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USER MANUAL
SCOTT GAMBLER
www.scot t-sport s.com
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The Gambl er should be adjusted exac tly to the current rider to
maximize safet y, comfort and fun while riding.
All adjustm ents should be done at your local SC OTT dealer or by
following the instructions in this manual.
Please contact your authorized SCOT T dealer if you have any
doubts or re quire further information in order to avoid technical
problems or any harm.
Gambler Concept . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04
Geom etry/ Technical Data Gambler 700/27.5” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05
Headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 06
Adjustable BB Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07
BB Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08
Chainguard Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08
Recommended Tools for Set-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08
Set-Up Gambler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09
Basic Set-Up of Rebound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Set-Up of Other Shock Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Adjustment of Seatpost-Height. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Adjustable Drop out System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Cable Routing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Front Fork Set- Up/Change of Front Fork. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Front Fork Bumper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Pivot Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Guarantee on S COTT Bikes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
CONTENTS
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GEOMETRY/TECHNICAL DATA GAMBLER 700/27.5”GAMBLER CONCEPT
Gambler 700 is the result of several years of research and development, including
input and cl ose collaboration with the riders from the S C OT T/Gstaad DH Team. Our
goal was to develop one of the most versatile and durable DH bikes on the market
that was also easy to set-up and maintain.
SCOTT’s focus was o n creating a durable frame that was lightweight while having
optimized kine matics of the rear swingarm to match the new 27.5” wheel s ize.
Gambler 700 was designed for riders looking for a race oriented DH bike offerin g a
rear wheel travel of 210mm .
SCOTT considers th e frame, rear shock and kinematics not simply as singular
components of a bike, but also as a complete package that works holistically to
deliver an optimal level of functionality.
The Gambl er 700 Conce pt is based on a newly designed m ulti-pivot technology
and a floatin g link design that share many similarities with th e previous Gambler. The
complete fra me has been refined to be optimized with the new 27.5” wheel size but is
also still compatible with 26” wheels.
In combination with the linear coil-over shock charac teristics the kinematic s
guarantees a progressive suspension , adapted to smooth riding (beginning of travel)
as well as extrem e jumps (end of travel) .
All new geometry for 27.5” wheels
and adjusted sizing.
NOTE:
Long Chainstay setting not
shown– 440mm.
Sizes S, M and L
Trav el 210mm / 8 .2’’
Piston stroke 88. 9mm / 3. 5’’
Shock le ngth (e2e) 266.7mm / 1 0.5’’
Fork travel 203mm
Fork length 586.1m m
