Scale 980
OverviewAbout the Scott Scale 980
The Scott Scale 980 is a mountain bike, built on a aluminium frame, listed at $2,099.99. An off-road bike for trails, with grippy tyres and trail-ready geometry.
SizingWhat size Scale 980 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
- Model year
- 2025
- Category
- Mountain
- Frame
- Aluminium
- Brakes
- Disc
- Price
- $2,099.99, RRP AUD (Bicycle Superstore, checked 28 Sep 2026)
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
- 44 mm
GearingRatios
Ratios are derived from the chainrings and cassette. They describe the gearing, not any rider's ability.
Drivetrain & buildFull specification
- Groupset
- Shimano Deore
- Shifting
- Mechanical
- Drive
- 1x
- Speeds
- 12
- Crank
- Shimano FC-MT512-1
- Chainrings
- 32
- Cassette
- Shimano Deore CS-M6100
- Rear derailleur
- Shimano Deore RD-M6100 SGS
- Brakes
- Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc
- Rotors
- 180/160
- Wheelset
- Syncros X-27, Formula hubs
- Stock tyre
- 29x2.4
- Fork material
- SR Suntour X1 32 RL-R
- 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
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 (scott-sports.com + retailer geometry + backfill 2026-09-27: bicyclesuperstore.com.au), verified 2026-09-06. This is a specification analysis, not a physical ride review.
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