Scott BIKE User Manual

EN ISO 4210-2

SCOTT OWNER’S MANUAL

ROAD BIKE

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WARNING

Read at least pages 11-26 before your first ride!

Perform the functional check on pages 27-29 before every ride!

Observe the chapter “Intended use of your SCOTT bike”.

For the SCOTT service plan and the SCOTT handover report read the Quick

Start Manual.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Your bike and this owner’s manual comply with the requirements of the EN

ISO standard 4210-2 Cycles – Safety requirements for bicycles.

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Read this owner’s manual and the manuals of the component manufacturers. Together with the manuals of the component manufacturers this SCOTT owner’s manual is part of a system. For additional information on your bicycle and the web links for the component manufacturers, please visit the manual pages of the bike brand you have purchased via your Quick Start Manual.

If this SCOTT owner’s manual will not deliver the responses to all questions and before changing any settings, ask your SCOTT dealer.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The present owner’s manual is subject to European law and the EN/ISO

standards. If delivered to countries outside Europe, supplementary information has to be provided by the importer of the SCOTT bike, if necessary.

Inform yourself on www.scott-sports.com

Imprint:

V8.1, July 2020

Technical details in the text and illustrations of this manual are subject to change.

© No part of this publication may be reprinted, translated, copied or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, by hand or otherwise for another business purpose without prior written permission of Zedler – Institut für Fahrradtechnik und -Sicherheit GmbH.

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Frame:

Top tube

Down tube

Seat tube

Chainstay

Rear stay

Head tube

1 Saddle 2 Seat post

3 Seat post clamp 4 Brake rear 5 Rotor 6 Front derailleur 7 Cassette sprockets 8 Rear derailleur 9 Chain

10 Chainring 11 Crank 12 Pedal 13 Stem 14 Handlebar 15 Armrests 16 Extensions

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17 Bull-horn handlebars 18 Brake lever 19 Shifter 20 Brake lever/shifter 21 Headset 22 Brake front 23 Rotor 24 Fork

Wheel: 25

Quick-release/

thru axle

26 Spoke 27 Rim 28 Tyr e 29 Hub

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SOME NOTES ON THIS SCOTT OWNER’S MANUAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09

SAFETY AND BEHAVIOUR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

INTENDED USE OF YOUR SCOTT BIKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Notes on the maximum permissible overall weight

Notes on the transport of loads and on carrying children and/or pets with your Scott bike

Permission for use of a trailer with your Scott bike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Permission for use of a child seat on your Scott bike. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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TESTS BEFORE YOUR FIRST RIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

TESTS BEFORE EVERY RIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

USING QUICK-RELEASES AND THRU AXLES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Quick-releases on the Scott bike

Safe fastening of a component with a quick-release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

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Thru axles on the Scott bike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Safe fastening of components with a quick-release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

ADJUSTING THE SCOTT BIKE TO THE RIDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Adjustment of the saddle to the correct height

Adjustment of the height of the handlebars

Stems for threadless systems – Aheadset® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

What to bear in mind with Scott bikes with carbon steerer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Saddle adjustment – fore-to-aft position and horizontal tilt

Adjustment of saddle position and tilt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Cockpit adjustment

Brake lever reach adjustment on Scott road bikes and

Scott cyclo-cross bikes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Adjustment of handlebar tilt and brake lever/shifter units on

Scott road bikes and Scott cyclo-cross bikes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

What to bear in mind with aero bars on Scott triathlon bikes and

Scott time trial machines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

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BRAKES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Rim brakes

Racing and side-pull brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Disc Brakes

Hydraulic disc brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Mechanical disc brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

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GEARS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Derailleur gears

Operation and control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Checking and readjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Adjusting the rear derailleur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Adjusting the front derailleur. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Shimano Di2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Rechargeable battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

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BICYCLE CHAIN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Chain maintenance

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WHEELS AND TYRES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Notes on tyres, inner tubes, rim tape, inflation pressure

Valves

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Rim trueness and spoke tension

Carbon wheels

Particularities of braking with carbon wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

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REPAIRING TYRE PUNCTURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Removing the wheel

Clincher and folding tyres

Tyre removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Tyre m o u n t ing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Tubeless tyres (UST tyres)

Tyre removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Puncture Assistance – Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Tyre M o u n t i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Useful Information about Tubeless Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Remounting the wheel

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

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TESTS AFTER AN ACCIDENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

CARBON – A PARTICULAR MATERIAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

THE HEADSET ON THE SCOTT BIKE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Checking and readjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Threadless headset – Aheadset®

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LIGHTING OF YOUR SCOTT BIKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Battery-operated lighting

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USEFUL FACTS ABOUT THE SCOTT BIKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Helmets and glasses

Clothing

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Pedals and shoes

Accessories

Bicycle locks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Puncture kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Cycle computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Aero or triathlon/time trial bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Mudguards (wheel protections) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

