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- Page 1 EN ISO 4210-2 SCOTT OWNER’S MANUAL ROAD BIKE W W W . S C O T T- S P O R T S . C O M...
- Page 2 SCOTT owner’s manual is part of a system. Read at least pages 10-18 before your first ride! If this SCOTT owner’s manual will not deliver the responses to all questions and Perform the functional check on pages 19-21 before every ride! before changing any settings, ask your SCOTT dealer.
- Page 3 SCOTT ROAD BIKE SCOTT CYCLO-CROSS BIKE SCOTT TIME TRIAL MACHINE Frame: Top tube 17 Bull-horn handlebars 1 Saddle Down tube 2 Seat post 18 Brake lever Seat tube 3 Seat post clamp 19 Shifter Chainstay 4 Rear brake 20 Brake lever/shifter...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Rim trueness and spoke tension ......71 Thru axles on the SCOTT bike ....... 26 Carbon wheels . -
Page 5: Some Notes On This Scott Owner's Manual
SCOTT Cleaning and caring for your SCOTT bike ..... . 105 bike ready for use. -
Page 6: Safety And Behaviour
SCOTT info CD. acteristics. Our SCOTT frames and components are customized and adjusted to suit the needs of the users to enhance your joy when riding on your new SCOTT Be aware that these instructions may require further explanation, depending on bike –... -
Page 7: Intended Use Of Your Scott Bike
NOTE! SCOTT bike. Please unfold the cover of the SCOTT owner’s manual. There you will find a SCOTT road bike (b), a SCOTT time trial machine (c) and a typical Inform yourself at www.scott-sports.com to which category your new SCOTT cyclo-cross bike (d) showing all the essential components. Leave the SCOTT bike belongs. - Page 8 Category 1: SCOTT road and triathlon bikes as well as time trial machines Category 2.3: SCOTT cyclo-cross bikes If you want to use SCOTT road bikes (a), triathlon bikes (b) as well as time trial Due to their design and fittings, SCOTT cyclo-cross bikes (f) are not always machines (c) on public roads, these bikes must be fitted with the prescribed suitable for being used on public roads.
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Page 9: Tests Before Your First Ride
SCOTT info CD. are used to (right or left). If it is not, ask your SCOTT dealer to switch the brake levers before you set off for the first time. -
Page 10: Tests Before Every Ride
DANGER! the transport of your SCOTT bike or to changes a third person may have per- In case you had a crash with your SCOTT bike, perform at least the check formed on your SCOTT bike before delivery: described in the chapters “Tests before every ride“... -
Page 11: Using Quick-Releases And Thru Axles
A set of lights that corresponds to the regulations is a must on public roads. Turn on the lights as soon as dusk sets in. -
Page 12: Safe Fastening Of A Component With A Quick-Release
(e). If you can turn the lever key. If you are in doubt or if you have any questions, contact your SCOTT dealer. around, open it and increase the preload. Screw the tightening nut on the op- posite side clockwise by half a turn. - Page 13 RWS quick-release axle from the SCOTT dealer and ask him to explain the system of your SCOTT bike to you. left side through the drop-outs and the hub. Mount the lock nut on the right side.
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Page 14: Thru Axles On The Scott Bike
The RWS system from DT Swiss (a-c) for road racing and cyclo-cross racing bikes used by SCOTT are thru axles which provide the forks and the rear frames Make sure the RWS quick-release lever does not stand out to the front (d). -
Page 15: Adjusting The Scott Bike To The Rider
By choosing a specific type of bicycle you roughly determine the posture you crotch, this may be due to the saddle. Your SCOTT dealer has a very wide will be riding in (b+c). However, some components of your SCOTT bike are es- range of saddles available and will be pleased to advise you. -
Page 16: Adjustment Of The Height Of The Handlebars
ADJUSTMENT OF THE HEIGHT OF THE HANDLEBARS can, at least to begin with. In principle, SCOTT road bikes are sports bikes designed for speed. For this rea- son alone a SCOTT road bike sets certain basic requirements to the body, the shoulder and the neck muscles. -
Page 17: Stems For Threadless Systems - Aheadset
DANGER! Stems for threadless systems – Aheadset® The stem is one of the load-bearing parts of your SCOTT bike. Changes to In the case of SCOTT bikes with Aheadset® headsets the stem also serves to it can impair your safety. If you are in doubt or if you have any questions, adjust the bearing preload. -
Page 18: What To Bear In Mind With Scott Bikes With Carbon Steerer
SYNCROS dealer. SCOTT will not be liable in case a not originally provided a speed cutter, but use a hand saw with a fine blade for metal cutting (d) and SCOTT or SYNCROS stem is used on the bike assembly. In case of further a saw guide. -
Page 19: Saddle Adjustment - Fore-To-Aft Position And Horizontal Tilt
SCOTT dealer to do any work on the carbon fork, whenever come in different lengths. In doing so you may achieve differences of more than necessary. - Page 20 To lower the rear part of the Use a different saddle model (e) or contact your SCOTT dealer. saddle, the rear bolt has to be tightened clockwise and the front bolt has to be released, if necessary.