Hardware
mainframe
22. 2 x 8mm
Hardware linkage 59.94 x 8 mm
Seatpost diameter 31.6mm
Head tub e 1 .5’’ straight
Headset Semi-integrated, OD 55mm
BB housing 83mm / BB PF 10 4
Front derailleur No
Rear hub wi dth 150mm
Dropouts option +0mm / +15mm, all the same parts
(flip chip), spec ific SCOTT wheel a xle
Max tire widt h 64mm / 2. 50’’
Wheel s ize 27.5’’ (high an d low chip position),
26’’(hi gh chip posit ion only)
Bearings 6 x 6902 / 2x 6 1805
Chainguide ISCG05
Chainring Maximum 3 8 teeth
S S M M L L
LOW BB SETTI NG HIGH BB SETTING LOW BB SETTIN G HIGH BB SE TTING LOW BB S ETTING HI GH BB SETTI NG
A
HEAD TUBE ANGLE 63.0 ° 63.7 ° 63.0 ° 63.7 ° 63.0 ° 63.7 °
B
HEAD TUB E LENGTH 115.0 mm 4.5 in 115.0 mm 4.5 in 115.0 mm 4.5 in 115.0 mm 4 .5 in 115 .0 mm 4.5 in 1 15.0 mm 4. 5 in
C
TOP TUBE HORIZONTAL 549.7 mm 21.6 i n 546 .2 mm 21.5 in 595.4 mm 23.4 in 591.5 mm 23.3 in 63 3.6 mm 24.9 i n 629.3 mm 24.8 in
D
STANDOVER HEIGHT 778 .6 mm 30.7 in 783.6 mm 30 .9 in 7 71.6 mm 30.4 in 777.1 mm 30.6 i n 765.3 mm 30.1 in 771.3 mm 30.4 in
E
BB OFFSET -13.0 mm - 0.5 in -3.0 mm -0.1 in -13.0 mm - 0.5 in -3.0 mm - 0.1 in -13.0 mm - 0.5 in -3.0 mm -0.1 in
F
BB HEIGHT 343.0 mm 13 .5 in 353.0 mm 13.9 in 343.0 mm 13.5 in 353 .0 mm 13 .9 in 3 43.0 mm 13.5 in 353.0 mm 13.9 in
G
WHEEL BASE 1,175. 8 mm 46.3 in 1,172.5 mm 46 .2 in 1,205 .8 mm 47. 5 in 1,202. 5 mm 47. 3 in 1,235 .8 mm 48 .7 in 1,23 2.5 mm 48.5 in
H
BB CENTER TO
TOPTUBE CENTER
336.0 mm 13.2 i n 336 .0 mm 1 3.2 in 333.0 mm 13.1 in 333.0 mm 13.1 in 331 .0 mm 13.0 in 331 .0 mm 13.0 in
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BB CENTER TO TOP O F
SEATTUBE
406.0 mm 1 6.0 in 406 .0 mm 16.0 in 404.0 mm 15 .9 in 404.0 mm 15.9 in 403.0 mm 15.9 in 40 3.0 mm 15 .9 in
J
SEAT ANG LE 75.1 ° 75. 9 ° 73.7 ° 74.6 ° 73.0 ° 73.9 °
K
CHA INS TAY 425 .0 mm 16.7 in 421 .5 mm 16. 6 in 425. 0 mm 1 6.7 in 421. 5 mm 16.6 in 425.0 mm 16.7 i n 421.5 m m 16.6 in
L
REACH 385.0 mm 15. 2 in 393 .0 mm 1 5.5 in 415 .0 mm 16.3 in 422.8 m m 16 .6 in 445.0 mm 17. 5 in 452.6 mm 17. 8 in
M
STAC K 616.7 mm 24.3 i n 611.7 m m 24 .1 in 616 .7 mm 24.3 in 611.4 mm 24.1 in 61 6.7 mm 24.3 in 61 1.2 mm 24.1 in
N
STEM LENGTH 50.0 mm 2. 0 in 50.0 mm 2.0 in 50.0 mm 2.0 in 50.0 mm 2.0 i n 50.0 mm 2.0 in 50.0 mm 2.0 in
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HEADSET
All Gambler 700 models are designe d for a semi-integrated head set for 1. 5”
headtube s with a 55mm oute r diameter of the h eadtube.
For details please refer to the fo llowing drawing for reference only
There are severa l parts ma nufacturers offering headset s for this dime nsion of the
headtube.
ADJUSTABLE BB HEIGHT
- New shock chips for MY15.
- Two chips, l eft and right hand.
- Laser printing on LH side only, see
image below.
- Upper shock b olt the same a s MY13.
- Lower shock bolt le ngth increased
from 35mm to 36mm (new 36mm
bolt will also b e compatible with
MY13 Gambler).
On the Gamb ler 700 you can
adjust the B B height above
ground for 1 0mm between its
2 positions by a geo -chip.
27.5” wheel size: Low position
is at a BB offset of +0mm , high
position is at +10 mm offset.
26” wheel s ize: only high
position (at +10mm of fset)
should be used.
In order to change the
setup please u n-tighten the
shockmount bolt with a 6mm
allen key.
Flip the “geo-chip” on
both sides as shown in the
diagram an d tighten the
shock mount bolt again with a
maximum tightening torque of
35Nm/308in/lbs.
