Scott Sizing Advice

jon33

Hi all

Some advice regarding the sizing of Scott bikes needed please, I'm looking t the current offers on the Scott Foils and CR1s. No where local to have a look but what size would you recommend for a 6foot rider?

Currently riding a 56 specialized allez which fits fine.

Thanks in advance

Maxxypriest

Currently got a CR1 Pro in 56 (L) with a 90mm stem

Perfect fit for me at 5ft 11

odessouky

Hi
I had a Scott CR1 Comp 2010 54cm which I regrettably sold.
It fit me very well.
I am 179cm, 5ft 10.

jon33

Maxxypriest wrote:

Currently got a CR1 Pro in 56 (L) with a 90mm stem

Perfect fit for me at 5ft 11

Happy with the CR1 Pro? Currently the bike I was looking at!

I'm 182cm (quite leggy) so almost the same height!

mallorcajeff

Im just over 5.10 and ride an addict 56 large. Coule get away with a 54 and a long stem but depends on how you like your bike. Personally id go for a 56.

jonny_trousers

I'm just over 5'10 and ride a 54 CR1 SL with a 90mm stem. It fits me nicely. Just goes to show how different we all are.

jon33

Anyone have any experience with the Foil's? Seems like the CR1 is more popular!

Father Faff

I'm 5'11" with 32" inside leg and 56cm Scott CR1 (2005) fits me perfect with 100mm stem. I wouldn't want any bigger. If you can why don't you try an Addict - impressive bike if you want something racier than a CR1 but reasonably comfortable. I haven't tried a Foil but it supposedly has a harder ride and might be a bit wearing over a longer distance - but it is a top favourite for racers. However why you would consider a CR1 in the same breath as a Foil I am not sure - rather different bikes!

paul2718

I'm just over 6' and have a 56cm Foil. 120mm stem at present, may try 130mm soon.

The thing to do might be to take some basic measurements from your existing bike and test them against the published geometries. The CR1 and Foil are quite different though.

OTOH a chap at my LBS is about my height, but has longer legs. He ran a 58cm Foil over the last couple of years, our bikes are setup to about the same saddle-bars distance, but with the smaller frame he would struggle with the drop to the bars. But, give your 56cm Allez, I'd expect you to suit the same size Scott frame.

BTW Foil is great.

Paul

jon33

paul2718 wrote:

I'm just over 6' and have a 56cm Foil. 120mm stem at present, may try 130mm soon.

The thing to do might be to take some basic measurements from your existing bike and test them against the published geometries. The CR1 and Foil are quite different though.

OTOH a chap at my LBS is about my height, but has longer legs. He ran a 58cm Foil over the last couple of years, our bikes are setup to about the same saddle-bars distance, but with the smaller frame he would struggle with the drop to the bars. But, give your 56cm Allez, I'd expect you to suit the same size Scott frame.

BTW Foil is great.

Paul

Great idea, a quick comparison shows that the Allez seems on the bigger side, think I'm going to have to go for a drive at the weekend and find somewhere that stocks them!

Grill

jon33 wrote:

Anyone have any experience with the Foil's? Seems like the CR1 is more popular!

I've had a couple. Just shy of 6ft and I ride them in a 54 with a 110mm stem and the saddle quite far forward. Worth noting that the 54 comes with a 10mm setback post and the 56 has a 25mm setback post.

norvernrob

I have a 54 foil with 110mm stem and it fits perfectly. I'm 5'9 with a 32" inside leg. A 54 would be ok if you're flexible as you'd need the seatpost out a long way and the front end is quite low.

Measured against my old 54 bike (a Sab) the foil has a 2cm longer wheelbase and is 2cm lower to the top of the top tube (just under 78cm stand over height if I remember rightly).

I did 103 miles on mine yesterday and got off without a single ache, apart from my ar*e as I realised the saddle is too narrow for me.

Maxxypriest

jon33 wrote:

Maxxypriest wrote:

Currently got a CR1 Pro in 56 (L) with a 90mm stem

Perfect fit for me at 5ft 11

Happy with the CR1 Pro? Currently the bike I was looking at!

