Scott Sports manufactures the Scott bikes South Africa range and is one of the few successful bike manufacturers to create cycles used by athletes across several sports areas. The company specialises in winter sports, running and motorsport and bikes.
The company history:
Ed Scott, an engineer by profession and a skier in 1958, created the first tapered aluminium ski pole, superseding the bamboo and steel varieties used at the time. The brand grew and moved into Europe in 1978, forming a headquarters in Fribourg (Switzerland). It now has its base in Givisiez.
The brand then shifted its focus to bikes and Scott stamped its name in history books by creating the first aero handlebar in 1989. The famous cyclist Greg LeMond used the same during his Tour de France win in the same year.
In 1995, the company created the first carbon Scott mountain bike and by 2007, it gave cyclists the lightest road bike available – the 790-gram Scott Addict frame, which tilted the weight at 5.9kg when built.
Moving with emerging trends, in collaboration with Bosch, Scott engineered a range of stylish and user-friendly E-bikes in 2011 and made further enhanced the mountain bike technology with the use of the 27.5″ wheels in 2012.
SCOTT has undoubtedly produced some of the best bikes in the world. You can find everything you dream of when we speak about cycling and the range contains models for men, women, teenagers and even for kids. Just pick your riding discipline and find the perfect bicycle.
Types of bikes
1] Mountain bikes
The Scott mountain bikes are the ultimate choice for many top-level riders worldwide, having won multiple World and Olympic titles. You will find your perfect MTB whether you’re a cross-country buff, a Trail lover, an Enduro enthusiast or a crazy Downhiller.
2] Road bikes
The Scott road bikes are suitable for cyclists of all levels. Whether you are looking for a men’s or women’s bike, you can find your favourite road bike. You can get a wide variety – Lightweight, Aero, Endurance, or Triathlon.
3] Gravel bikes
Scott Gravel bikes are ideal for those who love riding on rugged roads. Gravel bikes are the leading all-terrain companions, excelling in both on- and off-road riding. Their adaptable design allows you to confidently to venture into technical off-road descents and narrow single tracks while maintaining impressive speed on paved surfaces. These bikes offer a unique blend of dexterity and resilience, perfect for challenging terrains, long endurance rides and even adventurous bike-packing expeditions.
4] Women’s bikes
Scott company has an entire range of cycles for women under the specific name of Contessa. Under the Contessa umbrella, you will find road, mountain, gravel and electric bikes.
5] For youngsters
The brand has a variety of cycles for children of different age groups. They have wheel sizes from 12″ to 16″ for kids around 2 to 6 years old, bigger wheel sizes of 20″ to 26″ for kids roughly 5 to 12 years old and wheel sizes from 12″ to 27.5″ for the growing kids.
