First launched in 2007, the Addict is Scott’s dedicated lightweight climbing bike , and after being on the UCI’s List of Approved Models of Framesets for some time, spy photos have finally surfaced on a Weight Weenies thread revealing what appears to be the latest iteration of the Scott Addict RC. Weight Weenies @Esbeny Despite Team DSM-Firmenich PostNL exclusively riding the Scott Foil RC for all stages of this year’s Tour de France, Scott also offers the Addict, a bike specifically designed for climbers.
Last updated in 2020, the Addict is now well due a refresh. Rather than following the trend of many road bike manufacturers, Scott has opted to stay committed to a dedicated climbing bike rather than adopting the ‘ one bike to rule them all ‘ approach.
This marks the fifth generation of the Scott Addict, if you count the switch to disc brakes in 2016. Over the years, the Addict has been part of some notable victories, including 11 of Mark Cavendish’s record-breaking Tour de France stage wins. 2024 UCI approved frame list scott addict The appearance of the Addict on the UCI’s approved list earlier this year hinted at an upcoming release, but it has taken some time for photos to surface. When a brand seeks approval for a new frameset, it sends the drawings over to the UCI, which then checks that the design conforms with the rules (the finished frameset itself isn’t sent in; these aren’t safety checks after all).
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