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BB STANDARDS
On Gambler 700 the BB st andard
is PF 104 with a housing width of
104mm and an inner diameter of
41mm for Press Fit bearings.
CHAINGUARD STANDARDS
The Gambl er is prepare d on all mode ls for an ISCG05
chainguard system.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS FOR SET-UP
Please read this manual and the rear shock manufacturer's manual carefully before
you start the set-up procedure.
In addition we strongly recommend using a tightening torque key with a 6mm allen
key insert.
SE T-UP GAM BLE R
The set-up of the rear shock can be easily done within a few minute s.
Please ta ke this tim e to avoid dang erous rid ing perf ormance a nd to get th e best
out of your G am ble r.
Please make sure that the coil spring on the sho ck matches to your riding weight
(including your riding ge ar).
The basic set up of the shock spring is for size
S: 350x3 .50 corresponds to a rider weight of 65kgs
M: 40 0x3.5 0 correspon ds to a rider weight of 75kgs
L: 450x3 .50 cor responds to a rider weight of 8 5kgs
We recommend th e following coil springs:
50-60 kgs 300x3.50
60-70 kgs 350x3.50
70-80 kgs 400x3.50
80-90 kgs 450x3.50
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 a nd minimum spring tensio n instructi ons of the shock manufac tu re r.
The eye-to-eye distance between the shock bolts should be in basic set u p 232mm
(40 % SAG/ 35 mm SAG).
For further details on the shock set-up please follow the spring tension i nstructio ns
attached to this bike from the rear shock manufac tu re r.
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BASIC SET-UP OF REBOUND
“Rebou nd” describes the speed the shock co mes back to its original len gth after
absorbing the impact of a n obstacle.
The red rebound screw allows you to adjust the rebound easily by following these
instructions:
Ride your bike of f a pavement (remain in the saddle) and ch eck how many time s it
bounces.
- if it bounces 1-2 times, the set up is good.
- If it bounces mo re than 3 times the rebound is too f ast.
Turn the screw 1-2 “clicks” clockwise
- If it does not bounce the rebound is too sl ow.
Turn the screw 1-2 “clicks” counterclockwise.
IMPORTANT!
Note that you have to always mou nt the rear shock as shown in the diagram.
Mounting th e rear shock in a d ifferent p osition may cause severe damage to the
frame, the linkage levers a nd the rear shock.
IMPORTANT!
When dismantling the rear shock, both f ixing bolts should be tightened with a
tightening torq ue of 35Nm/ 308in-lbs.
If this is not done correctly th e rear shock m ay become damaged.
SET-UP OF OTHER SHOCK MODELS
SCOTT strongly recommends on ly using the originally specified shock with the
Gambler bike, as the shock has been carefully chosen to fit and work per fectly with
this bike.
If you use a different rear shock model than the original shock on the bike, please
avoid potential damage to the fram e by checking th oroughly that the shock does not
hit the frame in any position.
Please follow these instructions:
Ensure that the rear shock an d its accessory parts do not touch the frame when
mounting or suspending.
To check this, release the air/remove the coil, install the shock and compre ss the
shock completely.
If the shock touches the fram e while doi ng so, do not u se this sh ock in orde r to
avoid damag e to frame, swingarm o r shock.
ADJUSTMENT OF SEATPOST-HEIGHT
IMPORTANT!
The seatpost has to be inser ted into the seattube at a minimum of 80mm .
Never use eithe r a seatpost dia meter other than 31.6 mm or a shim/reducer betwee n
the seatpost a nd frame.
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- New direct mount
hanger for Shimano
RD in additio n to old
hanger for SRAM RD.
ADJUSTABLE DROP OUT SYSTEM
The Gambl er 700 offers the
possibilit y to change the d rop out
hanger in c ase of damag e, but you
also can choose between 2different
rear-axle positions which result s in 2
different wheelbases.
