Scott Plasma RC Ultimate
In stock at 2 shops in Miami and New York City
Prices and stock checked Oct 22.
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Scott Plasma RC Ultimate Bike is Scott's highest-specification triathlon platform — a Race Concept build developed alongside elite athletes and shaped through extensive wind tunnel testing and CFD analysis. The frame and fork are built from Plasma 6 HMX Carbon, Scott's top-tier carbon grade, with every tube profile, junction, and surface transition refined to manage airflow around the rider-bike system as a unified whole. HMX is Scott's highest-modulus carbon designation, used here in both the main triangle and the fork — a stiffness profile that translates directly into efficient power transfer when you're holding a sustained effort in the aero position. Triathlon aerodynamics are a full-system problem: the athlete, cockpit, frame, and wheels all contribute to drag, and the Plasma RC's development addresses each element in relation to the others rather than optimizing the frame in isolation.
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The geometry is built for triathlon racing rather than adapted from a road platform. A 75.2-degree seat tube angle — held consistent across all five sizes from XS through XL — places you in a forward, hip-open position that supports sustained power output through long bike legs while keeping the legs available for the run. Stack numbers are low, enabling an aggressive front-end position for athletes with the flexibility and fit to hold it. The Syncros Plasma 6 HMX seatpost with Ritchey WCS clamp provides precise saddle height and setback adjustment. Up front, the Syncros Creston iC TRI integrated triathlon bar — 400mm wide with Syncros E1 carbon extensions — keeps the aero position locked in and the cockpit profile clean from bar to bottom bracket. The 410mm chain stay length is consistent across all sizes, contributing to a predictable, stable handling character whether you're in an XS or an XL.
The drivetrain is fully SRAM Red AXS E1, Scott's choice for the top of the Plasma range. Front and rear derailleurs, crankset, cassette, and chain are all drawn from the same…