I'm 182cm (quite leggy) so almost the same height!

Yup - very happy with it and believe you can get some cracking deals on new ones

Highly recommended for that price!

canny_lad

5' 9" with a 32" inside leg and I ride a 56cm CR1 with a 100mm stem. The Solace looks a nice bike but as it's new not may deals on it yet I guess?

borisface

Recently acquired a 58cm foil. I'm 6'1". Still fiddling with the position as only ridden a few times. It seems a bit bigger than a 58cm felt that I have i.e. less seatpost showing and seems to have a relatively high headtube which is great for me as I'm old and not all that flexible anymore. Use it with a 110mm stem but may need to go to 120mm. I'd suggest comparing the size tables from your current bike with those on the scott website.

It is an awesome bike, really fast. The best that I have ridden by a long way. It is a firm ride but unlike a lot of the reviewers I haven't found it uncomfortable. Did 5hrs and 3,000m climbing the other day and it, and I, was fine. The caveat is that I live in Portugal where the roads are super-smooth apart from the odd section of cobbles.

But then if you want something that's super-comfy get a Bob Jackson.

Bozman

Roughly 5'10", 32.5 inside leg, 54 CR1 with a 100mm stem.

rjsmith

I used to ride a 56cm Tarmac. Now on my 56cm Foil with the same set up position wise.

jon33

So I've found somewhere localish that has (hopefully) both bikes in store. Guess I'll have a try of both! Thanks for all the advice and comments

jon33

Currently having a dilemma to choose which bike I want, couldn't try a foil today but got chance to try an Addict 10.

Lovely bike (more than I want to pay really but Westbrook have a 36month finance deal...) very like and a massive upgrade on my Specialized.

Feedback from the store about the Foil is it is uncomfortable and the Addict is much nicer (maybe because that's the only one the sell who knows)

Anyone had chance to try both? Is the Foil really that much more uncomfortable that an Addict?

Escher303

I'm a smidge over 6 foot at 183cm, 33.5 inch inside leg. I have two Addicts, both 56, one slammed with 120mm stem and my race bike has 130mm stem. Fit me perfectly. Addicts are awesome bikes. Not ridden a Foil.

savvasstavridis

I've ridden a CR1 2013 (56cm, 100mm stem, 25mm seatpost offset) for 4700 miles. I am 5ft11 tall. It fits me fine, the saddle is quite at the front, I should try a zero offset seatpost sometime, but generally I think it is the right size for me.

Father Faff

jon33 wrote:

Currently having a dilemma to choose which bike I want, couldn't try a foil today but got chance to try an Addict 10.

Lovely bike (more than I want to pay really but Westbrook have a 36month finance deal...) very like and a massive upgrade on my Specialized.

Feedback from the store about the Foil is it is uncomfortable and the Addict is much nicer (maybe because that's the only one the sell who knows)

Anyone had chance to try both? Is the Foil really that much more uncomfortable that an Addict?

What size Addict did you try? Did the shop fit you properly to the bike? You sound more like an Addict than a Foil sort of person but it may depend on the terrain you are riding. I live in a hilly area with poor road surfaces so would myself opt for an Addict because it is so light and more comfortable, but if you live in a flatter area you may prefer the more aggressive, heavier but more aero Foil. I believe pro riders often swop between Foils and Addicts depending on how hilly a stage is.

Grill

jon33 wrote:

Currently having a dilemma to choose which bike I want, couldn't try a foil today but got chance to try an Addict 10.

Lovely bike (more than I want to pay really but Westbrook have a 36month finance deal...) very like and a massive upgrade on my Specialized.

Feedback from the store about the Foil is it is uncomfortable and the Addict is much nicer (maybe because that's the only one the sell who knows)

Anyone had chance to try both? Is the Foil really that much more uncomfortable that an Addict?

The Foil is not uncomfortable (many 200-400 mile rides on mine), although it is stiffer than the Addict.