IMPORTANT!
Please make sure to adjust the
rear disc brake calliper position
accordingly when changing the rear
axle position !
Dropou t hardware is the sam e as MY13 with the following exceptions:
- Axle nut has been modified to
accept a 5mm allen key (instead
of 4mm) through the nut and an
8mm allen key in the end of the
nut. Still compatible with MY 13.
CABLE ROUTING
The cable ro uting on Gambler 700 has been optimized compared to the previous
Gambler frames.
MAIN FRAME
The new fork bu mpers are al so integrating th e cable routing at the front en d of the
main frame.
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Main frame - swinga rm connection:
IMPORTANT!
- Remove shock and c heck cabl e routing at full t ravel.
- Must have a smooth ra dius from lower DT ca ble guide to Swingarm cable guide.
SWINGARM
Rear brake:
Please secure the cables with cable ties to th e designated m ounting points.
Rear derailleur:
IMPORTANT!
For easier in stallation of Swingarm intern al routing, please make sure to push the
cable hou sing from Drop Out end to the fro nt of the swingarm.
ATTENTION!
Make sure to check that housing
length is good enough to en sure a
smooth radius at full trave l
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FRONT FORK SET-UP/CHANGE OF FRONT FORK
For the set-up of the fro nt fork please use the fork specific manual attached to
the bike.
We recommend using front fork s with a travel between 180 and 203 mm (568mm
fork length), as this will not influe nce the geometry and alter handling of the bike.
FRONT FORK BUMPER
To avoid damage to the frame from the fork stanchions hitting the downtube in
the event of a crash , the Gambler has alloy brazed fittings on th e front end of the
downtube for assembling the bumpers.
Please note that compared to MY 13, new fork bumpers have been designed .
MY15 fork bumpers have the same bolts as MY13 .
- Right hand side is a fork bumper only
- Left Hand side fork bumper is also an integrated cable guide.
The bumpe rs can be replaced if needed. You can order them via the SCOTT
distributio n with article number:
239532 N EW Fork bumper Gambler '15
In order to replace them plea se use a 4mm allen key for the M5 bolt and please
respect th e maximum tightening torque of 5 Nm/44in/lbs.
PIVOT MAINTENANCE
The pivots and b earings on SCOTT Gambler are ex tremely eas y to maintain.
An external tre atment with a grea se spray after every bike wash is all that is neede d.
We do not recomme nd heavy grease sprays as these leave a film on the pa rts which
is difficult to remove. We also recom mend the same for the chain.
ATTENTION!
We strongly recommend going to your local SC OTT dealer if the swingarm requires
repair or assembly/disassembly in order to avoid injuries and damage cause d by
incorrect set- up .
Should you ch oose to order a bearing ser vice tool kit or a kit with all necessary
bearings , these are available to order at your local SCOTT dealer using the S COTT
article nu mbers below. Alternatively, order from a hardware store using the bearing
information in the Geometry/Tech Data sectio n of this manual.
230989 Bearin g service too l kit Gambler > MY 13
229705 All be arings kit Gambl er > MY13
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SCOTT Bikes
Gambler, Voltage FR, Volt-X
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limited warranty does not cover purchases of n ot completely assembled b ikes. This
limited warranty does not cover any defect ca used by “wear and tear” (a complete lis t
of all parts of “wear and tear” can be found in the gen eral manual that came with your
bike), accident, neglect, improper handling, colo ur fade due to exp osure to sunlight,
abuse, misuse, an act of God, improper assembly, non-compliance with recommended
maintenance and care procedures, improper or incorrectly performed maintenance or
repairs pe rformed by so meone othe r than an authorized SCOT T dealer, use of pa rts or
devices not consistent with the Product, and alteration of the Product.
All Produc ts come with a manual; please carefully fo llow the instru ctions loc ated there
or affixed e lsewhere to the Product. To the extent permitted by law, consequential and
incidental damages a re not recoverable under this limited warrant y.
