube clamp.

Please note the maximum tightening torque on the fixing bolt of 5Nm/44 in/lbs to
avoid damages on frame, clamp parts or the seatpost.

Please make sure to use always the washer between the 2 clamp parts to avoid dama-
ges on the frame, seatpost or clamp mechanism.

seatclamp M5 nut
seatclamp washer
seatclamp nut
seatclamp M5 screw

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Standard type:
Please make sure to only use a seatclamp with an inner diameter of 38.2mm and
please note the maximum tightening torque on the fixing bolt of 5Nm/44 in/lbs

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 Rear Disc Brake Mount Front Fork Set-Up/
Change of Front Fork:
The rear disc brake on Scale Carbon is Postmount (PM) Standard on the left chainstay
and optimized for 160mm/6” rotors, so the calliper can be mounted directly without
For the set up of the front fork please use the fork specific manual attached to the bike.
adapters on the Postmount fixation.
We recommend using front forks with distance of 471mm/18.54” between mid of axle
Please note Scale Carbon is designed for disc rotors between 160mm/6” and
to top of crown, as this will not influence the geometry and alter handling of the bike.
185mm/7” (adapter needed from manufacturer of the brake)only.

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 warranty warranty

SCOTT bikes are made using the most innovative production and quality methods. They
are equipped with best components of well known parts suppliers.
Model. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Doing so SCOTT warrants its frames and swingarms for five years (subject to compliance
with maintenance ranges, see below) and SCOTT forks (provided it is a fork of SCOTT)
for two years for defects in material and/or workmanship in case of purchase of
completely assembled bikes.
Year. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
This warranty of 5 years for the frames shall only be granted in case once a year a
maintenance service has been effected according to maintenance requirements as set
Size. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . forth in this manual by an authorised SCOTT dealer.
The authorised SCOTT dealer shall confirm the effected annual maintenance service by
stamp and signature.
Frame. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In case such an annual maintenance service has not been effected the warranty of
5 years for the frame shall be reduced to 3 years.
Costs for maintenance and service have to be born by the owner of the SCOTT bike.
On Gambler, Voltage Fr and Volt-X the warranty period is limited to 2 years.
The warranty period starts at the day of purchase. This warranty is limited to the first
buyer, what means the first person who uses the bike and only with the use it was made
for. Furthermore, this warranty is limited to purchases via authorized SCOTT-dealers
The warranty is solely granted in case of purchase of a completely assembled bike to the
explicit exclusion of purchases of not completely assembled bikes.
In case of a warranty claim the decision to repair or to replace the defective part is up
to SCOTT. Non defective parts will only be replaced at the guarantee’s own expense.
Fair wear and tear is not covered by the warranty.
A complete list of all parts of wear and tear can be found in the next chapter of this
manual.

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In addition, you will find at the end of this manual a protocol for the handing over of the
bike which will remain in copy at the SCOTT dealer after acceptance and signature of
the consumer.
It is obligatory to show this protocol of handing over together with the defective part
in case of a warranty claim given that it provides evidence of purchase. Otherwise no
warranty is granted.

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In principle, this warranty is granted worldwide. Claims must be made through an
authorized dealer, for information regarding the nearest dealer, write or call this
company or the national SCOTT distributor.
Normal wear, accident, neglect, abuse, improper assembly, improper maintenance by
other than an authorized dealer or use of parts or devices not consistent with the use
originally intended for the bicycle as sold are not covered by this warranty.
Hereby SCOTT grants a voluntarily manufacturer’s warranty. Additional entitlements
according to national warrant of merchantability are reserved.

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