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Transporting luggage

Taking children with you

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TRANSPORT OF THE SCOTT BIKE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

By car

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By train / By public transport

By plane

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

GENERAL NOTES ON CARE AND SERVICING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Maintenance and servicing your Scott bike

Cleaning and caring for your Scott bike

Sheltering and storing your Scott bike

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

SCOTT SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

RECOMMENDED TORQUE SETTINGS FOR YOUR SCOTT BIKE . . . . . . . .112

Recommended torque settings for disc brakes on your Scott bike

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LEGAL REQUIREMENTS FOR RIDING ON PUBLIC ROADS . . . . . . . . . . . 115

WARRANTY AND GUARANTEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Notes on wearing parts

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SCOTT WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

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SOME NOTES ON THIS SCOTT OWNER’S MANUAL

The illustrations on the first pages of the SCOTT owner’s manual show a typical SCOTT road bike, a SCOTT time trial machine and a typical SCOTT cyclo-cross bike. One of these SCOTT bikes looks similar to the SCOTT bike you have purchased. Today’s bikes come in various types that are designed for specific uses and fitted accordingly. The present SCOTT owner’s manual includes the following bicycle types:

Road bikes (d) Triathlon bikes Time trial machines (e) Cyclo-cross bikes (f)

This SCOTT owner’s manual is not applicable to any other than the displayed bicycle types. This manual is not intended to help you assemble a SCOTT bike from individual components, to repair it or to make a partly assembled SCOTT bike ready for use.

In this SCOTT owner’s manual the term “road bike” will always be used in general descriptions if it refers to road and triathlon bikes as well as time trial machines and cyclo-cross bikes.

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Pay particular attention to the following symbols:

WARNING

This symbol indicates a hazardous situation which could result in death or

serious injury – if the relevant operational instructions are not followed or if the relevant protective measures are not taken.

CAUTI ON

This symbol indicates a hazardous situation which could result in minor or

moderate injury – if the relevant operational instructions are not followed or if the relevant protective measures are not taken.

NOTICE

This symbol is used to address practices not related to physical injury –

which may, however, result in damage to property and the environment.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This symbol indicates specific safety-related instructions or procedures

about how to handle the product or refers to a section in the operating instructions that deserves your particular attention.

The described possible consequences will not be repeated in the SCOTT owner’s manual every time one of the symbols appears.

The present owner’s manual complies with the requirements of the EN ISO standard 4210-2 road bikes.

It is essential to also observe the manuals of the component manufacturers. For additional information on your bicycle and the web links for the component manufacturers, please visit the manual pages of the bike brand you have purchased via your Quick Start Manual.

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SAFETY AND BEHAVIOUR

Dear SCOTT customer,

Congratulations on your purchase of a new SCOTT bike. We are confident that the bike will exceed your expectations for quality, functioning and riding characteristics. Our SCOTT frames and components are customized and adjusted to suit the needs of the users to enhance your joy when riding on your new SCOTT bike – whether you are a beginner or a non-professional road racer!

To ensure that you ride safely and with joy, we strongly encourage you to take the time to read this SCOTT owner’s manual thoroughly.

In purchasing this SCOTT bike you have chosen a product of high quality and technology. Each component of your new SCOTT bike has been designed, manufactured and assembled with great care and expertise. Your SCOTT dealer gave the bike its final assembly and made a functional check. This guarantees you pleasure and a sense of confidence from the very first turn of the pedals (d+e).

This SCOTT owner’s manual contains a wealth of useful facts on the proper use of your SCOTT bike, its maintenance and operation as well as interesting information on bike design and engineering. Read this SCOTT owner’s manual thoroughly. We are sure that even if you have been cycling for many years you will find it worthwhile. Bike technology has developed at a rapid pace during recent years.

Therefore, before setting off on your new SCOTT bike, you should read at least the chapter “Tests before your first ride”. To ensure as much fun and safety as possible during cycling, be sure to carry out the functional check described in the chapter “Tests before every ride” before setting off on your SCOTT bike.

Even a manual as detailed as an encyclopaedia could not describe every possible combination of available bicycle models and components. This SCOTT owner’s manual therefore focuses on your newly purchased SCOTT bike and standard components (f) and provides useful information and warnings for the handling of your new SCOTT bike.

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When doing any adjusting and servicing (a), be aware that the detailed instructions provided in your manual only refer to this SCOTT bike.

The information included here is not applicable to any other bicycle type. As bicycles come in a wide variety of designs with frequent model changes, the routines described may require complementary information. It is essential to also observe the manuals of the component manufacturers.

Be aware that these instructions may require further explanation, depending on the experience and/or skills of the person doing the work. For some jobs you may require additional (special) tools (b) or supplementary instructions.

This manual cannot teach you the skills of a bicycle mechanic.

