XC Frame - Scott Scale 40

4ndyW
4ndyW Posts: 68
edited July 2012 in MTB buying advice
Hi peoples, just wanted to know what people thought of the Scott Scale 40 frame. I would like to replace my aging Orange E-six. Any other similar suggestions also welcome.

Thanks

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  • njee20
    njee20 Posts: 9,613
    They're alright, I'd far sooner have a Whippet instead.
  • 4ndyW
    4ndyW Posts: 68
    Heard good things about the Whippet's, good suggestion. Will look into them some more.

    Any reason the Whippet over the Scott? I assume that the 40's are the same geo as the carbon version's.
  • njee20
    njee20 Posts: 9,613
    Carbon frame... alu frame... I'd have the carbon one.
  • Grill
    Grill Posts: 5,610
    I have a Scale 50. Absolutely love it, it's light, stiff and has perfect geometry for my style of riding. Give one a try as they're easy enough to find.
    English Cycles V3 | Cervelo P5 | Cervelo T4 | Trek Domane Koppenberg
  • Levi_501
    Levi_501 Posts: 1,105
    Nice frame, lovely ride and nice climber; however, I did purcahse a Trek 8500 frame over it.
  • 4ndyW
    4ndyW Posts: 68
    Yeah i do have a local shop that im sure will have them to ride (had a lovely spark last time i went in) So why did you go for the 8500 over the 40 in the end?
  • Levi_501
    Levi_501 Posts: 1,105
    Because it goes like a stabbed rat!
  • 4ndyW
    4ndyW Posts: 68
    haha nice :D
  • 4ndyW
    4ndyW Posts: 68
    Did you buy just the frame or complete? I am looking at just getting the Scale frame, wanted to compare against the Trek, but can't find one as a frame.
  • Levi_501
    Levi_501 Posts: 1,105
    I bought just the frame. It is quite difficult to buy Trek frames, but a decent dealer should help you out.

    8 Series frames are 500GBP

    viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=12789993&p=17082635#p17082635
  • 4ndyW
    4ndyW Posts: 68
    Nice price and thanks for the info, i think my LBS are Trek dealers. Still wanna look more into the Scale though, but your Trek option is looking very good too, thanks.

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