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2022 Scott Gambler 900 Tuned Bike

In order to provide you with the best possible support in your search for the right Scott downhill bikes, you will find answers to important questions here. If you need further advice, we will be happy to help you by e-mail ([email protected]).

AREA OF ​​APPLICATION OF SCOTT DOWNHILL BIKES

The term “downhill” for this type of bike did not come about by chance. The bikes in this category are designed to go down the mountain as quickly as possible, even on the toughest terrain! 

They are completely unsuitable for longer uphill passages or even tours. You’re just right for it on downhill trails! Freeride Scott full suspension bikes like the Scott Voltage FR cover a slightly larger range of uses.

The Scott Gambler is a thoroughbred downhill bike. It is aimed at all those who are looking for a bike that is made for the roughest terrain. Scott is well aware that rough terrain is not always rough terrain. Therefore, the Gambler offers numerous adjustment options to tune it to rooty, rocky, or stony terrain.

In addition to the 27.5-inch wheels that are standard on the Scott Gambler, 26-inch wheels can also be installed, which you can benefit from on extremely blocked tracks, for example.

The bottom bracket height can also be varied. So you have to get a little more ground clearance in extremely rough terrain and lower the center of gravity a little on fast descents to have better traction.

The Gambler’s freeride brother is the Scott Voltage FR. The difference between the wheels is mainly in the geometry. Here, the Voltage FR is not quite so uncompromisingly geared towards the descent. 

It feels just as comfortable in the bike park as it does on the downhill track. A multitude of chassis setup options ensures that you don’t have to make any compromises.

With the Scott Gamble and the Voltage FR, Scott offers two bikes for downhill mountain bikers. While the Gambler can be adapted to different downhill routes down to the smallest detail, the strength of the Voltage FR lies in the fact that it can handle different types of routes.

SCOTT DOWNHILL BIKES AT A GLANCE

Both models, the Scott Voltage FR as well as the Scott Gambler, are available in three versions. We would like to present the similarities and differences here. 

In both cases, the models are numbered 710, 720, and 730. The models marked 710 are the top models of the series with the highest quality equipment, for which you also have to dig deep into your pocket. The cheapest model in the series is the 730.

THE SCOTT GAMBLER FAMILY

2020 Scott Gambler 900 Tuned Bike

Similarities:

  • 27.5-inch (650b) wheels
  • 200mm travel at the front
  • 210mm rear travel
  • Robust frame made of 6061 aluminum
  • Deep, flat geometry for maximum traction

Differences:

SCOTT GAMBLER 730

  • Fork: RockShox Boxxer RC
  • Damper: Fox VAN R with steel spring for a particularly even deflection of the rear triangle
  • SRAM 1×8 drivetrain

SCOTT GAMBLER 720

  • Fork: Fox 40 FIT4 performance fork
  • Damper: Fox VAN RC with steel spring for a particularly even deflection of the rear triangle
  • SRAM GX downhill drive with 1×7 gears

SCOTT GAMBLER 710

  • Fork: Fox 40 RC2 Factory – air-sprung fork with Kashima coating for particularly sensitive response
  • Damper: Fox Float X2 Air Kashima – air-sprung, Kashima-coated damper for low weight and quick response
  • Brakes: Shimano Saint four-piston brakes
  • Shimano Saint 1×10 drivetrain

THE SCOTT VOLTAGE FR FAMILY

Scott Voltage FR 710

Similarities :

  • 27.5-inch (650b) wheels
  • 190mm rear travel
  • Robust frame made of 6061 aluminum
  • Versatile geometry that can be adapted to different purposes
  • Ideal bike for the bike park!

Differences:

SCOTT VOLTAGE FR730

  • Fork: X-Fusion Metric with 180mm travel
  • Dampers: Marzocchi Roco with steel springs for a particularly even deflection of the rear triangle
  • SRAM 1×8 drivetrain

SCOTT VOLTAGE FR720

  • Fork: Rock Shox Domain with 200mm travel
  • Damper: Fox VAN R with steel spring for a particularly even deflection of the rear triangle
  • SRAM 1×9 drivetrain

SCOTT VOLTAGE FR710

  • Fork: Fox 36 Air 180mm – air-sprung fork with Kashima coating for particularly sensitive response
  • Damper: Fox Float X2 Air – air-sprung damper for low weight and maximum performance
  • Brakes: Shimano XT brakes
  • SRAM 1×10 drivetrain

FRAME SIZE

The frame size of bicycles is usually given based on the seat tube length. However, since you will hardly ever use your saddle when going downhill, the seat tube length is not important with these bikes. 

What matters, however, is the length. This is measured by the “range”, the reach. This is the horizontal distance between a vertical line that runs through the bottom bracket and the top of the head tube. 

The Scott Gambler and Voltage FR family of bikes, which have a strong downward orientation, are available in three different lengths. As with clothing, the different sizes are labeled from S to M to L. 

While the rear end has the same shape for all sizes, the wheel gets longer toward the front. The distance between the front wheel axle and the bottom bracket therefore increases.

27.5 OR 26-INCH WHEELS?

A few years ago the Scott mountain bike world was still “okay”. Whether touring hardtail, enduro or downhill fully – all of them were also on 26-inch wheels.

But this unity has been broken up in recent years. While 29-inch quickly established itself as the new wheel size for hardtails, the wheel size in freeride and downhill areas is still controversial.

Both 26-inch and 27.5-inch wheels are common today. Scott equips its bikes with the better rolling 27.5-inch wheels as standard. Due to the well-thought-out geometry, you don’t have to make any compromises in terms of maneuverability.

However, if things get extremely winding, you have the option of converting the models of both series to slightly smaller and more maneuverable 26-inch wheels.