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For additional information on your bicycle and the web links for the com-

ponent manufacturers, please visit the manual pages of the bike brand you have purchased via your Quick Start Manual.

Before you set off, let us point out a few things to you that are very important to every cyclist: Never ride without a properly adjusted helmet and without glasses (c). Make sure to wear suitable, bright clothing. As a minimum you should wear straight cut trousers or leg bands and shoes fitting the pedal system.

Always ride carefully on public roads and observe the trafﬁc rules so as not to endanger yourself or others.

This manual cannot teach you how to ride. Please be aware that cycling is a potentially dangerous activity that requires the rider to stay in control of his or her SCOTT bike at all times. If necessary, attend a beginners course for cyclists, as offered here and there.

Like any sport, cycling involves the risk of injury and damage. By choosing to ride a bike, you assume the responsibility for the risk. Please note that on a bike you have no protection technique around you like you have in a car (e.g. bodywork, ABS, airbag). Therefore, always ride carefully and respect the other traffic participants.

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Never ride under the influence of drugs, medication, alcohol or when you are tired. Do not ride with a second person on your SCOTT bike and never ride without having both hands on the handlebars.

Observe the legal regulations concerning cycling with SCOTT bikes on public roads. These regulations may differ in each country.

Respect nature when riding through the forest and in the open countryside. Only use your SCOTT bike on signposted, well maintained trails and hard-surface roads with a smooth surface.

First, we would like to familiarize you with the various components of your SCOTT bike. Please unfold the cover of the SCOTT owner’s manual. There you will find a SCOTT road bike (d), a SCOTT time trial machine (e) and a typical SCOTT cyclo-cross bike (f) showing all the essential components. Leave the page unfolded as you read so that you can easily locate the components as they are referred to in the text.

WARNING

For your own safety, never do any work or adjusting when servicing your

bike unless you feel absolutely sure about it. If you are in doubt or if you have any questions, contact your SCOTT dealer.

Note: Do not hitch yourself and your bike to a car. Do not ride freehand. Only

take your feet off the pedals, if required by the condition of the road.

SCOTT – NO SHORTCUTS

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INTENDED USE OF YOUR SCOTT BIKE

Your SCOTT bike was designed by our engineers for a specific use. Be sure to use your SCOTT bike only according to its intended use, as it may otherwise not withstand the stress and fail causing an accident with unforeseeable consequences! Any improper use will invalidate the warranty.

There is no bicycle type which is suitable for all purposes (a-c). Your SCOTT dealer will be pleased to help you find the right SCOTT bike for you and your needs. He will also show you the limits of the different types of bicycles.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Visit www.scott-sports.com and find out to which condition your new

SCOTT bike belongs or contact your SCOTT dealer.

You find more information on your SCOTT bike and the weblinks of the com-

ponent manufacturers via your Quick Start Manual on the respective pages in the manual of the bicycle brand you have purchased.

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Cyclo-Cross & Gravel/Adventure bikes (d+e) will fall under Condition 2 SCOTT bicycles.

SCOTT condition 2 bicycles are for use on normal, paved surfaces, i.e. asphalted or paved roads and cycle lanes, as well as on unpaved roads and gravel paths of moderate grading. Under these conditions there may be contact with uneven terrain and loss of tyre contact with the ground may occur. Steps or kerbs (jumps/drops) may only be ridden carefully up to a maximum height of 15cm. The intended range of the average speed is between 15 and 25kmh (9.3 and

15.5mph).

Before using SCOTT condition 2 bicycles on public roads, they must be equipped with the devices prescribed for this purpose (lighting system, bell). Observe the traffic rules when riding on public roads. You find more information in the chapter “Legal Requirements for Riding on Public Roads”.

You find details as to the maximum permissible overall weight on the sticker on the frame of your SCOTT bike and in the chapter “Notes on the maximum permissible overall weight”. Under certain circumstances the permissible maximum weight can be further limited by the component manufacturers’ recommendations for use.

WARNING

SCOTT condition 2 bicycles are not suitable for offroad use, jumps, slides,

stair riding, stoppies (f), wheelies, tricks, etc. Cyclo-Cross & Gravel/Adventure bikes are allowed in Competition.

Trailers and child seats are only permitted if outlined on your weight card

which came with your SCOTT bicycle. Note that SCOTT will not assume liability or provide guarantee for the use of trailers and child seats because of the wide variety of fastening systems for them, the technical specifications for these systems and the problems associated with them.

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WARNING

Luggage carriers are permitted on SCOTT condition 2 bicycles, if the rear

stays and the drop-outs of your SCOTT bike have fastening devices for luggage carriers. In this case mounting a suitable luggage carrier is permitted. Contact your SCOTT dealer before mounting.

Always observe the maximum permissible overall weight of your bicycle

when adding a child seat/trailer/luggage carrier and observe the chapter “Notes on the maximum permissible overall weight”.

