Scott Foil RC Ultimate

Scott has been building bikes since 1958, when Ed Scott started the company in Sun Valley, Idaho, and the Foil is the line where the brand puts its aerodynamic thinking to work. Scott designs the Foil around the idea that most road racing is decided at speed, in crosswinds, on flat and rolling roads where drag matters more than a few grams. The carbon frame is paired with a carbon fork, and the cockpit follows the same logic: the Syncros Creston iC SL Aero handlebar and stem are shaped for airflow and keep the front end clean. The Syncros Duncan SL Aero seatpost continues that approach at the back of the bike.

Drivetrain and braking

SRAM Red AXS E1 is the top of Sram's road range, and on this bike it covers nearly every moving part: electronic front and rear derailleurs, AXS shifters, a 12-speed Red XG-1290 E1 cassette in a 10-33 range, and a Red E1 chain. The crankset carries an integrated power meter and turns 48/35 chainrings. That is a mid-compact setup, and the tighter jump between rings suits riders who spend their time in the big ring on fast group rides but still want a low gear when the road tips up. The 10-tooth small cog keeps the top end usable when you are pushing on the flats or chasing on a descent.

Stopping comes from SRAM Red AXS E1 hydraulic disc brakes with Paceline X rotors, 160mm in front and 140mm in back. The bottom bracket is a SRAM DUB press-fit unit with ceramic bearings. Because shifting is wireless, there are no shift cables to route through the frame, which is a benefit on a bike where clean internal routing is part of…