How do you make a claim under this lim ited warra nty?
To make a claim under this limited warranty, you must notif y SCOTT of the claimed d efect
within the warra nty period and timely retu rn the Produc t to SCOT T at your expense for
inspection. Please contact your a uthorized SC OTT dealer, call SCOTT ’s customer service
or the national SCOTT distributor (dealer locator: www.scott-sports.com). All returned
Products must be accompanied by proof of purchase (receipt) from an authorized
SCOTT dealer or thi s limited warranty will not app ly. In case of repla cement or ref und,
returned Pro duct becomes the prope rty of S COT T.
A protocol for the handing over of the Product (which you will find at the end of the
manual) will remain in copy at the SCOTT dealer after acceptance and signature of
the consume r. It is obligatory to show this protocol of ha nding over togeth er with the
defective part in case of a warranty claim given that it provide s evidence of purchase or
this limited warranty will not a pply.
How do state laws affec t your right s under this limited warrant y?
This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights,
which vary f rom state to state.
Recommendation
We strongly recommend that you use only authorized SCOTT dealers for yearly
maintenance services and for repairs, as improper or incorrectly performed maintenance
or repairs voids this limited warranty. Costs fo r maintenan ce service have to be borne by
the consumer.
WARNING!
SCOTT Spor ts SA is not res ponsib le or liable for any injury cau sed by any missing
complia nce with th ese inst ructions, particularly but not lim ited to mis use, inco rrect
maintenance, incorrect set-up and handlin g, neglect or abuse. Failure to follow these
instructions can result in component failure, serious personal injury. Component failure
can lead to loss of control of the bi cycle and result in serious personal injury.
What is Covered?
This warrant y covers defects in materials and workman ship at the time of transfer of risks
in frames , swingarms and forks (provided it is a fork of SCOT T) on SCOTT branded bikes
sold completely assembled by SCOT T or an authorized SCOTT dealer (“Product”).
How long do es coverage las t?
This voluntary manufacturer’s warranty is limited to five years for frames and swingarms,
respectively two years for forks, from the d ate of purchase of th e Product and is limited
to the first purchaser of the Product and subject to the prior registration of your SCOTT
bike on www.scott-sports .com within 10 days as of the date of purchase. Transfer of
the Produc t from the firs t purchaser to another per son terminates this limited warranty.
The limited warranty of five years for the fram es and swingarms shall on ly be granted
in case once a year a maintenance service has been effected according to maintena nce
requirements as set for th in the manual. The effected annual maintena nce service shall
be confirmed by stamp and signature. In c ase such an annual maintenance ser vice has
not been ef fected the wa rranty of five yea rs for the frame shall be red uced to three years.
Costs for ma intenance and service have to be borne by the owner of the Product.
On Gambler, Voltage FR and Volt-X the warranty pe riod is limited to t wo years.
Repaired or replaced Products are covered for the remainder of the original warranty
period and subject to the conditions outlined in the original warra nty, to the extent
permitted by law.
Hereby SCOTT grants a worldwide voluntarily manufacturer ’s warranty. To the extent
permitted by law and unless a shorter duration is stipulated by law, any warranties
implied by law are limited in duration to maximum five, respectively two years, f rom the
date of purchase of the Product and are limited to th e first purchaser of the Product.
What will SCOTT do?
SCOTT will replace or re pair any defective Product, or will refund your purchase price (as
evidenced by your tendered receipt of purchas e of the Produc t), at SCOTT ’s option. You
must pay charges in connection with replacement of any non-defective parts . In such a
case, you will b e alerted to the advisability of replacing non-defective parts, so you can
pre-autho rize the costs.
What does t his limi ted warran ty not cover?
This limited warranty doe s not cover defect s which did not exist before the tra nsfer
of risks. This limited warranty does not cover Products used in rental o perations . This
GUARANTEE ON SCOTT BIKES
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