{"id":48955,"date":"2023-05-04T16:00:28","date_gmt":"2023-05-04T14:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=727141"},"modified":"2023-05-04T16:35:47","modified_gmt":"2023-05-04T14:35:47","slug":"scott-says-new-plasma-rc-tt-is-the-fastest-bike-its-ever-made","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/scott-says-new-plasma-rc-tt-is-the-fastest-bike-its-ever-made\/","title":{"rendered":"Scott says new Plasma RC TT is the fastest bike it\u2019s ever made"},"content":{"rendered":"

New cockpit is “the most adjustable\u201d on the market <\/p>

By Jack Evans\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Thursday, 04 May 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Scott claims its new Plasma RC TT is \u201cthe fastest bike\u201d it has ever made, beating its predecessor by 33 seconds over 40km at the same power output.<\/p>\n

The Plasma RC TT produces less drag at 55km\/h through greater integration, while improving stability at speed, according to Scott.<\/p>\n

The Swiss brand says the time trial bike\u2019s Syncros Creston iC TT system is the world\u2019s most adjustable integrated time trial cockpit.<\/p>\n

The official launch comes almost a year after we first spotted a new Scott time trial bike<\/a> at the 2022 Giro d\u2019Italia<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Scott Plasma RC TT is available as a frameset and cockpit-only in sizes small (49cm), medium (54cm) and large (58cm) for \u20ac7,999.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s compatible with hydraulic disc brakes<\/a> and electronic groupsets<\/a>, and has maximum tyre clearance of 30mm, according to Scott.<\/p>\n

Faster and lighter<\/h2>\n
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Scott claims the new frame is lighter, as well as more aero.<\/span><\/figcaption> EltoroMedia.com<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Scott says it used Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) with help from aero experts Drag2Zero to identify the most efficient tube shapes.<\/p>\n

It then conducted wind tunnel testing on a modular version of the bike. Scott says its testing revealed a shorter seat tube produced a two-watt efficiency saving when a rider was on the bike, despite a longer seat tube being more aerodynamic without a rider.<\/p>\n

The finished product is typical of modern time trial bikes<\/a>, such as the Pinarello Bolide<\/a>, although it also bears a strong resemblance to the brand\u2019s latest aero road bike<\/a>, the Scott Foil RC.<\/a><\/p>\n

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A modular version of the bike was tested in the wind tunnel.<\/span><\/figcaption> Scott<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Deep truncated aerofoil tubes are paired with dropped seatstays and an aero seatpost. However, the narrowness of the Scott Plasma RC TT\u2019s head tube stands out (more on this later).<\/p>\n

Besides being more aerodynamic, the brand claims the new Plasma RC TT frameset is 12 per cent lighter than the previous version.<\/p>\n

Scott claims the Plasma RC TT is 33 seconds quicker over a 40km time trial compared to the previous version, when ridden at an identical power output.<\/p>\n

Scott says that figure was calculated using real-world testing, rather than just race simulations.<\/p>\n

More stable geometry<\/h2>\n
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Scott says geometry tweaks make the steering less twitchy at speed.<\/span><\/figcaption> Chris Auld <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Scott says it shortened the RC Plasma TT\u2019s fork offset <\/a>and increased the trail by 5.2mm in order to slow the steering and make the bike more stable at speed.<\/p>\n

Although this geometry<\/a> change doesn\u2019t deliver immediate benefit in the wind tunnel, Scott claims a rider can stay in their most aerodynamic position for longer on a more stable bike.<\/p>\n

Greater integration<\/h2>\n
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The slim head tube is said to reduce frontal area and therefore drag.<\/span><\/figcaption> Eltoromedia.com<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

As we noticed last year, the Scott Plasma RC TT has a very slim head tube.<\/p>\n

The brand says its patented slotted headset <\/a>design allows cables to run directly through the headset.<\/p>\n

This removes the need for clearance for the cables<\/a> to pass around the steerer and allows the use of a smaller upper bearing, according to Scott.<\/p>\n

Therefore, the head tube can be narrower than previously possible, which Scott claims reduces drag as it lowers the bike\u2019s frontal area.<\/p>\n

The brand says this design also makes it easier to dismantle the fork and cockpit, for example when flying with your bike<\/a>, because the cables do not need to be disconnected.<\/p>\n

Customisable cockpit<\/h2>\n
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Scott says it designed the cockpit to fit all Team DSM riders.<\/span><\/figcaption> Eltoromedia.com<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Scott says it analysed bike fit measurements from the Team DSM men\u2019s, women\u2019s and junior teams to create \u201cthe most adjustable integrated time trial cockpit on the market\u201d.<\/p>\n

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The extensions can be adjusted laterally by five degrees.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

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The Syncros Creston IC TT system has adjustable and interchangeable parts that enable riders to finely tune the width, height, length and angle.<\/p>\n

According to Scott, this enables all riders to find their most aerodynamic, physiologically efficient and comfortable position within the latest UCI technical regulations<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For example, the stem comes in three different sizes (85, 105 and 125mm).<\/p>\n

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Time trial positions have risen higher recently.<\/span><\/figcaption> Eltoromedia.com<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The stack height of the armrests can be raised by up to 145mm to suit different degrees of hip flexibility<\/a> and a rider\u2019s individual time trial positions<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The vertical angle of the extensions can be adjusted from horizontal up to 15 degrees, while the grip angle is adjustable from 13 to 53 degrees to find the perfect hand position.<\/p>\n

The position of the arm pads can also be adjusted for comfort. The extensions can be lengthened or shortened by up to 30mm to allow for different arm lengths.<\/p>\n

The extensions can be adjusted laterally by up to five degrees to change hand spacing.<\/p>\n

Scott Plasma RC TT spec<\/h2>\n
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The WorldTour build includes Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 remote shifters.<\/span><\/figcaption> Eltoromedia.com<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Scott says Romain Bardet, the Team DSM GC contender, has been riding the Scott Plasma RC TT with a Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200 groupset<\/a> and finishing kit from Scott\u2019s house brand<\/a> Syncros.<\/p>\n

Frame<\/strong>: Scott Plasma RC TT<\/p>\n

Rear derailleur<\/strong>: Shimano Dura-Ace RD-R9250<\/p>\n

Front derailleur<\/strong>: Shimano Dura-Ace FD-9250 Di2<\/p>\n

Shifters<\/strong>: Shimano Dura-Ace ST-R9180<\/p>\n

Remote shifter<\/strong>: Shimano Dura-Ace SW-R9160<\/p>\n

Brakes<\/strong>: Shimano Dura-Ace BR-R9270 hydraulic disc<\/p>\n

Rotors<\/strong>: Shimano RT-MT900 140mm<\/p>\n

Crankset<\/strong>: Shimano Dura-Ace FC-R9200 Power meter Hollowtech 54\/40T<\/p>\n

Cassette<\/strong>: Shimano Dura-Ave CS-R9200 11-30t<\/p>\n

Chain<\/strong>: Shimano Dura-Ace CN-M9100 12-speed<\/p>\n

Handlebar<\/strong>: Syncros Creston iC TT<\/p>\n

Pedals<\/strong>: Shimano Dura-Ace PD9100<\/p>\n

Seatpost<\/strong>: Syncros Duncan SL Aero 15mm<\/p>\n

Head unit<\/strong>: Wahoo Elemnt Bolt<\/p>\n

Saddle<\/strong>: Syncros Belcarra V Tri Firm<\/p>\n

Tyres<\/strong>: Vittoria Corsa Speed 700x25c<\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n

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