{"id":58790,"date":"2024-02-01T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-01T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/94916d92-7a7d-475e-b7ad-e9ecf2ce12b7"},"modified":"2024-02-01T17:01:11","modified_gmt":"2024-02-01T16:01:11","slug":"2024-scott-ransom-gets-new-6-bar-linkage-and-inherits-integrated-rear-shock-technology","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/2024-scott-ransom-gets-new-6-bar-linkage-and-inherits-integrated-rear-shock-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"2024 Scott Ransom gets new 6-bar linkage and inherits integrated rear shock technology"},"content":{"rendered":"

Five-bike range features hidden rear shock designed to increase frame stiffness <\/p>

By Nick Clark\n <\/p>

Published: Thursday, 01 February 2024 at 15:00 PM<\/p>

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The new Scott Ransom features the brand’s hidden shock technology and incorporates an all-new 6-bar suspension linkage.<\/p>

The enduro bike<\/a> continues to run 170mm of suspension travel<\/a> front and rear, but the new linkage is said to better help riders tune the suspension characteristics.\u00a0<\/p>

You can run the Ransom with 29in wheels<\/a> or as a mullet setup<\/a> with a 27.5in rear wheel.<\/p>

Five models will be available at launch, including a women’s specific Contessa bike. The range starts at \u00a34,499 \/ \u20ac5,199 for the Ransom 930 and tops out with the Ransom 900 RC, priced at \u00a38,599 \/ $9,999 \/ \u20ac9,999.<\/p>

We’ve had the chance to ride the new bike, so check out our Scott Ransom 930 RC first ride review<\/a>.<\/p>

Secret suspension<\/h2>
The rear shock can be easily accessed through a window on the down tube. – Scott<\/figcaption><\/figure>
All models of the Scott Ransom use a carbon fibre front triangle and aluminium swingarm, except the 900 RC and Contessa 910, which use a full carbon fibre frame.<\/p>
The front triangles are made using Scott\u2019s HMF modulus carbon composite, with the top-of-the-range 900 RC\u2019s made from the brand’s HMX modulus composite.<\/p>
Scott says this enables the 900 RC\u2019s front triangle to be lighter because the frame tubes can be made thinner without losing strength.<\/p>
The most noticeable difference between the new Ransom and its predecessor is the hidden rear shock<\/a> that sits in the down tube.<\/p>
This design is said to increase frame stiffness by centring the forces around the bottom bracket area.<\/p>
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Scott says it has reinforced the bottom bracket area to handle pedalling and suspension loads. – Scott<\/figcaption><\/figure>
The slung position of the shock should also lower the centre of gravity, making it easier to manipulate the bike’s direction of travel around corners.<\/p>
Scott says the hidden shock technology decreases shock maintenance by protecting it from mud and water that might ingress into the seals.<\/p>
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The TracLoc remote controls the suspension settings and can actuate the dropper post. – Scott<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Once again, the Swiss brand has partnered with Fox, co-developing a Float X Nude EVOL rear shock<\/a> that has three ride settings: Climb; Ramp Control; and Descend, which can be selected using Scott\u2019s TracLoc remote control on the handlebar.<\/p>
All-new 6-bar linkage<\/h2>
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Suspension sag settings are set using a dial on the main pivot. – Scott<\/figcaption><\/figure>
The rear shock connects to a new 6-bar linkage, which delivers 170mm of rear travel and uses a concentric bottom bracket main pivot for increased stiffness.<\/p>
Scott says the 6-bar linkage enables you to tune suspension kinematics, such as leverage rate, anti-squat and anti-rise, independently of one another to provide better suspension characteristics.<\/p>
The rear shock is accessed by removing the down tube protector, which exposes a window into the mainframe.<\/p>
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Syncros’ Matchbox internal frame storage looks to have enough tools to get you back home. – Scott<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Internal frame storage can be accessed through the window. Scott has given the Ransom a Syncros Matchbox Kit, which can be pulled down from within the down tube.<\/p>
The kit contains a spare tube, tyre levers, chain tool and multi-tool for trailside repairs, and is very similar to the Save-The-Day kit found inside Bold Cycles’ mountain bikes.<\/p>
A flip chip on the chainstay enables you to choose between a 29in or 27.5in rear wheel, and there is an integrated chain guide in the bottom bracket area.<\/p>
Enduro-ready geometry<\/h2>
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S<\/th> M<\/th> L<\/th> XL<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>

Head tube angle <\/b> (degrees)<\/td> 63.8<\/td> 63.8<\/td> 63.8<\/td> 63.8<\/td> <\/tr>
Head tube length <\/b> (mm)<\/td> 95<\/td> 100<\/td> 115<\/td> 125<\/td> <\/tr>
Top tube horizontal <\/b> (mm)<\/td> 569.9<\/td> 598.7<\/td> 624.4<\/td> 649.1<\/td> <\/tr>
Standover height <\/b> (mm)<\/td> 719.2<\/td> 725.4<\/td> 736.7<\/td> 755.3<\/td> <\/tr>
BB offset <\/b> (mm)<\/td> -25<\/td> -25<\/td> -25<\/td> -25<\/td> <\/tr>
BB height <\/b> (mm)<\/td> 350<\/td> 350<\/td> 350<\/td> 350<\/td> <\/tr>
Wheelbase <\/b> (mm)<\/td> 1,206.6<\/td> 1,238.8<\/td> 1,270.4<\/td> 1,299.8<\/td> <\/tr>
Seat angle <\/b> (degrees)<\/td> 77<\/td> 77.2<\/td> 77.4<\/td> 77.6<\/td> <\/tr>
Chainstay <\/b> (mm)<\/td> 440<\/td> 440<\/td> 440<\/td> 440<\/td> <\/tr>
Reach <\/b> (mm)<\/td> 428<\/td> 458<\/td> 483<\/td> 508<\/td> <\/tr>
Stack <\/b> (mm)<\/td> 614.8<\/td> 619.3<\/td> 632.8<\/td> 641.7<\/td> <\/tr>
Trail <\/b> (mm)<\/td> 135.5<\/td> 135.5<\/td> 135.5<\/td> 135.5<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table>