Scale 965
OverviewAbout the Scott Scale 965
The Scott Scale 965 is a mountain bike, built on a aluminium frame, listed at $2,199.99. An off-road bike for trails, with grippy tyres and trail-ready geometry.
SizingWhat size Scale 965 do I need?
Enter your height to see the size we would start with.
| Size | Rider height | In feet |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 142 to 155 cm | 4 ft 8 in to 5 ft 1 in |
| S | 152 to 165 cm | 5 ft 0 in to 5 ft 5 in |
| M | 165 to 177 cm | 5 ft 5 in to 5 ft 10 in |
| L | 177 to 188 cm | 5 ft 10 in to 6 ft 2 in |
| XL | 188 to 198 cm | 6 ft 2 in to 6 ft 6 in |
Height is a starting point: arm and leg length, flexibility and riding style all matter, so a test ride beats any chart. How bike sizing works.
SpecificationsWhat we know
- Brand
- Scott
- Category
- Mountain
- Frame
- Aluminium
- Brakes
- Disc
- Price
- $2,199.99, RRP AUD (Bicycle Superstore)
Specs and pricing are listed in AUD and sourced from Australian retail listings. Confirm the current details and availability with the seller before purchase.
GeometrySize M
- Stack
- 605.3 mm
- Reach
- 442.8 mm
- Stack/reach
- 1.37
- Head angle
- 67.4 deg
- Seat angle
- 75 deg
- Wheelbase
- 1138.2 mm
- Chainstay
- 425 mm
- BB drop
- 60 mm
- Standover
- 786 mm
- Fork rake
- 42 mm
GearingRatios
Ratios are derived from the chainrings and cassette. They describe the gearing, not any rider's ability.
Drivetrain & buildFull specification
- Groupset
- Shimano SLX/Deore
- Shifting
- Mechanical
- Drive
- 1x
- Speeds
- 12
- Crank
- Shimano FC-MT512-1
- Chainrings
- 32
- Cassette
- Shimano Deore CS-M6100
- Rear derailleur
- Shimano SLX RD-M7100 SGS
- Brakes
- Shimano MT201 disc
- Rotors
- 180/160
- Wheelset
- Syncros R27
- Rim internal width
- 27 mm
- Stock tyre
- 29x2.4
- Fork material
- RockShox Judy Silver TK
- BB standard
- BB92
- Thru-axle
- 15x110mm front, 12x148mm rear
- Seatpost
- Syncros 31.6x400mm
- Cockpit
- Syncros alloy flat bar 740mm, alloy stem
- Saddle
- Syncros Belcarra 2.5
- UDH
- Yes
SuspensionMTB detail
- Front travel
- 100 mm
- Fork
- RockShox Judy Silver TK
- Wheel config
- 29
- Dropper
- No, rigid seatpost
- Discipline
- XC
- Suspension
- hardtail
Bike DNAWhat the numbers say
- Steering
- A 67.4 deg head angle points to balanced trail handling.
- Climbing
- Lowest ratio 0.63 is a very low climbing gear for steep or loaded climbs.
Derived from the published geometry and gearing above. It describes the numbers, not a ride test.
BikeFinder Data Profile: geometry and specification researched from published sources (retailer build + Scale platform geometry + backfill 2026-09-27: 99spokes.com), verified 2026-09-06. This is a specification analysis, not a physical ride review.
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