NOTICE

The use of Turbo/Smart Indoor Trainers is not permitted with SCOTT carbon

road bikes. If you wish to use such a device, you do so at your own risk and SCOTT Sports SA accepts no risk or responsibility.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

You find more information in the chapter “Notes on the transport of loads

and on carrying children and/or pets with your SCOTT bike”.

You find more information on your SCOTT bike and the weblinks of the com-

ponent manufacturers via your Quick Start Manual on the respective pages in the manual of the bicycle brand you have purchased.

Condition 6 SCOTT Bikes

SCOTT condition 6 bikes face paths and roads with asphalted or paved surface. The tyres must remain in constant contact with the ground. Steps or kerbs may only be ridden carefully up to a maximum height of 15cm.

(a- c)

are designed for riding exclusively on hard-sur-

They are intended for sports and competition rides under high exertion. The intended range of the average speed is between 30 and 50kmh (18.6 and 31mph).

These bikes are not suitable for cross country use, jumps, slides, stair riding, stoppies, wheelies, tricks, etc., not for offroad and cyclo-cross use or for rides with luggage carriers or pannier bags!

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Before using SCOTT condition 6 bikes

(d)

on public roads, they must be equipped with the devices prescribed for this purpose (lighting system, bell). Observe the traffic rules when riding on public roads. You find more information in the chapter “Legal requirements for riding on public roads”.

WARNING

SCOTT condition 6 bikes are not suitable for cross-country use, jumps (e),

slides, stair riding, stoppies (f), wheelies, tricks, etc., not for offroad and cyclo-cross use or for rides with luggage carriers or pannier bags!

Trailers, child seats and luggage carriers are not permitted on SCOTT condi-

tion 6 bikes. Note that SCOTT will not assume liability or provide guarantee for the use of trailers, child seats and luggage carriers.

NOTICE

The use of Turbo/Smart Indoor Trainers is not permitted with SCOTT carbon

road bikes. If you wish to use such a device, you do so at your own risk and SCOTT Sports SA accepts no risk or responsibility.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

You find more information on your SCOTT bike and the weblinks of the com-

ponent manufacturers via your Quick Start Manual on the respective pages in the manual of the bicycle brand you have purchased.

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NOTES ON THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE OVERALL WEIGHT

The maximum overall weight limit is calculated as follows: Weight bicycle (kg)

+ Weight cyclist (kg) + Weight luggage (e.g. backpack, pannier bags) + Weight

child seat, trailer including load, persons and/or pets (kg), if approved

= maximum permissible overall weight (kg)

You find details as to the maximum permissible overall weight on the sticker on the frame of your SCOTT bike (a).

You find details as to the weight of your SCOTT bike / SCOTT pedelec on our website at www.scott-sports.com with your model at “Specifications” (b).

NOTICE

If a trailer is used, the overall weight of the trailer (trailer + load) is counted

as part of the overall weight of the bicycle and must be considered in the maximum permissible overall weight of the bicycle.

NOTES ON THE TRANSPORT OF LOADS AND ON CARRYING CHILDREN AND/OR PETS WITH YOUR SCOTT BIKE

Permission for use of a trailer with your SCOTT bike

Children/pet/cargo trailers are only permitted for use with SCOTT bikes if outlined on the weight card which came with your bicycle.

Children/pet/cargo trailers are not permitted for use with:

• SCOTT bikes with carbon frames or forks

• Full-suspension SCOTT bikes

• Speed pedelecs

• SCOTT Children’s and junior bikes

WARNING

Check your weight card (c).

Children’s tandem bike systems are not permitted on principal.

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This chart shows the maxim um permissible overall we ight for the 2021 model rang e. The permissible overa ll weight is the total combined we ight of the rider, bike, lug gage and any additi onal component s fitted to the bike.

PLEASE READ, “INTENDE D USE OF YOUR BIKE” CHAPTER IN THE GENERAL MANUAL

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Scale RC 900 / Scale 900 / Sca le 710 128 128 3 3

Spark RC 900 / Spark 900 128 128 3 3

Genius 128 128 4 4

Ransom 128 128 4 4

Gambler 128 128 5 5

Voltage 128 128 5 5

Aspect 128 128 3 3

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Addict RC / Addict / Addict disc 120 120 6 1

Foil 120 120 6 1

Addict Gravel 120 120 2 2

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overall weight

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Condition

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Kid Seat

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Contessa Addict eRID E 120 120 6 1

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Axis eRIDE Evo Speed 128 128 1 1

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Axis eRIDE Evo / Axis eRIDE 128 128 3 3

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Sub Sport eRIDE 128 130 2 2

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Sub Tour eRIDE 128 130 2 2

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Sub Active eRIDE /

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SubActiveeRIDEUSX rac k

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Sub Cross eRIDE 128 130 2 2

Roxter 26 disc 128 128 3 3

 

Roxter 26 50 50 3 3

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Sub Sport

Maximum

permissible

overall weight

EU USAEU USA

128 130 2 2

in kg

Condition

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Only trailers with two side-by-side wheels are permitted (d). Single-track trailers are not permitted for use with SCOTT bikes.

