Scott Gambler User Manual

SCOTT 2014
BIKE OWNER’S
MANUAL

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The Gambler should be adjusted exactly to the current rider for
reaching maximum safety and fun while riding.

All adjustments should be done at the local SCOTT dealer or
following to this manual.

In order to avoid technical problems or any harm please contact in
case of doubts your authorized SCOTT dealer.

CONTENT

Gambler Concept ...............................................................P. 004

Geometry/Technical Data Gambler .............................................P. 005

Headset ........................................................................P. 007

Adjustable BB Height ..........................................................P. 008

BB Standards ...................................................................P. 009

Chainguide Standards ...........................................................P. 010

Recommended Tools for the Shock Set-Up ......................................P. 010

Basic Set-Up of Gambler Rear Suspension ........................................P. 011

Adjustment of Seatpost Height ..................................................P. 013

Adjustable Drop Out System .....................................................P. 014

Cable Routing ...................................................................P. 015

Front Fork Set-Up/Change of Front Fork ........................................P. 016

Pivot Maintenance ...............................................................P. 016

Front Fork Bumpers .............................................................P. 017

Warranty ........................................................................P. 018

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GAMBLER CONCEPT

Gambler is the result of several years of research and development, also in close
cooperation with the riders of SCOTT 11 DH Team, searching for one of the most
versatile and durable DH bikes available on the market, but still easy in set-up and
maintenance.

SCOTT’s focus was not only on lightweight but also on a durable frame with an
optimized kinematics of the rear swingarm.

Gambler was designed for riders looking for a race oriented DH bike offering rear
wheel travel of 210mm.

SCOTT does not see frame, rear shock and kinematics as single components which are
assembled together on a bike, but as a concept with all these components working
together and offering an outrageous function by matching perfectly.

GEOMETRY/ TECHNICAL DATA GAMBLER

The Gambler Concept is based on a new designed multi-pivot technology.
In combination with the linear coil-over shock characteristics the kinematics guarantees

a progressive suspension, adapted to smooth riding (beginning of travel) as well as
extreme jumps (end of travel).

Position LOW

A

Size

Head
Angle

mm

°

115 4.53

62.0°

S

M

115 4.53 550.0 21.6562.0°

62.0°L115 4.53 574.5 22.62

Position HIGH

A

Head

Size

Angle

mm

°

115 4.53

62.7°

S

M

115 4.53 5 47.0 21.5462.7°

62.7°L115 4.53 572 .0 22.52

Head
Tube

Head
Tube

inches

inches

CB E

Top

Tube

horizontal

mm

inches

525.0 20.67

CB E

Top

Tube

horizontal

mm

inches

522.0 20.55

F

Seat

BB Center

Angle

to top of

Seat Tube

°

75.6°

75.6°

75.6° 370.0 14.57 425

mm

inches

370.0 14.57

370.0 14.57

mm

425 16.73

425 16.73

F

Seat

BB Center

Angle

to top of

Seat Tube

°

76.5°

76.5°

76.5° 370.0 14.57 421.5

mm

inches

370.0 14.57

370.0 14.57

mm

421.5 16.59

421.5 16.59

Chain-

stay

+15mm

Chain-

stay

+15mm

J

BB

OsetBBHeight

inches

mm

inches

mm

inches

345 13.58

0 0

345 13.58

0 0

345 13.58 754.0 29.69

0 0

16.73

J

BB

OsetBBHeight

inches

mm

inches

mm

inches

+0.37

354.5 13.96

+9.5

+0.37 1181 46.50

354.5 13.96

+9.5

+0.37 354.5 13.96 760.0 29.92

+9.5

16.59

K

Stand-

over

Height

mm

inches

762.2 30.0 1

758.0 29.84

K

Stand-

over

Height

mm

inches

767. 6 30.22

763.5 30.06

LIH

Wheel-

base

+15mm

mm

inches

1160 45.67

1185 46.65

1210 47.64

LIH

Wheel-

base

+15mm

mm

inches

1156 45.51

1206 47.48

M

Reach

mm

inches

374. 0 14.72

399.0 15.71

424.0 16.69

M

Reach

mm

inches

381.5 15.02

406.0 15.98

431.0 16.97

N

Stack

mm

inches

589.0 23.19

589.0 23.19

589.0 23.19

N

Stack

mm

inches

593.0 23.35

593.0 23.35

593.0 23.35

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TECHNICAL DATA GAMBLER HEADSET