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Page 21: Cockpit Adjustment
In the case of hydraulic brakes and disc brakes follow the manual of the brake manufacturer, which you can find on this SCOTT info CD. If you are in The first phalanx respectively of the index and the middle finger must reach doubt or if you have any questions, contact your SCOTT dealer. -
Page 22: Adjustment Of Handlebar Tilt And Brake Lever/Shifter Units On Scott Road Bikes And Scott Cyclo-Cross Bikes
Shifting the brake levers/shifters is a job best left to your SCOTT dealer, as it When you ride with your back in a horizontal position, the brake levers are out involves retaping the handlebars afterwards. -
Page 23: Brakes
The rate of deceleration is it is not, ask your SCOTT dealer to switch the brake levers before you set off for primarily limited by the danger of the rear wheel losing contact with the ground (b), resulting in an overturning of the SCOTT bike and, secondly, by the grip of the first time. -
Page 24: Rim Brakes
RIM BRAKES See your SCOTT dealer and ask him to examine the remaining thickness of the rims when you are through your second set of brake pads at the latest. Your Racing and side-pull brakes SCOTT dealer has special measuring devices for determining the remaining thickness of the rims. -
Page 25: Cross/Cantilever Brakes
Make sure you cannot pull the lever all the way to the nising and readjusting”. handlebars. See your SCOTT dealer and ask them to examine the remaining thickness of the Cross/Cantilever brakes rims when you have worn through your second set of brake pads at the latest. -
Page 26: Disc Brakes
Adjust the spring in a way that the gaps are equal on either side with an unap- road bikes and SCOTT cyclo-cross bikes” and the original manual of the brake plied brake and the brake pads touch the rim simultaneously during braking. -
Page 27: Hydraulic Disc Brakes
– risk of brake failure. Never turn it upside down for repair works (e). them, if necessary. Otherwise you risk further damage, e.g. to the rotor, or even an accident due to brake failure! If you are in doubt, contact your SCOTT dealer. CAUTION! CAUTION! Do not open the brake lines. -
Page 28: Mechanical Disc Brakes
Damaged cables should be replaced immediately, as they can snap. Risk of DERAILLEUR GEARS accident! The gears (d+e) of your SCOTT bike serve to adjust the gear ratio to the terrain Wear and maintenance you are riding on and the desired speed. -
Page 29: Operation And Control
If you are in doubt or if you have any questions, contact your The most common brake lever/shifter units and their operation are explained in SCOTT dealer. the following. It is, however, also possible that your new SCOTT road bike has a gear system that is not mentioned below. Operation and control... -
Page 30: Checking And Readjusting
(d) or with the thumb and shifts into the other direction. By actuating the big SCOTT info CD. Make yourself familiar with your new gears in an area free of shifter with the thumb on the left side you shift to the larger chainring, i.e. to a traffic, if necessary. -
Page 31: Adjusting The Rear Derailleur
This adjustment prevents the chain from getting stuck between sprocket and Ask a helper to lift the rear wheel or hang the SCOTT bike into a work stand. spokes or the rear derailleur or the derailleur cage from touching the spokes, By turning the cranks and shifting through you can easily check the func- which could result in damage to the spokes, the rear derailleur and the frame. -
Page 32: Adjusting The Front Derailleur
“H“ and “L“ (b). The Shimano Di2 limit screws are adjusted by your SCOTT dealer. They do not alter their position during normal use. Adjustment and maintenance... -
Page 33: Rechargeable Battery
This is unavoidable. You must replace the battery if the distance that you can ride is no longer sufficient for your requirements. NOTE! Read the manuals of the gear manufacturer on this SCOTT info CD. DANGER! Only use the supplied charger to charge the battery! Rechargeable battery A new, fully charged battery allows you to ride approx. -
Page 34: Bicycle Chain
Once this is done, turn the cranks a few more times; then let your SCOTT bike rest for a few min- NOTE! utes so that the lubricant can disperse. Finally wipe off excess lubricant with a When replacing your chain, only use appropriate and suitable original spare rag so that it does not spatter around during riding or can collect road dirt. -
Page 35: Notes On Tyres, Inner Tubes, Rim Tape, Inflation Pressure
This type of tyre requires special rims without rim flanges. compound and the tyre tread. Your SCOTT dealer will be pleased to help you choose from the numerous types of tyres. -