The trailer must be fixed to the left dropout only (e). Other mounting connections (seat post, luggage carrier, etc.) are not permitted.

Have your child/pet/cargo trailer mounted exclusively by your SCOTT dealer.

WARNING

Ask your SCOTT dealer for appropriate child/pet/cargo trailers.

Observe the maximum permissible gross weight of the child/pet/cargo trail-

er. You find this information on the trailer and/or in the accompanying user manuals of the respective manufacturer. If you are in doubt, contact your SCOTT dealer.

Observe the maximum permissible overall weight of your SCOTT bike.

Use a child/pet/cargo trailer only, if permitted by the national and regional

regulations in the country where you are travelling. Observe the national and regional regulations on the use of child/pet/cargo trailers.

Always observe the maximum permissible overall weight of your bicycle

when adding a trailer and observe the chapter “Notes on the maximum permissible overall weight ”.

The following points have to be observed when using a child/pet/cargo trailer:

• Never set off before having safely stowed the objects in the trailer, i.e. actively

secured with tightening straps (f). Cargo shifting may otherwise negatively affect the centre of gravity and thus the riding behaviour.

• Stow heavy objects as far down as possible and towards the centre of the

trailer. When distributing the loads make sure the trailer is loaded as evenly as possible.

• Uncontrolled movements of the child or pet can cause your SCOTT bike and/

or the trailer to tilt. Therefore, always buckle up your children and pets in the trailer.

• Do not overload your child/pet/cargo trailer. Overloading can result in break-

age of the frame, the fork or the components. Risk of accident and injury!

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• If your trailer obstructs the lighting equipment of your SCOTT bike, you have to mount the lighting equipment visibly to the trailer. Before riding in the dark, provide the rear end of the trailer with a battery/accumulator-operated lamp (a).

• Equip your trailer with a high safety flag to be seen better by other road users.

• Make sure your child always wears a helmet. Be a good example and remember to always wear a helmet (b) yourself.

• Adjust the tyre pressure (c) to the additional weight. The maximum pressure is indicated on the tyre side.

• Make yourself familiar with the modified riding and braking behaviour of your SCOTT bike with child/pet/cargo trailer in an area free of traffic.

• Adjust your riding style especially in wet conditions to the modified riding characteristics and braking response of your SCOTT bike.

• Start by practising riding with an empty trailer in an area free of traffic. If you feel secure practise riding with your child or pet or the additional load in an area free of traffic.

• Luggage and cargo or the weight of children or pets generally modify the riding characteristics of your SCOTT bike and extend the stopping distance! Therefore, practise riding and braking with your loaded SCOTT bike in a place free of traffic. Ride particularly considerately and anticipate critical situations.

WARNING

Observe the maximum permissible speed limit of the child/pet/cargo trailer.

You find this information in the accompanying user manuals of the respective manufacturer.

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• Your SCOTT bike including trailer is longer and wider than your usual SCOTT bike. In bike-parking facilities there is not always enough space provided for bicycles with trailers. Make sure that you neither obstruct the road nor the bike lane/footpath, e.g. for wheelchair users, when parking your SCOTT bike with trailer.

• Keep in mind that much payload also increases wear and tear. Therefore, check the condition of the wearing parts regularly, at least observe the intervals given in the chapter “SCOTT Service and Maintenance Schedule”. Under adverse conditions, e.g. when you ride a lot in rainy and dirty conditions and cover many metres in altitude and are travelling with a lot of loads, you have to plan even clearly shorter intervals.

Permission for use of a child seat on your SCOTT bike

Child seats are only permitted for use with SCOTT bicycles if outlined on the weight card (d) which came with your bicycle.

The use of child seats is not permitted on:

• SCOTT bikes with carbon frames or forks (e+ f)

• Full-suspension SCOTT bikes

• Speed pedelecs

• SCOTT children’s and junior bikes

WARNING

Check your weight card.

Child seats mounted to the seatpost or the seat tube are not permitted.

Child seats mounted with a suitable adapter for luggage carriers are only

permitted, if the carrier complies with the specifications of ISO 11243 and has a maximum payload of at least 27 kilos.

Always observe the maximum permissible overall weight of your bicycle

when adding a child seat and observe the chapter “Notes on the maximum permissible overall weight”.