Travel 210mm/8.2”

Suspension Ratio 2.36

Piston stroke 89mm/3.5”

Shock lenght (Eye-Eye) 267mm/10.5”

Hardware Mainframe 22.2mm x 8mm

Hardware Linkage 60mm x 8mm

Seatpost diameter 31.6mm

Headset 1.5” straight, semi-integrated, OD 55mm

Fork travel 200mm

Fork lenght 571mm

BB housing 83mm/BB PF 104 (depending on model)

Chainguide system ISCG05

Chainring Maximum 38T

Rear hub width 150mm

Dropout options +0mm/+15mm, SCOTT specific rear axle

Max. tire width 64mm/2.50”

Bearings 2 x 61805 (25 x 37 x 7)

6 x 6902 (15 x 28 x 7)

All Gambler models are designed for a semi-integrated headset for 1.5” headtubes with
an outer diameter of the headtube of 55mm.

For details pls refer to the following drawing which is just used for reference.
There are several parts manufacturers offering headsets for this dimension of the

headtube.

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ADJUSTABLE BB HEIGHT BB STANDARDS

On the Gambler you can adjust the BB height above ground for 10mm between its 2
positions by a geo-chip.

Low position is at a BB offset of +0mm, high position is at +10mm offset.

In order to change the set-up please un-tighten the shockmount bolt with a 6mm allen
key.

“Flip-flop” the “geo-chip” on both sides as shown in the drawing below and tighten the
shock mount bolt again with a maximum tightening torque of 35Nm/ 308in/lbs.

On Gambler you will find 2 different BB options, depending on the model you bought:

1. BB PF 104 with a housing
width of 104mm and an
inner diameter of 41mm
for PressFit bearings

2. Standard threaded BSA
with 83mm housing
width for threaded
assembly bearing sets

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CHAINGUARD STANDARDS

SET-UP GAMBLER

The Gambler is prepared on all models for an ISCG05 chainguard system.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS FOR THE SET-UP

Please read this manual and the manual of the rear shock manufacturer carefully
before you start the set-up procedure.

In addition we strongly recommend using a tightening torque key with a 6mm allen
key insert.

To simplify the check of the SAG (= negative travel) of the rear shock please use the
“SAG-Boy” printed as a color-beam on the cover of this manual.

The Set-Up of the rear shock can be easy done within a few minutes.
Please take this time to avoid dangerous riding performance and to get the best out of

your Gambler.

Please make sure that the coil spring on the shock matches to your riding weight
(including your riding gear).

The basic set up of the shock spring is for size

S: 250 which corresponds to a rider weight of 50-60kgs
M: 300 which corresponds to a rider weight of 60-70kgs
L: 350 which corresponds to a rider weight of 70-80kgs

We recommend following coil springs:

50-60 kgs 250x3.50
60-70 kgs 300x3.50
70-80 kgs 350x3.50
80-90 kgs 400x3.50

For fine tuning the SAG and the corresponding eye-to-eye distance of the shock bolts
you can tighten or release the pretension of the coil spring but please respect the
maximum and minimum spring indications of the shock manufacturer.

The eye-to-eye distance between the shock bolts should be in basic set up 232mm
(40% SAG/35mm SAG).

This length is also indicated on the cover of this manual by the colored beam of the
SAG-Boy.

For further details on the shock set-up please follow the indications of the rear shock
manufacturer attached to this bike.

