
Scott Addict RC 2025 Showroom
16.01.25 14:13 12025-01-16T14:13:00+01:00Text: NoMan (translated by AI)Photos: Erwin HaidenJust recently in the hinterland of Girona, now in the Bikeboard photo studio, and soon on the streets around Vienna and the world: the start of a long-term test with the latest generation of Scott's super-light premium road bike in the 6.6 kg Pro version.16.01.25 14:13 5292025-01-16T14:13:00+01:00Scott Addict RC 2025 Showroom
16.01.25 14:13 5292025-01-16T14:13:00+01:00 NoMan (translated by AI) Erwin HaidenJust recently in the hinterland of Girona, now in the Bikeboard photo studio, and soon on the streets around Vienna and the world: the start of a long-term test with the latest generation of Scott's super-light premium road bike in the 6.6 kg Pro version.16.01.25 14:13 5292025-01-16T14:13:00+01:00The UCI would possibly take a second look during an inspection. However, our test rider doesn't care – he has no intention of entering a race under the regulations of the world cycling federation with the latest generation Scott Addict RC Pro. Instead, he plans many test kilometers under domestic and probably also international sun, some of which have already been completed, albeit under completely unsunny and cold conditions.
But let’s not get too ahead of ourselves and focus on what we have so far: data and facts as well as studio images of Scott’s latest road bike in the Dura Ace version, priced at 8,699 euros, making it the second most expensive model in the five-part 2025 lineup.
Shortly before Christmas, this fine piece of equipment, which was already on display live in Girona during the Addict RC press launch, arrived at the Bikeboard editorial office, and it felt like three hours later its long-term tester had already picked it up.
Plenty of time, however, to jot down what needed to be noted – among other things, the non-UCI-compliant weight of 6.635 kg in size L (nota bene: the frame still has UCI approval, as evidenced by the usual sticker above the bottom bracket. Also, no one races without pedals. Even with the lightest models on the market, the limit would be surpassed, making the issue moot) – and to showcase the not-just-white-and-gray beauty in the best studio light.
Cumulus white/carbon black
The official name of the Addict RC Pro color scheme. In fact, the white shifts, depending on the light, to a light blue or purple hue – not to mention the iridescent Scott logo.And as it stands before you with its seemingly simple paint job, its straightforward design, and its elegantly integrated solutions, you can't help but repeat what was already stated at the end of November, so that it is written in black and white (no, the other way around!) at the beginning of this showroom as well:
With the 2025 incarnation of the lightweight icon, you have a fairly classically shaped, timelessly beautiful road bike in front of you.
Funny, when it comes to the color scheme: Some of its nonetheless ultra-modern features are openly displayed by Scott – cleverly integrated into the design as frame inscriptions – right in front of you: 34 mm tire clearance, 44 mm rake, 160 mm flat mount, ...
Tech Specs
Frame | Addict RC HMX | Crankset | Shimano Dura-Ace FC-R9200 Hollowtech II, 52x36T |
Sizes | XXS/XS/S/M/L/XL/XXL | Chain | Shimano Dura-Ace CN-M9100-12 |
Fork | Addict RC HMF Flatmount Disc 27.2 mm excl. Carbon Steerer | Cassette | Shimano Dura-Ace CS-R9200-12, 11-34 T |
Bottom Bracket | Shimano SM-BB92-41B | Brakes | Shimano BR-R9270 Hydraulic Disc |
Handlebar/Stem | Syncros IC-R100-SL Carbon Combo | Brake Discs Front/Rear | Shimano RT-CL900 160/140 |
Seatpost | Syncros SP-R100-SL | Headset | Acros AIF-1317S |
Saddle | Syncros Belcarra Regular 1.0 | Wheels | Syncros Capital 1.0S 40 mm + Syncros SL Axle |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace RD-R9250 Di2 12-speed | Tires | Schwalbe Pro One Microskin TL-Easy 700x30C + Schwalbe Aerothan Tube |
Front Derailleur | Shimano Dura-Ace FD-R9250 Di2 12-speed | Weight (w/o pedals) | 6.635 kg (BB measurement) |
Shifters/Brake Levers | Shimano Dura-Ace ST-R9270 Di2 12-speed | Price | € 8,699 (RRP) |
Only compatible with electronic shifting, the term "Dura Ace version" on the Addict RC Pro naturally refers to the Di2 variant of Shimano's top group – after all, there hasn’t been any other version since 2021.
From the three possible crankset gradations, Scott chose the logical middle option for the versatile mountain climber, with 52/36 teeth paired with an 11-34 cassette. Unfortunately, a power meter is not integrated – but somehow, aside from the frame material, the more than €4,000 price difference to the top model Ultimate needs to be justified.
The brakes of the same origin are paired with 160 and 140 mm rotors, respectively, which should always guarantee reliable deceleration and sufficient stability even on long descents.
