Review: “Ridiculously fast yet super-easy to live with as an everyday bike” cycling scottsports
space is constantly in a state of flux as relaxed UCI legislation and the need for speed continues to reshape every new iteration, rendering many contemporary bikes instantly obsolete in the process. That's what this all-new Scott Foil RC Pro has done – not just to its predecessor but to some of its rivals, too, thanks to myriad changes to its frame blueprint. It's ridiculously fast yet super-easy to live with as an everyday bike, and that's what makes it so special.
The design of the new Foil has been developed in partnership with aerodynamicist Simon Smart of Drag2Zero and the results are glaringly obvious. The rather shallow kammtail shapes of its predecessor have been replaced by more sculptural, almost time-trial-bike levels of tubing which we've seen liberally applied on recent bikes such as the Orbea Orca Aero.
It's available in seven sizes spanning XXS to XXL . Our test bike is a small . Not surprisingly, its geometry is pretty racy, with a 527mm stack and 389mm reach. The 72-degree head angle and 74-degree seat angle are relatively steep, making for rather lively handling manners.The Scott Foil RC Pro is an easy bike to ride. There's nothing particularly awkward when it comes to setting things up, and the riding position – although racy and slammed – feels comfortable when strapped in.
This theme continues when the road ahead turns into spaghetti. The front end of the bike tracks predictably, instilling a heightened sense of assurance and an almost telepathic connection. It's just a matter of choosing your line, turning in and accelerating out of the corner. Of course, the Shimano Dura-Ace brakes have a lot to do with this sense of connection, allowing you to brake later thanks to the appreciable levels of modulation afforded by the new system.
The cockpit is a Syncros Creston iC SL integrated bar-stem arrangement, an update over the previous generation. It's appreciably stiff and complements the other touchpoint, a Syncros Belcarra V-Concept 1.0 saddle.
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