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BASIC SET-UP OF REBOUND

SET-UP OF OTHER SHOCK MODELS

“Rebound” describes the speed the shock comes back to its original length after
absorbing an obstacle.

By using the red rebound screw you can adjust the rebound step by step.

Please refer to the following instruction:

Ride your bike off a pavement (remain in the saddle) and check how many times it
bounces.

1. if it bounces 1-2 times, the set up is good.

2. If it bounces more than 3 times the rebound is too fast. Turn the screw 1-2 “clicks”
clockwise

3. If it does not bounce the rebound is too slow. Turn the screw 1-2 “clicks” counter
clockwise.

Important:
Note that you have to mount the rear shock always as shown underneath.
Mounting the rear shock in a different position can cause severe damages to the

frame, the linkage levers and the rear shock.

SCOTT strongly recommends using only the originally specified shock with the
Gambler bike, as we have chosen carefully both parts for a perfect matching
combination.

If you want to use a different rear shock model than the one originally on the bike,
please make sure that the shock will not in any position hit the frame and cause a
damage to the frame.

Please follow the instruction below:

Please make sure that the rear shock or its accessory parts do not touch the frame
when mounting or suspending.

For doing so release the air/remove the coil, install the shock and compress the shock
completely.

If the shock touches the frame while doing so, do not use this shock in order to avoid
damage to frame, swingarm or shock!

ADJUSTMENT OF SEATPOST-HEIGHT

Important:
The seatpost has to be inserted into the seattube at a minimum of 80mm.
Never use another seatpost diameter than 31.6mm or try to use a shim/reducer

between seatpost and frame.

Important:
After a dismantlement of the rear shock, both fixing bolts should be tightened with a

tightening torque of 35Nm/308in-lbs.
If this is not done correctly the rear shock can be damaged.

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ADJUSTABLE DROP OUT SYSTEM

CABLE ROUTING

The Gambler offers the possibility to change the drop out hanger in case of damage,
but you can also choose between 2 different rear-axle positions which result in 2
different wheelbases:

The cable routing on Gambler is quite easy to do, please just use cable zippers on the
cable parts on the tubes.

For the rear derailleur the housing is hidden inside the chainstay as shown in the
drawing below.

Important:
Please make sure to adjust the rear disc brake calliper position accordingly when

changing the rear axle position!

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FRONT FORK SET-UP/
CHANGE OF FRONT FORK

For the set up of the front fork please use the fork specific manual attached to the bike.

FRONT FORK BUMPER

In order to avoid damages on the frame caused by the fork stanchions hitting
the downtube in case of a crash the Gambler shows rivets on the front end of the
downtube to assemble bumpers.

We recommend using front forks with a travel between 180 and 200 mm (568mm fork
length), as this will not influence the geometry and alter handling of the bike.

PIVOT MAINTENANCE

The pivots and bearings on SCOTT Gambler are extremely easy to maintain.
An external treatment with a grease spray after every bike wash is all you have to do.

We do not recommend heavy grease sprays since these will leave a film on the parts
which is difficult to remove. We recommend the same for the chain also.

If you have to change the bearings you can order them included in a service kit

229705

at your local SCOTT dealer or buy them with international parts number as shown
above in the specs list in a hardware store.

The bumpers can be replaced if needed. You can order them via the SCOTT
distribution with article number:

229715 frame fork bumper Gambler

In order to replace them please use a 4mm allen key for the M5 bolt and please respect
the maximum tightening torque of 5Nm/44in/lbs.

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WARRANTY

WARRANTY

Model .................................................................................

Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Size ...................................................................................

Frame ................................................................................

Date of purchase ......................................................................

SCOTT bikes are made using the most innovative production and quality methods. They
are equipped with best components of well known parts suppliers.

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.

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
forth in this manual by an authorised SCOTT dealer.

The authorised SCOTT dealer shall confirm the effected annual maintenance service by
stamp and signature.

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.
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.

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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