Scott Addict R2

amochrie
amochrie Posts: 73
edited January 2009 in Workshop
Was hoping someone could give me some advice...

Am looking at getting a Scott Addict R2 2008 model. I've got a great deal lined up but have read some conflicting info...the guy in my LBS says he has one and its a great all day rider, however in some of the reviews Ive read it says the ride is unforgiving due to the stiffness of the bike - apparently the moulded seat post is a contributing factor....

Can anyone give me some thoughts on this...anyone have one? Whats the ride like? I cant test ride one as the demo bike theyve got is way too small.

Also, Im a bit concerned about the fact the seat posted is fixed...does this cause major issues when transpoting the bike in a car....Im 6 foot 5 tall so any bike I buy has a massive frame anyway, I dont want to incurr any extra awkwardness if I cant get it in the car....

Any other feedback on this bike would be great...cheers

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  • wildmoustache
    wildmoustache Posts: 4,010
    try really hard to ride one. you don't want to shell out that cash then be dissappointed.

    that said, the forum/magazine testing consensus is that the Addict is a stiff and responsive frame but that comfort is not its strong point. Your large frame size makes a stiff frame a not bad idea ...

    ... in the absence of being able to ride one I would say go for it as it makes sense on paper!
  • amochrie
    amochrie Posts: 73
    Cheers for the advice...ill do my best to get hold of one...I suppose I could always ride the smaller frame they have in the shop and take it on the worst surface i can find! If my soine comes out of the top of my head ill know its too stiff!
  • wildmoustache
    wildmoustache Posts: 4,010
    amochrie wrote:
    Cheers for the advice...ill do my best to get hold of one...I suppose I could always ride the smaller frame they have in the shop and take it on the worst surface i can find! If my soine comes out of the top of my head ill know its too stiff!

    i can't really help on whether it will fit in your car (what kind of car?)

    you must be looking at an XL frame which, with an ISP, will be a monster. It would not i suspect fit in my bike boxes though would fit in some of the bigger big backs (Pro Bike Kits bags are massive and good).

    If travelling is a concern I would say look for one without the ISP. No point saving a couple of hundred quid and then not being able to transport it.
  • thiscocks
    thiscocks Posts: 549
    The moulded seat post is supposed to add to the comfort I heard. I rode the lower Addict model (without the moulded seat post), and thought it was very comfortable. I also rode the cr1 and couldn't really tell any difference...

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