Page 36: Valves
Loose spokes must be tightened at once. Otherwise the load on the other spokes and the rim will increase. There is only one valve type in general use on SCOTT road bikes: The Sclaverand or Presta valve that is designed to withstand extremely high pressures (a). It has a CAUTION! plastic cap protecting the valve from dirt. -
Page 37: Particularities Of Braking With Carbon Wheels
Nevertheless, information see the manuals of the wheel manufacturers on this SCOTT info if you find yourself with your road bike on a wet or moist road, ride particularly carefully and at clearly reduced speed. -
Page 38: Removing The Wheel
(c). Lift your SCOTT road bike a little off the ground and give If necessary you can remove the whole tyre by pulling the other tyre bead off the wheel a light blow with your hand so that it drops out. - Page 39 Rim tapes for this type of rim should only be made of fabric or durable plastic. If the tyre (c) with a finger as you work along. you are in doubt or if you have any questions, contact your SCOTT dealer. Work the tyre into the rim by approaching the valve symmetrically from both sides.
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Page 40: Tyre Removal
Therefore, be sure to ride back very slowly and carefully by taking the shortest The gluing is best done by a skilled technician of your SCOTT dealer. If you want way possible. Back home, you have to glue the tubular tyre, as described in the to try it on your own, read the description and observe the instructions, in par- following. -
Page 41: Tyre Mounting
After mounting the tubular tyre, spin the wheel and see whether the tyre runs In general, mounting tubular tyres is a job for your SCOTT dealer. Read the true. The area where the valve comes out of the tyre is often thickened which mounting instructions of the tyre manufacturer before you start mounting. - Page 42 Tyre glues do not only stick on rims and tyres, they also cling quite stub- bornly to fingers and clothes. This makes it advisable to wear old clothes when mounting tubulars. | 82 ENGLISH ENGLISH 83 | OWNER’S MANUAL 2017 | ROAD BIKE ROAD BIKE | OWNER’S MANUAL 2017...
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Page 43: Remounting The Wheel
(e) (several times, if you have disc brakes). NOTE! Lift your SCOTT bike off the ground and spin the wheel with your hand. With the wheel spinning the rotor should not drag along the brake calliper or the If your bike has carbon rims, you have to use special tubular tyre glue (e.g. -
Page 44: Tests After An Accident
2. Check that handlebars and stem are neither twisted nor bent or broken and 5. Let your SCOTT bike bounce on the ground from a small height. If there is any that they are level and aligned. Make sure the stem is firmly fixed on the fork rattling, check where it comes from. -
Page 45: Carbon - A Particular Material
SCOTT bike has toppled over. such as an accident. When you intend to transport your SCOTT bike in the boot of your car, be sure to protect the bike or the carbon frame and components. Blankets (e), foam tubes or the like are a suitable padding to protect the sensitive material from CARBON –... -
Page 46: The Headset On The Scott Bike
The headset (e) connects the fork to the frame, but allows it to move freely. ing use without previous warning. However, there are special-purpose models It must turn with virtually no resistance, if the SCOTT bike is to run straight, which are suitable, available in the car accessory trade. Inform yourself there or stabilising itself as it travels. -
Page 47: Threadless Headset - Aheadset
If you do not succeed in adjusting the headset, this can have several rea- (b). Gently tighten the countersunk adjusting bolt on top a little, e.g. by a quar- sons. If you are not absolutely sure, ask your SCOTT dealer for help. ter turn (c), using an Allen key. -
Page 48: Battery-Operated Lighting
In addition to a cycling helmet and suitable clothing, cycling glasses are abso- bright-coloured clothing! lutely essential when you are riding your SCOTT road bike. They do not only protect your eyes from the sun and the wind, but also keep out flies and other impurities that may impede your vision when they fly into your eyes. -
Page 49: Pedals And Shoes
Only use clipless pedals allowing you to engage and disengage smoothly. knee pain in the long run. Your SCOTT dealer has a wide range of shoes availa- A defective pedal or a badly worn cleat can make the shoe disengage from ble and will be pleased to advise you. -
Page 50: Bicycle Locks
