SCOTT

SCOTT dates back to 1958, when Ed Scott revolutionized skiing by inventing the first aluminum ski pole. SCOTT continues to bring  innovative products to market, which is why Higher Gear carries SCOTT Cycles.

Here are just some of the cycling innovations from SCOTT as highlighted on the SCOTT USA website:

1989 First Aero Bar: one of the most significant product innovations in the history of cycling, the aerodynamic handlebar was utilized by American Greg Lemond in his 1989 Tour de France win.

2001 Lightest Road Bike Frame Worldwide: (less than 1 kg)  topped in 2003 by the CR1, the lightest road bike frame on the market (895 gr).

2003 The Genius – “A Revolutionary Mountain Bike”: a new concept of a full-suspension bike with a shock that’s adjustable into three different modes (lock-out mode, all-travel mode, and traction mode). Pretty soon magazines were filled with reports on the new Genius. The success of the Genius bike was highlighted by Thomas Frischknecht’s victory in the marathon event at the World Championships.

Lightest Triathlon Bike on the Market: Utilizing its proprietary CR1 technology, SCOTT developed a state-of-the-art triathlon frame; the PLASMA, which was 980 grams light. Add the integrated aero seatpost at 300 grams and the result was the world’s lightest aero carbon frame with triathlon-specific geometry.

The Addict Frame: The Addict is one of the lightest road frames available, just 790 grams with integrated seat post (165 grams). When combined with SCOTT’s new, slimmer carbon IMP™ fork that weighs just 330 grams, the new Addict bike weighs an amazing 5.9 kg.

Lightest Frame/Shock Combination in the World: By applying its revolutionary new Integrated Molding Process (IMP™) to its already proven CR1 technology and new Nude TC™ shock, SCOTT produced the lightest full suspension bike available.

Twin Loc Suspension Technology for Bikes: The Twin Loc lever allows the rider to keep both hands on the handlebars while selecting the desired travel settings or fully locking the suspension. Riders can switch between, full travel, traction mode, and now complete lockout of both fork and Equalizer 2 TC shock.

The SCOTT Scale MTB: Weighing less than 899 grams, the Scale is the lightest MTB carbon frame ever produced. World Champion Nino Schurter wins with the new Scale 899 the Overall MTB World Cup 2011.

Genius LT Bike Redefines All-Mountain: LT stands for long travel, necessary in all-mountain situations where the descents are nasty, but you plan to climb to the top. No problem when you have the lightest all-mountain carbon frame with 185 mm and the 110 mm of travel available and, thanks to Twin Loc, you can lock it out.

Higher Gear is thrilled to be a SCOTT Dealer. Have a look at the SCOTT USA catalog for their latest bikes. And come to our shops to take one out on the road.