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PLEASE READ, “INTENDE D USE OF YOUR BIKE” CHAPTER IN THE GENERAL MANUAL

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MOUNTAIN

Scale RC 900 / Scale 900 / Sca le 710 128 128 3 3

Spark RC 900 / Spark 900 128 128 3 3

Genius 128 128 4 4

Ransom 128 128 4 4

Gambler 128 128 5 5

Voltage 128 128 5 5

Aspect 128 128 3 3

ROAD

Addict RC / Addict / Addict disc 120 120 6 1

Foil 120 120 6 1

Addict Gravel 120 120 2 2

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permissible

overall weight

EU USAEU USA

in kg

Condition

SCOTT MODEL

Kid Seat

Traile r

eRIDE . . .

Contessa Addict eRID E 120 120 6 1

 

Axis eRIDE Evo Speed 128 128 1 1

 

Axis eRIDE Evo / Axis eRIDE 128 128 3 3

 

Sub Sport eRIDE 128 130 2 2

 

Sub Tour eRIDE 128 130 2 2

 

Sub Active eRIDE /

 

SubActiveeRIDEUSX rac k

 

Sub Cross eRIDE 128 130 2 2

Roxter 26 disc 128 128 3 3

 

Roxter 26 50 50 3 3

 

URBAN

 

Sub Sport

EU USAEU USA

128 130 2 2

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permissible

overall weight

in kg

Condition

Kid Seat

Traile r

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WARNING

Only use child seats which are mounted so that the child sits behind the rider

(a). Child seats mounted in front of the rider are not permitted (exception: cargo bikes with specific children transport devices). Ask your SCOTT dealer for appropriate child seats.

Have your child seat mounted exclusively by your SCOTT dealer.

Use a child seat only, if permitted by the national and regional regulations in

the country where you are travelling.

Observe the maximum permissible overall weight of your SCOTT bike.

Observe the maximum permissible gross weight of the child seat. You find

this information on the child seat and/or in the accompanying user manuals of the respective manufacturer. If you are in doubt, contact your SCOTT dealer.

Children weighing more than 15 kilos must not be transported in the child

seat. Observe the maximum permissible gross weight of the child seat.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read and observe the national and regional regulations on the use of child

seats.

The following points have to be observed when using a child seat:

• Always put a fitting helmet on your child (b) and this already before you place

him/her in the child seat. Many accidents happen when the bicycle is stationary, e.g. when it tips over. Be a good example and remember to always wear a helmet yourself.

• Never set off before having buckled up your child in the child seat. Uncon-

trolled movements of the child can cause your SCOTT bike to tilt.

• Do not overload your child seat. Overloading can result in breakage of the

frame, the fork or the components. Risk of accident and injury!

• Cover the springs of your saddle to make sure that your child will not have the

fingers pinched.

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• Adjust the tyre pressure to the additional weight. The maximum pressure is indicated on the tyre side (c).

• Make yourself familiar with the modified riding and braking behaviour of your SCOTT bike with child seat in an area free of traffic.

• Adjust your riding style especially in wet conditions to the modified riding characteristics and braking response (d) of your SCOTT bike.

• Start by practising getting on the bike and riding with an empty child seat (e) in an area free of traffic. If you feel secure practise riding with your child in an area free of traffic.

• The weight of your child generally modifies the riding characteristics of your SCOTT bike and extends the stopping distance! Therefore, practise riding and braking with your loaded SCOTT bike in a place free of traffic. Ride particularly considerately and anticipate critical situations.

• Keep in mind that much payload also increases wear and tear. Therefore, check the condition of the wearing parts regularly, at least observe the intervals given in the chapter “SCOTT Service and Maintenance Schedule”. Under adverse conditions, e.g. when you ride a lot in rainy and dirty conditions and with lots of additional loads or when you cover a lot of altitude metres, you have to anticipate even clearly shorter intervals (f).

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SCOTT SERVICE PLAN

1st service – After 100 – 300 kilometres or

5 – 15 hours of use or after three months from date of purchase

Order no.: ...................................................................

Mileage: ...................................................................

o All necessar y maintenance work carried out (see service and maintenance

schedule); replaced or repaired parts:

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Carried out on: Stamp and signature

of the SCOTT dealer:

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TESTS BEFORE YOUR FIRST RIDE

1. If you want to use your bike on public roads, it has to comply with legal

requirements. These requirements may vary in each country. The fittings of your SCOTT bike are, therefore, not necessarily complete (a).

Ask your SCOTT dealer concerning the laws and regulations applicable in

your country or in the country you intend to use your SCOTT bike. Have your SCOTT bike equipped accordingly before using it on public roads.

For more information see the chapter “Legal requirements for riding on pub-

lic roads“.

2. Are you familiar with the brake system (b)? Have a look at the handover re-

port in the Quick Start Manual and check whether the brake lever of the front brake is on the side you are used to (right or left). If it is not, ask your SCOTT dealer to switch the brake levers before you set off for the first time.