Do not forget to take a high quality D- (b) or chain lock with you on your ride. The only way to effectively protect your SCOTT bike against theft is to lock it to moisture and dirt. -
Page 51: Transporting Luggage
There are only theoretically various ways of carrying luggage on your SCOTT sight. This can result in an unforeseeable severe accident at a later date. There road bike. Using a bicycle rucksack (a) is a convenient way of transporting lug- are, however, special suitable models available in the car accessory trade. -
Page 52: By Train / By Public Transport
BY PLANE from view. For some carriers, a second exterior rear view mirror is required If you want to take your SCOTT bike with you when you go on a trip by plane, by the road traffic regulations. pack it in an appropriate bicycle suitcase (f) or in a bicycle cardboard box that CAUTION! you can obtain from your SCOTT dealer. -
Page 53: General Notes On Care And Servicing
SCOTT service and mainte- nance schedule. If you ride a great deal on poor road surfaces or off-road, it will Avoid cleaning your bike with a high-pressure cleaner. The high-pressure jet is require correspondingly shorter service periods (see SCOTT service plan). -
Page 54: Sheltering And Storing Your Scott Bike
Apply a coat of standard hard wax (d) on painted, metal and carbon surfaces (except from brake surfaces and brake discs). Polish the waxed surfaces after If you want to store your SCOTT bike for a longer period of time, e.g. over the drying to give them a nice shine. -
Page 55: Scott Service And Maintenance Schedule
· Hubs Check for bearing play Regrease If you consistently ride more or if you ride a great deal on poor road surfaces, · Pedals (all) Check for bearing play the maintenance periods of the SCOTT service plan will shorten accordingly. -
Page 56: Recommended Torque Settings For Your Scott Bike
Rear Mount 8 - 10 8 - 10 derailleur (on frame/derailleur hanger) on this SCOTT info CD. These values do not apply to the components of other Cable clamp 5 - 7 4 - 5 manufacturers. Pulley wheels 3 - 4... -
Page 57: Recommended Torque Settings For Disc Brakes On Your Scott Bike
6 - 8 Discrete 5 - 7 Clamp Bolt/ If you want to use your SCOTT bike for riding on public roads (d), it has to be Hinge Clamp Bolt/ equipped according to the regulations of the respective country. XLoc Hinge... -
Page 58: Warranty And Guarantee
Therefore, be sure to keep these documents in a safe place. Brake pads Brake fluid (DOT) To ensure a long service life and good durability of your SCOTT bike, use it only Brake discs/rotors (e) for its intended purpose (see the chapter “Intended use of your SCOTT bike“... -
Page 59: Guarantee On Scott Bikes
All returned Products must be accompanied by proof of purchase (receipt) from to maintenance requirements as set forth in the manual. The effected annual an authorized SCOTT dealer or this limited warranty will not apply. In case of maintenance service shall be confirmed by stamp and signature. In case such replacement or refund, the returned Product becomes the property of SCOTT. -
Page 60: Service Plan
Carried out on: Stamp and signature Carried out on: Stamp and signature of the SCOTT dealer: of the SCOTT dealer: 4th service – After 6,000 kilometres or 2nd service – After 2,000 kilometres or 300 hours of use or after three years 100 hours of use or after one year Order no.: . - Page 61 Carried out on: Stamp and signature Carried out on: Stamp and signature of the SCOTT dealer: of the SCOTT dealer: 6th service – After 10,000 kilometres or 8th service – After 14,000 kilometres or 500 hours of use or after five years 700 hours of use or after seven years Order no.: .
- Page 62 Carried out on: Stamp and signature Carried out on: Stamp and signature of the SCOTT dealer: of the SCOTT dealer: 10th service – After 18,000 kilometres or 12th service – After 22,000 kilometres or 900 hours of use or after nine years 1.200 hours of use or after eleven years...
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Page 63: Bike Card
Child seat permitted Handover date, stamp, Trailer permitted/permissible trailer load signature of the SCOTT dealer The customer confirms with his signature that he received the SCOTT bike in Brake lever Right lever Left lever proper condition along with the accompanying documents specified below and Brake assignment £... - Page 64 All rights reserved ©2017 SCOTT Sports SA Distribution: SSG (Europe) Distribution Center SA P.E.D Zone C1, Rue Du Kiell 60 | 6790 Aubange | Belgium V6.1/24012017 WWW.SCOTT-SPORTS.COM SCOTT Sports SA Route du Crochet 17, CH–1762 Givisiez Phone: +41 26 460 16 16 | Fax: +41 26 460 16 00...