Scott Road Bikes

The new line of SCOTT CR1 road bikes receive nothing but rave reviews. So far, no one who has ridden one has had any complaints. And nearly everyone who rides one buys one. They're that good.

At 880 grams, the CR1 is the lightest bicycle frame you can buy. Period. You might think that makes it unsafe to ride or a terribly sloppy ride, at least. Not so. A recent test by EFBe, an independent bicycle testing lab in Germany, Proved that the SCOTT CR1 is the Benchmark carbon road frame. The CR1 was rated number one in EFBe's "Top Performance" category, the highest rating a bike can earn. The CR1 not only earned the "TP" rating, but it was also the lightest frame tested, giving it the top spot in the results. "The less a frame weighs and the higher its performance category, the more perfect its construction," explains Manfred Otto of EFBe. "Statistics show that only 40 percent of all EFBe tests are passed, so to own the top spot in our tests is a real honor."

How does SCOTT do this? By using an entirely new process of assembling carbon tubes into a frame. Traditionally, carbon frames were either monocoque (one piece), which meant fewer sizes, or lugged, which meant more sizes, but much heavier frames. SCOTT's new proprietary "weld-gluing" process changes all that. They miter each individual tube to fit precisely by each other tube. Then, using bonding material and strands of carbon fiber, they "weld" the tubes together, as you might with any aluminum or steel bike. The result is a frame that is lighter and more responsive than anything previously imagined. One ride, and you'll agree.

All the CR1 bikes have the same frame and fork (albeit with different decals). The only difference is the component package.

The CR1 Limited is a full Campy Record bike with Campy Bora wheels. 14.08 lbs for the complete bike means you'll have to do something to bring the bike up to the UCI weight limit. $9000

This is the lightest Dura Ace equipped bike on the planet. Mavic Ksyrium SL wheels. 14.74 lbs. $4900

Boasting the new Ultegra 10 speed group, this bike is available with a double or a triple. Just under 17 lbs. $3600

Like Campagnolo instead of Shimano? Here's the CR1 Pro with a Campy Centaur group. 17 lbs. $3100

I bet you never thought you could get a sub-18 lb Shimano 105 bike. Mavic Ksyrium Equipe wheelset. $2250