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Scott Introduces Lightest Addict SL Yet

Written by Zach Overholt
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2014 Scott Addict SL

Boasting a frameset that weighs less than 1 kilo (that’s frame and fork), the Addict is back and lighter than ever. By tweaking the HMX Net carbon, the company was able to eek out 39% more comfort from the new frame while increasing BB stiffness by 6%. Aerodynamics weren’t ignored either, with the new frame claiming 25% less wind resistance at 45 KPH.

See the bike in action after the break.
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Zach Overholt is the Editor in Chief of Bikerumor. He has been writing about what’s new in the bicycle world for 12+ years. Prior to that, Zach spent many years in the back of a bicycle shop building and repairing nearly every type of bike, while figuring out how to (occasionally) ride them.

Based in Ohio, Zach is now slowly introducing a new generation to cycling and still trying to figure out how to fit the most rides into a busy schedule as a new dad.

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NDE
NDE
11 years ago

I guess they liked the Garmin video so much they wanted to make their own.

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BFA
BFA
11 years ago

Great edit!

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The Donald
The Donald
11 years ago

Geo?

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velorider
velorider
11 years ago

I wonder what laboratory equipment and resulting math is used to evaluate “39% more comfort” on this frame. Maybe they used the Butt-O-Meter

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Bevis
Bevis
11 years ago

Ha, Velorider said Butt-O-Meter. Because Scott would not want to infringe on Specialized Ass-O-Meter. Don’t believe me, here is a Specialized Fit expert explaining it!

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pmurf
pmurf
11 years ago

The sun set at the end…I guess they’re going to descend at night. Hope they brought lights!

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velorider
velorider
11 years ago

And I always thought an Ass-O-Meter was something the guys used at the beach as a rating system. Well…..spank my bottom, Specialized has a patent on this too!!!

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djconnel
djconnel
11 years ago

The downtube looks to have a truncated airfoil profile similar to the Foil. It’s good to see aerodynamics getting some attention even on the lightest recent bikes (Cervelo, Scott).

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Steve M
Steve M
11 years ago

2.2 pounds for the frame and fork? -that is astounding.

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gringo
gringo
11 years ago

Time for all the haters to ante up. That’s some top notch engineering to reach this weight.

tip ‘o the hat I say.

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JV
JV
11 years ago

Ass-O-Meter…why are they rating donkeys?

Seriously hot bike though. Is that what Gerrans rode to victory on stage 3 of the TdF?

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lilkev
lilkev
11 years ago

another reason why scott is a better buy then the “mcdonalds brands.”

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Ced G
Ced G
11 years ago

Sorry to be a grammar nazi, but “lightweight” is an adjective (in the context they’re using it)!

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