Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Scott
2018 Scott Scale 970
Previous used estimate
$341 - $351
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2018 Scott Scale 970
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6%
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Overview
About this bike
Find your mountain and Scale it. The Scale 970's ultralight alloy frame, RockShox suspension, Shimano 2x10 drivetrain, and Syncros components create a durable and affordable hardtail designed for world-class speed. Alloy rims wrapped in grippy Maxxis tires offer confident tracking over a wide range of terrain, and Shimano hydraulic disc brakes offer precise speed control.
Specifications
- Subtype
- Cross Country
- Category
- Mountain
- Component Fork
- Rock Shox 30 Silver TK Solo Air, Tapered Steerer / Reb. Adj., Remote Lockout / 100mm travel
- Component Hubs
- Formula CL51, Shimano FH-RM35 CL
- Component Size
- Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, XX-Large
- Component Stem
- Syncros 6061 Alloy, oversize 31.8mm / 1 1/8" / 6° angle
- Product Family
- SCALE
- Component Chain
- KMC X10
- Component Color
- Black/Orange
- Component Frame
- Scale Alloy 6061 Custom Butted Tubing, Tapered HT / BB92 / Bridgeless Seatstays, Internal Cable Routing / replaceable hanger
- Component Brakes
- Shimano M365 Disc, 180/F and 160/Rmm SM-RT10 CL Rotor
- Component Pedals
- Wellgo M-21
- Component Saddle
- Syncros XR2.5
- Component Headset
- Syncros OE Press Fit / Tapered 1.5" - 1 1/8", OD 50/61mm / ID 44/55mm
- Component Cassette
- Shimano CS-HG50-10 / 11-36 T
- Component Crankset
- Shimano FC-MT500-10
- Component Shifters
- Shimano Deore SL-M6000 / Rapidfire plus, 2 way release
- Component Handlebar
- Syncros T-Bar / Alloy 6061, T shape Flat / 9° / 720mm
- Component Seat Post
- Syncros / 31.6x400mm
- Component Chainrings
- 36/26
- Component Front Tire
- Maxxis Ikon / 29 x 2.2 / 60TPI
- Component Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-MT500-PA / shell 41x89.5mm
- Component Rear Derailleur
- Shimano SLX RD-M7000-10 SGS, Shadow Plus / 20 Speed
- Component Front Derailleur
- Shimano Deore FD-M6025-H / 34.9
- Component Accessories Extras
- SCOTT RideLoc Remote
- Hubs
- Formula CL51, Shimano FH-RM35 CL
- Crankset
- Shimano FC-MT500-10
- Pedals
- Wellgo M-21
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-MT500-PA / shell 41x89.5mm
- Chain
- KMC X10
- Saddle
- Syncros XR2.5
- Handlebar
- Syncros T-Bar / Alloy 6061, T shape Flat / 9° / 720mm
- Headset
- Syncros OE Press Fit / Tapered 1.5" - 1 1/8", OD 50/61mm / ID 44/55mm
- Front Derailleur
- Shimano Deore FD-M6025-H / 34.9
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano SLX RD-M7000-10 SGS, Shadow Plus / 20 Speed
- Stem
- Syncros 6061 Alloy, oversize 31.8mm / 1 1/8" / 6° angle
- Accessories & Extras
- SCOTT RideLoc Remote
- Brakes
- Shimano M365 Disc, 180/F and 160/Rmm SM-RT10 CL Rotor
- Cassette
- Shimano CS-HG50-10 / 11-36 T
- Chainrings
- 36/26
- Fork
- Rock Shox 30 Silver TK Solo Air, Tapered Steerer / Reb. Adj., Remote Lockout / 100mm travel
- Frame
- Scale Alloy 6061 Custom Butted Tubing, Tapered HT / BB92 / Bridgeless Seatstays, Internal Cable Routing / replaceable hanger
- Seat Post
- Syncros / 31.6x400mm
- Shifters
- Shimano Deore SL-M6000 / Rapidfire plus, 2 way release
- Color
- Black/Orange
- Size
- XX-Large
- Front Tire
- Maxxis Ikon / 29 x 2.2 / 60TPI
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork and rear shock service intervals and check pivot bearings for play.