Orbea Alma M-ltd vs Scott Scale RC World Cup

Orbea

Alma M-ltd

Scott

Scale RC World Cup

Top of the rangeCross-countryHardtailCarbon2026

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 13 differences, line by line.

OrbeaOrbea Alma M-ltd

ScottScott Scale RC World Cup

At a glance

Differences only

Scott Scale RC World Cup has the higher-range groupset: SRAM XX SL Eagle, against SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS, XX.

Key specs6 differences

Model year 2026 2026

Frame Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand} Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Suspension Hardtail ^{°Value not published by the brand} Hardtail, 110 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Fork model RockShox SID SL Ultimate 110 DebonAir+ RL 3-Position 15X110 ^{°Value not published by the brand} RockShox SID SL Ultimate 3P Air; Charger Race Day 2 Damper 3-Modes; 15x110mm Maxle Stealth ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Wheelset 29" · OQUO MP30LTD (29"Front / 29"Rear) ^{°Value not published by the brand} 29" · Fulcurm Red Zone Carbon CL; F: 15x110mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Drivetrain 1×12 1×12

Groupset SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS, XX ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM XX SL Eagle ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range

Brake model SRAM Motive Ultimate ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM Motive Ultimate 4-Piston Disc ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Seatpost Rigid · OC Performance XP10 ^{°Value not published by the brand} Dropper · Syncros Duncan Dropper 1.5XC, 31.6mm; all sizes 100mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Weight– 9.6 kg ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Prices

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Character

The bike at a glance: the ground it is made for, how it handles, its gears and its equipment, beside the other bikes of its kind.

Alma M-ltd · Mountain bike rather for smooth ground, neutral handling, very high equipment.
Scale RC World Cup · Mountain bike rather for smooth ground, very nimble, long gearing, very high equipment.

Terrain

EasyDemanding

Handling

NimbleStable

Gearing

Speed in the lowest and the highest gear at 90 rpm: lower on the left climbs easier, higher on the right goes faster.

Scott Scale RC World Cup8 km/h - 43 km/h

Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)

Orbea Alma M-ltdScott Scale RC World Cupother cross-country mountain bikes

Components and specs

Every spec line by line; the higher range of a component is marked. The technical groups are folded.

Ride type

Discipline Cross-country Cross-country

Frame and fork

Axles Thru-axles ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Orbea Alma Carbon, Boost 12x148, Internal cable routing.

Thru-axles ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Scale Carbon HMX; Adjustable head angle, Syncros Cable Integration System; Advanced Shock & Standing Damping System; BB92, UDH Interface, 12x148mm with 55mm Cha

Bottom bracket– SRAM DUB PF 92 MTB Wide, shell 41x92mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Cable routing Internal ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Internal cable routing.

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Suspension

Fork travel– 110 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Drivetrain4 differences

Groupset brand SRAM ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Shifting Electronic, wireless ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

SRAM XX Eagle SL AXS SRAM AXS Pod Ultimate

Electronic, wireless ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS Transmission 12 Speed; Wireless Electronic Shift System SRAM AXS Rocker Pod Controller

Chainrings 1 ^{°Value not published by the brand} 1 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Gears at the back 12 ^{°Value not published by the brand} 12 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Chainring teeth SRAM XX SL Eagle Dub Black 34T ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM XX Eagle AXS Transmission; Carbon crankarm, Spindle Power Meter; DUB; 55mm CL, 34T ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range

Cassette SRAM XX-1299 Eagle SL 10-52t 12-Speed ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM XX Eagle XS 1297 Transmission 10-52 ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range

Rear derailleur SRAM XX Eagle SL AXS ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS Transmission 12 Speed; Wireless Electronic Shift System ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range

Shifters SRAM AXS Pod Ultimate ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM AXS Rocker Pod Controller ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Brakes

Brakes Hydraulic disc ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

SRAM Disque hydraulique

Hydraulic disc ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

SRAM Disque hydrauliqueTige de selle

Front rotor– 180 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Rear rotor– 160 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Wheels and tyres1 difference

Wheel size 700c / 29" ^{°Value not published by the brand} 700c / 29" ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Rims Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand} Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Tubeless ready– yes ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Tyres Pirelli Scorpion™ XC RC 60x622c ^{°Value not published by the brand} Maxxis Rekon Race, 29x2.4", 120TPI Foldable Bead,Tubeless Ready, EXO ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Tyre width fitted– 61 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Cockpit and seatpost2 differences

Handlebar width– 740 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Handlebar OC Carbon Cockpit MP10 ^{°Value not published by the brand} Syncros Fraser iC SL XC Carbon; -12° rise, back sweep 8°, 740mm; Syncros Performance XC lock-on grips ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Seatpost model OC Performance XP10 ^{°Value not published by the brand} Syncros Duncan Dropper 1.5XC, 31.6mm; all sizes 100mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

° Value not published by the brand

Geometry

A size per bike (the nearest to the first one's at first), the differences measured from the reference bike.

Size of Alma M-ltd

Size of Scale RC World Cup

Differences measured from

Alma M-ltd · M
Scale RC World Cup · M

Stack and reach

Alma M-ltd · M Alma M-ltd · M — Reach (mm) 435 · Stack (mm) 618.5
Scale RC World Cup · M Scale RC World Cup · M — Reach (mm) 442.3 · Stack (mm) 604.9

Geometry13 differences

Size M M

Reach 435 mm 442 mm +7 mm

Stack 619 mm 605 mm −14 mm

Top tube (effective) 594 mm 600 mm +6 mm

Seat tube 410 mm 440 mm +30 mm

Head tube 100 mm 95 mm −5 mm

Head angle 67° 67.9° +0.9°

Seat angle 75.5° 75.4° −0.1°

Chainstays 425 mm 425 mm

Wheelbase 1,143 mm 1,131 mm −12 mm

Front centre 726 mm 713 mm −13 mm

Standover 797 mm 781 mm −16 mm

BB drop 65 mm 62 mm −3 mm

BB height 315 mm 313 mm −2 mm

Fork offset 44 mm 44 mm

Trail 106 mm 105 mm −1 mm

Stem– 60 mm

Crank length– 170 mm

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Frequently asked questions

What groupset do Orbea Alma M-ltd and Scott Scale RC World Cup come with?

Orbea Alma M-ltd: SRAM XX1 Eagle AXS, XX. Scott Scale RC World Cup: SRAM XX SL Eagle.

How do Orbea Alma M-ltd and Scott Scale RC World Cup compare on geometry?

In size M, Orbea Alma M-ltd has a stack of 619 mm for a reach of 435 mm; in size M, Scott Scale RC World Cup has 605 mm for 442 mm. More stack for the reach means a more upright position.

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Orbea Alma M-ltd vs Scott Scale RC World Cup

At a glance

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Character

Gearing

Components and specs

Geometry

Stack and reach

Where to buy them

Frequently asked questions

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