Scott Addict RC 25

The frame itself is molded from Scott's HMX carbon fiber, a high-modulus blend chosen to cut weight without giving up strength. Scott claims a 650-gram frame in a medium size with a 295-gram fork, a real drop from the previous-generation Addict. Every tube carries an airfoil profile, shaped to serve aerodynamics and stiffness together rather than trading one for the other. The rear dropout uses a sandwich design, seating the derailleur hanger into the frame before the thru-axle clamps down, reinforcing the part of the frame that takes the brunt of crashes and rough handling. Geometry follows the same race numbers as the rest of the RC range: a 73-degree head tube angle and 73.3-degree seat tube angle, with a longer reach and lower stack than Scott's endurance-oriented Addict, for a genuine race position rather than a relaxed one.

Sram's Rival AXS E1 groupset handles shifting wirelessly, with a power meter integrated directly into the crankset so you get ride data without bolting on a separate unit. The 48/35 chainrings pair with a 10-36 cassette, a wider spread than the Ultegra builds in the range, which gives you an easier gear for steep climbs at the cost of slightly tighter jumps between gears elsewhere. Sram's Rival AXS hydraulic disc brakes with 160mm and 140mm rotors handle stopping power. The wheel and tire package carries over from the Addict RC 20: Syncros Capital 40 CF II carbon wheels wrapped in Continental Grand Prix TR tires at 700x30, with room to run up to 700x34. The cockpit uses a separate…