Review: Scott Spark 940
The Scott Spark is an iconic cross-country and marathon race bike. While it may have been tempting to stick to a successful formula, Scott took the bold move to completely redesign the Spark range. For 2017, forget what you knew about the Scott Spark as everything from suspension design, geometry, and even the intended riding […]
First Look Friday: Scott Spark; Volvo Bike Rack; MRP Ramp Control Cartridge
First Look Friday is an introduction to the gear that we are currently testing for review. This week we’ve got the brand new Scott Spark; a Volvo bike rack, and MRP’s Ramp Control Cartridge. Scott Spark 940 Since July, when the new Scott Spark range was announced, I’ve been itching to give one a ride. […]
SCOTT Sports Africa bids farewell to African MTB Team
SCOTT Sports Africa announced on Thursday that it would not be extending its title sponsorship of the African MTB Team, officially known as SCOTT LCB Factory Racing, beyond 2016. What started as a support structure by SCOTT back in 2012 for Philip Buys, who got a late call up to compete at the 2012 Olympics […]
Video: The Hunt for Glory – The Glorious Chapter
On August 21st 2016, N1NO Schurter completed his collection of Olympic medals by winning Gold in Rio de Janeiro, after winning the Bronze medal in Beijing in 2008, and Silver in London in 2012. The 5x UCI MTB World Champion had not only set himself the biggest goal, but also put himself under tremendous pressure […]
Video: The Hunt for Glory – New Bike Day
What does it take to be a champion? World class talent, world class drive, and world class equipment. To develop the best products, it is important to get feedback from the best athletes in the world in order to create podium worthy bikes. Check out how Nino shaped the development of the new Scale and […]
Scott announce all-new Spark and Scale bikes
Scott have announced an all-new Spark platform which will support three different bikes, Spark RC, Spark and Spark Plus. The Spark is a completely new bike and you don’t need to look further than the suspension design to see that. The old top link design has being replaced with a spanking new single-pivot rocker link […]
Video: Chasing Trail – Neko Mulally
A few years back Neko Mulally decided to make the move to Brevard, North Carolina. One look at this edit will make the decisions behind that move pretty clear.
Scott LCB Factory Racing add Olympic focus in 2016
Philip Buys, one of South Africa’s most successful mountain bike racers, will continue to lead the SCOTT LCB Factory Racing professional mountain bike team in 2016. But being an Olympic year, the team will have dual objectives. The four-man squad remains unchanged from 2015 and comprises Buys, a London Olympian and former multiple African and […]
Nino Schurter extends contract until 2020
Nino Schurter of SCOTT-Odlo MTB Racing has extended his contract ahead of schedule for another four years until 2020. The 29 year old MTB Cross-Country World Champion, together with Team Manager Thomas Frischknecht, have committed to racing under the SCOTT umbrella and to leading a strong team of young riders to the top. With this […]
Review: Scott Genius Plus 720
Plus bikes are designed to help give mountain bike riders more traction on the trails. SCOTT Sports was one of the first big players to launch 27.5+ bikes, with four models and 11 options in their Scale (Hardtail) and Genius (Dual Suspension) platforms. Courtesy of SCOTT Sports SA and Olympic Cycles, we were sent a […]
First Look Friday: Scott Genius Plus 720, Brunox Deo, Versus Socks
First Look Friday is an introduction to the products that we are currently testing for review. This week we’re featuring the Scott Genius Plus 720, Brunox Deo, and Versus Socks. Scott Genius Plus 720 Scott was one of the first big players to launch “Plus” bikes in both Scale (Hardtail) and Genius (Dual Suspension) platforms. […]
Review: Scott Genius 740
Scott’s Genius range of bikes have formed part of their line-up for more than a decade and has undergone numerous refinements since its introduction. In 2013, the Genius was launched in 27.5″ and 29” wheels sizes with the 27.5″ 700 series featuring 150mm of travel, while the 29″ 900 series have 130mm of travel. SCOTT […]