Your new bike is equipped with modern brakes which may be far more pow-

erful than those you were used to so far. Be sure to ﬁrst practise using the brakes on a level, non-slip surface off public roads! Slowly approach higher brake performances and speeds.

For more information see the chapter “Brakes” and the manuals of the com-

ponent manufacturers. For additional information on your bicycle and the web links for the component manufacturers, please visit the manual pages of the bike brand you have purchased via your Quick Start Manual.

3. Are you familiar with the type and functioning of the gears (c)? Ask your

SCOTT dealer to explain you the gear system and make yourself familiar with your new gears in an area free of traffic, if necessary.

For more information see chapter “Gears” and the manuals of the component

manufacturers. For additional information on your bicycle and the web links for the component manufacturers, please visit the manual pages of the bike brand you have purchased via your Quick Start Manual.

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4. Are saddle and handlebars properly adjusted? The saddle should be set to

a height from which you can just reach the pedal in its lowest position with your heel (d). The hips should remain horizontal. Check whether your toes reach to the floor when you are sitting on the saddle. Your SCOTT dealer will be pleased to help you, if you are not happy with your seating position.

For more information see the chapter “Adjusting the SCOTT bike to the rider”.

5. If your SCOTT bike is equipped with clipless or step-in pedals (e): Have you

ever tried cycling with the respective cycling shoes? First practise locking one shoe onto a pedal and disengaging it while standing on the other leg. Ask your SCOTT dealer to explain you the pedals and to adjust them to your needs.

For more information see the chapter “Pedals and shoes” and the manuals

of the component manufacturers. For additional information on your bicycle and the web links for the component manufacturers, please visit the manual pages of the bike brand you have purchased via your Quick Start Manual.

WARNING

Be aware that the distance you need to stop your bike increases, when you

are riding with your hands on aero bars or on triathlon bars. The brake levers are not always within easy reach.

Be sure to use your SCOTT bike only for its intended purpose, as it may oth-

erwise not withstand the stress and fail. Risk of falling!

Note that both braking effect and tyre grip can be reduced drastically in wet

conditions. Look well ahead when riding on wet roads and go well below the speed you would ride at in dry conditions.

CAUTI ON

Make particularly sure there is enough space between your crotch and the

top tube (f) so that you do not hurt yourself, if you have to get off your bicycle quickly.

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WARNING

A lack of practice when using clipless pedals or too much spring tension in

the mechanism can lead to a very ﬁrm connection, from which you cannot quickly step out! Risk of falling!

In case you had a crash with your SCOTT bike, perform at least the check

described in the chapters “Tests before every ride“ and “Tests after an accident“. Only ride back very carefully on your SCOTT bike, if it passed the tests without any problems. Do not accelerate or brake hard and do not ride your bike out of the saddle. If you are in doubt, have yourself picked up by car, instead of taking any risk. Back home you need to check your SCOTT bike thoroughly once again. If you are in doubt or if you have any questions, contact your SCOTT dealer!

For SCOTT road and triathlon bikes as well as time trial machines trailers (a),

child carriers (b) and pannier racks are not permitted.

NOTICE

We recommend that you take out private liability insurance. Make sure that

coverage for bicycle damage is provided by your insurance. Contact your insurance company or agency.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Before towing a trailer with your SCOTT gravel or cyclocross bike read chap-

ter “Notes on the transport of loads and on carrying children and/or pets with your SCOTT bike”.

Before mounting a child carrier or pannier rack, check whether your SCOTT

bike is permitted for child carriers ot pannier racks. You will find the respective information in the chapter “Intended use of your SCOTT bike” or in the SCOTT handover report in the Quick Start Manual. Contact your SCOTT dealer.

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TESTS BEFORE EVERY RIDE

Your SCOTT bike has undergone numerous tests during production and a final check has been carried out by your SCOTT dealer. Nevertheless, be sure to check the following points to exclude any malfunctioning that may be due to the transport of your SCOTT bike or to changes a third person may have performed on your SCOTT bike before delivery:

1. Are the quick-release levers (c), thru axles or nuts of the front and rear wheel,

the seat post (d) and other components properly closed?

For more information see the chapter “Using quick-releases and thru axles”

and the manuals of the component manufacturers.

2. Are the tyres in good condition and do they have sufficient pressure (e)? The

minimum and maximum pressure (in bar or PSI) is indicated on the tyre side. For more information see the chapter “Wheels and tyres” and the manuals of the component manufacturers.

3. Spin the wheels to check whether the rims are true. If you have disc brakes,

watch the gap between frame and rim or tyre and, if you have rim brakes, between brake pad and rim. Untrue rims can be an indication of tyres with ruptured sides or broken spokes.

For more information see the chapter “Wheels and tyres” and the manuals of

the component manufacturers.

4. Test the brakes in stationary by firmly pulling the brake levers towards the

handlebars (f). The brake pads of rim brakes must hit the rim evenly with their entire surface without touching the tyre during braking, in open condition or in between.

