The ideal bike for getting started with mountain biking – aluminium frame – Shimano 1x12-speed drivetrain – 12.6 kg
The Scott Scale 965 is the ideal bike for beginners to mountain biking on the trails. This model offers excellent value for money, allowing you to get started in off-road cycling in the best possible conditions.
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If you’re looking for a mountain bike that combines comfort and performance at an affordable price, this Scott Scale 965 is the one for you! The Boost QR Scale 6061 aluminium frame is designed to be stiff and fairly lightweight. The RockShox Judy Silver TK Solo Air fork, with 100mm of travel, will allow you to ride on trails of varying difficulty. The RideLoc lever allows you to achieve the best possible settings depending on the type of surface. On the road, for example, you can lock out your fork for maximum efficiency when accelerating.
The 12-speed Deore SLX group Shimano will see you through all your rides. This drivetrain will help you climb anywhere, even in the high mountains. On descents, the Shimano MT201 disc brakes – 180mm at the front and 160mm at the rear – will give you peace of mind. Finally, the Syncros rims, fitted with Maxxis Rekon tyres Race, will offer you maximum grip and confidence.
Frame and fork:
- Frame: Scale Alloy 6061 Custom Butted Tubing Boost 12x148mm / Tapered Headtube / BB92 Internal Cable Routing / replaceable hanger
- Fork: RockShox Judy Silver TK Solo Air 15x110mm QR axle / 42mm offset / Tapered Steerer Reb. Adj. / Lockout / 100mm travel
- Control lever: SCOTT RideLoc Remote
Drivetrain:
- Rear derailleur: Shimano SLX RD-M7100 SGS Shadow Plus / 12-speed
- Shift levers: Shimano Deore SL-M6100-R / Rapidfire Plus
- Crankset: Shimano FC-MT511-1 32T / Praxis Cadet 32T
- Bottom bracket: Shimano BB-MT500-PA / shell 41x89.5mm
- Chain: KMC X12
- Cassette: Shimano Deore CS-M6100-12 / 10-51T
Braking:
- Brakes: Shimano MT201 Disc
- Brake disc: Shimano SM-RT10 CL / 180 mm (front) and 160 mm (rear)
Accessories:
- Handlebars: Syncros 6061 alloy T-shape flat / 9° / 740 mm
- Stem: Syncros 6061 alloy / oversized 31.8mm / 1 1/8" / 6° angle
- Seatpost: Syncros / 31.6x400mm
- Saddle: Syncros Belcarra Regular 2.5
- Headset:Syncros OE Press Fit E2 / Tapered 1.5"-1 1/8" OD 50/62mm / ID 44/56mm
Wheels and tyres:
- Front hub: Shimano HB-MT410-B CL / 15x110mm
- Rear hub: Shimano FH-MT410-B CL / Boost 12x148mm / Micro Spline
- Spokes: Stainless Black 15G / 1.8mm
- Rim: Syncros / 32H
- Tyres: Maxxis Rekon Race / 2.25" / 60TPI
- Pedals: Femin FP873ZU
General information
- Sizes: S, M, L, XL
- Colour: slate grey
- Weight: 12.60 kg
- Maximum total weight the bike can carry: 128 kg
- Brand: Scott
| (mm) | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
| A | 596.1 | 605.3 | 614.6 | 623.8 | 623.8 |
| B | 420.3 | 442.8 | 463.3 | 492.9 | 512.9 |
| C | 90 | 100 | 110 | 120 | 120 |
| D | 67.4 | 67.4 | 67.4 | 67.4 | 67.4 |
| E | 390 | 440 | 480 | 530 | 580 |
| F | 580 | 605 | 630 | 660 | 680 |
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