SCOTT Foil RC
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Weight
15.32, 15.98, 17.2, 17.99, 18.5 lb
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Summary of Reviews
We have read all expert and user reviews on the SCOTT Foil RC. In summary, this is what cyclists think.
11 reasons to buy
- SCOTT offers the Foil RC in five builds: the top-end Ultimate and entry-level 30 with SRAM groupsets, and the Pro, 10, and 20 with different tiers of Shimano Di2.
- Testers agree the Foil RC rides extremely fast on flats, thanks to the aero frame design and stiff bottom-bracket area.
- The Foil RC sits at the lighter end of aero road bikes, with the Ultimate build weighing 15.32lb.
- Reviewers say the handling is lively, agile, and sharp, yet predictable and confident at high speeds.
- Each build comes in seven sizes (47-61cm), all with size-specific geometry.
- Experts appreciate the above-average comfort and vibration damping of the three-piece seatpost and integrated cockpit (Ultimate, Pro).
- The frame has clearance for tires up to 30mm. A tester fits a 32mm rear tire on the Pro.
- Testers note the Foil RC climbs surprisingly well for an aero bike, maintaining speed on rolling terrain and shorter climbs.
- The Foil RC is compatible with both electronic and mechanical drivetrains.
- Experts describe the geometry as “racy,” with a low but not overly aggressive riding position, thanks to the relatively long head tube.
- The Foil RC has racked up Tour de France stage wins and World Tour victories.
6 reasons not to buy
- The fully integrated cockpit (Ultimate, Pro) limits adjustability, and SCOTT offers no option to customize bar width, stem length, or crank length when ordering online. It also doesn't specify bar width or crank length on its website.
- Only the Ultimate build comes with a power meter.
- The Syncros Duncan SL seatpost requires cleaning and greasing every 1,000 kilometers (621 miles).
- An expert complains of flex in the Syncros Creston iC SL Aero handlebar (Ultimate, Pro) when pedaling out of the saddle.
- The RC 30 comes with regular clincher tires, not the tubeless-ready items supplied with other builds.
- The warranty length drops from five years to three if the bike isn't serviced at least once a year by an authorised SCOTT dealer.
Bottom line
The Foil RC is SCOTT’s race-winning aero road bike, available in five builds: Ultimate, Pro, 10, 20, and 30. Experts praise the “super-fast” speed on flats, and the blend of aero, light weight, and compliance. The agile-yet-predictable handling, reasonable comfort levels, and solid climbing ability for an aero bike also impress. However, the integrated cockpit lacks adjustability, and acceleration feels sluggish from a standstill. The lack of a power meter, except on the top-end Ultimate build, also disappoints. Overall, experts place the Foil RC among the top aero race bikes and deem it a serious all-rounder.Expert Reviews
85/100 based on 5 rated expert reviewsSCOTT Foil RC Pro 2023
SCOTT Foil RC Ultimate Review – The Foil’s Paradox Is Finally Answered
2023 SCOTT Foil RC Pro Review
Test – SCOTT Foil RC Ultimate: Aero, Fast and, Listen Up, Comfortable Too [Italian]
SCOTT Foil RC Ultimate in the Test [German]
SCOTT Foil RC Pro Road Bike Review
SCOTT Foil RC Pro Review
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First Review: SCOTT Foil RC Ultimate 2023 Aero Bike – New Star in the Aero Sky?
SCOTT Foil RC Ultimate 2023, We Test in Depth the New Model of the Brand
SCOTT Foil RC 10 Road Test [Italian]
SCOTT Foil RC 2023 – First Test of the Aero Road Bike [German]
SCOTT Foil RC Does Everything Better Than Its Predecessor [Dutch]
SCOTT Foil Ultimate RC 2023 Long-Term Test [German]
SCOTT Foil RC Ultimate [French]
Test: We Tested the SCOTT Foil RC Pro, Much More Than an Aero Concept [Spanish]
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