Many other components, as is typical for Scott, come from the shelves of the in-house accessory brand Syncros – and that should be no bad thing, starting with the Capital 1.0S carbon wheels equipped with 30 mm Schwalbe Pro One tires (hookless, 40 mm rim height, 25 mm internal width, 1,335 g) and self-centering thru-axles, through the SP-R100 SL seat post, all the way to the IC-R100 SL cockpit.
The handlebar-stem unit, also made of carbon, has been fundamentally redesigned and delights with its aerodynamic, straight top handlebar, wide transition to the brake hoods, 6° flare in the drops, and straight grip ends. In size Large, it is 40 cm wide at the top and 43 cm wide at the bottom, offering a refined compromise between an aerodynamic position and comfort, already tested in Spain.
Geometry
XXS (47) | XS (49) | S (52) | M (54) | L (56) | XL (58) | XXL (61) | |
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Top tube (mm) | 519 | 528 | 542 | 555 | 572 | 586 | 602 |
Head angle (°) | 71.3° | 71.8° | 72.3° | 72.8° | 73.4° | 73.6° | 73.8° |
Seat tube angle (°) | 74.5° | 74.5° | 74° | 73.6° | 73.3° | 72.8° | 72.5° |
Chainstay (mm) | 410 | 410 | 410 | 410 | 410 | 410 | 410 |
Bottom bracket drop (mm) | 74 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 |
Head tube (mm) | 90 | 100 | 113 | 130 | 150 | 170 | 190 |
Fork offset (mm) | 47 | 47 | 47 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 |
Standover height (mm) | 725 | 740 | 758 | 778 | 799 | 820 | 840 |
Seat tube (mm) | 452 | 482 | 502 | 523 | 542 | 560 | 572 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 977 | 983 | 989 | 991 | 999 | 1006 | 1015 |
Stack (mm) | 501 | 513 | 526 | 543 | 565 | 584 | 604 |
Reach (mm) | 379 | 386 | 392 | 395 | 403 | 406 | 411 |
That the geometry needed an adjustment was due to the request from professionals and customers for more tire clearance. As already mentioned, Scott delivered impressively here and increased the maximum possible to an impressive 34 mm.
To keep the handling agile yet stable enough, the chainstays were shortened to a minimum of 410 mm, and the fork offset was adjusted to 44 mm.
A positive side effect: Despite the factory-installed 30 mm wide tires, there’s hardly any toe overlap.
The details
All well and good, but what you're primarily interested in is what that shiny silver extension on the handlebar is?
The new computer mount, born from a 3D printer, represents, so to speak, Scott's meticulous and detail-oriented obsession with weight savings. Available in two lengths and weighing either 16 grams or just 12.6 grams, this alone achieved a weight reduction of 24 or 21.4 grams compared to the previous model.
Staying in the cockpit area, there are two additional noteworthy details. A very practical feature is the Syncros iS Drop Bar Tool 2 integrated into the handlebar end. At first glance, this multitool seems overly minimalistic, but more than a T25 Torx and a 6 mm Allen key for the thru-axle are generally not needed on the fourth-generation Addict, as all the screws on the frameset are T25 Torx.
And hidden invisibly under a cover is the complex inner mechanism of the Acros headset, which swallows all cables and lines, as well as the expander for the carbon fork steerer.
Speaking of the fork: Scott only equips the Addict RC Ultimate with the highest grade of carbon (HMF SL). From the Pro model downward, you have to "settle" for an HMF carbon fork.
The same applies to the frame itself. The ultra-light HMX-SL frame, weighing only 599 g, is reserved for the top model. For the Pro and lower models, an HMX frame – naturally also developed using the latest materials, improved manufacturing techniques, and computer simulations – forms the basis. However, the weight difference of 50 g remains manageable. And for those who aren't comforted by this: Even the pros are mostly equipped with the "heavier" frame.
Last, but not least, there is only the hopeful outlook to rephrase what was heard in November 2024 about the new Scott Addict RC into a long-term review.
There was talk in Girona of twelve watts less air resistance compared to its predecessor and only nine watts difference to the aero-bomber Foil at 45 km/h; of one-third more comfort, caused among other things by thinner seat stays and wider tires; of 300 grams of weight savings on a complete bike that was already not particularly heavy, and yet still the same approval for a maximum system weight of 120 kg.
As always, we will not be able to verify these claims due to the lack of appropriate test rigs, wind tunnels, laboratories, etc. But Lukas will deploy all his body’s own sensors – and someone who immediately feels a 5 mm saddle height difference in their knees and notices even a slightly lower handlebar or longer stem in their back truly has enough of them – and will not spare the Scott Addict RC Pro any more than himself. He will test the racer in wind and weather, on good and bad roads, for training and commuting, in Austria and elsewhere. And then he will tell us in detail about his experiences with what is so far the lightest production road bike from the Swiss … stay tuned!