SCOTT Addict RC

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Summary of Reviews

We have read all expert and user reviews on the SCOTT Addict RC. In summary, this is what cyclists think.

9 reasons to buy

  • This bike comes in five builds: the top-end Addict RC Ultimate (SRAM) and the Shimano-equipped RC Pro, 10, 20, and 30.
  • The Addict RC Ultimate is the lightest production race bike on the market.
  • Experts agree the Addict RC is an exceptional climbing bike.
  • Testers praise the bike for its quick, effortless acceleration and efficient power transfer.
  • The Addict RC comes in seven sizes, with size-specific geometry, cranks, stem length, and (modern) handlebar widths.
  • One reviewer says the bike's handling is confident yet nimble and quick to react without feeling skittish.
  • The handlebar (all builds) has an integrated T25 and 6mm Hex key that covers all adjustments.
  • Testers enjoy the ride comfort, even over cobbles and imperfect tarmac.
  • The Addict RC has clearance for 34mm tires.

7 reasons not to buy

  • Testers say the 1170g ultra-light Syncros Capital SL 40mm wheelset (RC Ultimate) is susceptible to crosswinds.
  • The Addict RC Pro and RC 10 builds don’t come with power meters, which disappoints testers, given their price.
  • Press-fit bottom brackets, like those used on the Addict RC, are prone to creaking and more difficult to service than threaded alternatives.
  • Multiple testers find the 130mm-wide Syncros Belcarra saddle too narrow.
  • SCOTT doesn’t include its computer mount, even with the eye-wateringly expensive RC Ultimate.
  • The Schwalbe Aerothon tires (RC Ultimate) are not tubeless-ready.
  • A reviewer punctures the stock 30mm Schwalbe One TLE tires (RC 30) after five minutes of testing.

Bottom line

SCOTT’s Addict RC is a pure climbing race bike that experts consider among the best in the category. It’s available in five builds: RC Ultimate, Pro, 10, 20, and 30. Testers praise the exceptional climbing ability, rapid acceleration, “impressive” power transfer, effortless steering, and confident yet agile handling. The ride comfort over broken pavement and cobbles also impresses. Reviewers bemoan the press-fit BB and absence of power meters on the premium RC Pro and RC 10 builds. But overall, experts say the “phenomenal” Addict RC is among the best lightweight race bikes on the market.

Expert Reviews

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Cade Media

Why Did SCOTT Do This? – New Addict RC

It’s a performance bike for performance-focused riders and bike racers.

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Cycling Weekly

SCOTT Addict RC First Ride Review: What’s It Really Like to Ride a 5.9kg Hyperbike?

Yes, it’s astonishingly light at 5.9kg, but it’s also stiff, playful, and incredibly fun to ride.

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Review: SCOTT Addict RC Is Brilliant Plus It’s the New Lightweight King

The SCOTT Addict RC is one of the best bikes I can remember riding.

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Gran Fondo

First Ride: New SCOTT Addict RC 2025 in Review – Lightweight Rules the World?

With its precise, responsive handling, rapid acceleration, and premium components, it’s a versatile choice for nearly every type of roadie.

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outdoorbros

Like to Climb? New SCOTT Addict RC 2025

The RC Pro performed flawlessly. The road feedback and the road feel, and the way that it handles, is phenomenal.

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First Look: SCOTT’s Addict RC Pro Was Worth the Five-Year Wait

As for our first ride impressions, this bike flies uphill, can handle some rough roads, and will surely catch some retro eyes parked outside the cafe stop.

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brujulabike

We Tested the New SCOTT Addict RC Pro 2025, a Bike With Few Rivals

… within this segment, the new SCOTT Addict RC 2025 has great arguments to be one of the leaders.

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SCOTT Addict RC Road Bike Review

This is as good as a bike can be right now, and for 2025 so far, that makes the Addict RC Ultimate utterly phenomenal.

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Escape Collective

In for Review: SCOTT Addict RC Ultimate Hits the Scales at 5.9KG

… the initial feeling of the new Addict RC was just how composed it felt… I was impressed to feel at home so quickly.

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Rennrad News

New SCOTT Addict RC Ultimate in Review: 5.9KG – Lightest Racing Bike in the World? [German]

No other production bike currently known to us can truly compete with the top-of-the-line SCOTT Addict RC Ultimate.

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New SCOTT Addict RC 2025: The World’s Lightest Bike, Under 6KG! [Spanish]

… the RC Pro features greater filtration in the frame, making it one of the most complete race bikes available today.

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SCOTT Addict RC Ultimate | The Secrets of Pidcock’s 5.9KG Bike [Italian]

Quick uphill, fast on the flat, extremely agile downhill.

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