You should not be able to pull the lever all the way to the handlebars. If your

bike has hydraulic brakes, check the hydraulic brake cables for oil or brake fluid leaks! Check the thickness of the brake pads, as well.

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With disc brakes (a) you should have a stable pressure point at once. If you

have to actuate the brake lever more than once to get a positive braking response, have the SCOTT bike checked by your SCOTT dealer immediately. For more information see the chapter “Brakes” and the manuals of the component manufacturers.

5. Let your SCOTT bike bounce on the ground from a small height (b). If there

is any rattling, check where it comes from. Check the bearings and bolted connections, if necessary. Tighten them slightly, if necessary.

6. If your bike has a kickstand, make sure it is fully raised before you set off. Risk

of falling!

7. Do not forget to take a high quality D- (c) or chain lock with you on your ride.

The only way to effectively protect your SCOTT bike against theft is to lock it to an immovable object.

8. If you want to ride on public roads, make sure your SCOTT bike is equipped

according to the applicable regulations of your country (d). Riding without lights and reflectors in dark or dim conditions is very dangerous because you will be seen too late or not at all by other road users. A set of lights that corresponds to the regulations is a must on public roads. Turn on the lights as soon as dusk sets in.

For more information see the chapter “Legal requirements for riding on pub-

lic roads“.

WARNING

Do not use your SCOTT bike, if it fails at one of these points! A defective

SCOTT bike can lead to serious accidents! If you are in doubt or if you have any questions, contact your SCOTT dealer.

Improperly closed fastenings, e.g. quick-releases, can cause parts of your

SCOTT bike to come loose and result in serious accidents!

Be aware that the distance you need to stop your bike increases, when you

are riding with your hands on aero bars or on triathlon bars (e). The brake levers are not always within easy reach.

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WARNING

During use your SCOTT bike is undergoing stress resulting from the surface

of the road and from the rider’s action. Due to these dynamic loads, the different parts of your bike react with wear and fatigue. Please check your SCOTT bike regularly, i.e. according to the SCOTT service and maintenance schedule, for wear marks, scratches, deformations, check colour and any indication of cracking. Components which have reached the end of their service life may break without previous warning. Let your SCOTT dealer maintain and service your SCOTT bike regularly, i.e. according to the SCOTT service and maintenance schedule. In cases of doubt it is always best to replace components.

USING QUICK-RELEASES AND THRU AXLES

QUICK-RELEASES ON THE SCOTT BIKE

Some SCOTT bikes are fitted with quick-releases to ensure fast adjustments, assembly and disassembly. Be sure to check whether all quick-releases are tight before you set off on your SCOTT bike. Quick-releases should be handled with greatest care, as they affect your safety directly.

Practise the proper use of quick-releases to avoid any accidents.

Quick-release retention mechanisms essentially consist of two operative elements (f):

1. The hand lever on one side of the hub which creates a clamping force via a

cam when you close it.

2. The tightening nut on the other side of the hub with which the preload on the

threaded rod (quick-release axle) is set.

CAUTI ON

Do not touch the brake disc directly after having stopped, e.g. after a long

down-hill ride, you may burn your fingers! Always let the brake disc cool down before opening the quick-release.

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Safe fastening of a component with a quick-release

Open the quick-release. You should now be able to read “Open“ (a) on the lever. Make sure the component to be fastened is in the accurate position.

For more information see the chapters “Adjusting the SCOTT bike to the rider” and “Wheels and tyres” and the manuals of the component manufacturers.

Move the lever back, as if to close it. Now you should be able to read ”Close“ on the outside of the lever. When you start closing the lever you should feel virtually no resistance with your hand until the lever is at a right angle to the frame/ fork (b).

When continuing to close the lever the resistance you feel should increase significantly and towards the end even more strength is required to close the lever. Use the ball of your thumb while your ﬁngers pull on an immovable part, such as the fork (c) or a rear stay, but not on a brake disc or spoke, to push it in all the way.

In its end position, the lever should be at a right angle to the quick-release axle (d), i.e. it should not stand out. The lever should lie close to the frame or the fork so that it cannot be opened accidentally. Make sure, however, that the lever is easy to handle for actual quick use.

To check whether the lever is securely locked apply pressure to the end of the hand lever and try to turn it while it is closed (e). If you can turn the lever around, open it and increase the preload. Screw the tightening nut on the opposite side clockwise by half a turn. Close the quick-release lever and check it again for tightness.

Finally lift the bike a few centimetres, so that the wheel no longer touches the ground and hit the tyre from above. If it is properly fastened, the wheel will remain ﬁrmly fixed in the drop-outs of the frame or fork without producing any rattling.

If your seat post is equipped with a quick-release mechanism, check whether the saddle is firmly fixed by trying to twist it relative to the frame (f).

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