Scott Addict RC Ultimate vs Scott Plasma RC Ultimate

Scott

Addict RC Ultimate

Scott

Plasma RC Ultimate

Top of the rangeCarbon700c2026

Top of the rangeCarbon700c2025

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

ScottScott Addict RC Ultimate

ScottScott Plasma RC Ultimate

At a glance

Differences only

Scott Addict RC Ultimate is 3.2 kg lighter than Scott Plasma RC Ultimate (brand figures).
Scott Addict RC Ultimate has the shorter lowest gear: 12 km/h at 90 rpm, against 13 km/h.
Scott Addict RC Ultimate is the newer model (2026).

Key specs5 differences

Model year 2026 2025

Weight 6.1 kg ^{°Value not published by the brand} 9.3 kg ^{°Value not published by the brand}+3.2 kg

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

As printed

Material: Carbon

Wheelset 700c · Zipp 353 NSW TL Carbon ^{°Value not published by the brand} 700c · Syncros Capital SL Aero 80mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Drivetrain 2×12 2×12

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

Brake model SRAM RED AXS HRD Shift-Brake System ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM S900 HRD flat mount ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Seatpost Syncros SP-R100-SL Syncros Plasma 6 HMX with Ritchey WCS clamp; adjustable head

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.

Addict RC Ultimate · Road bike rather demanding, rather nimble, average gearing, very high equipment.
Plasma RC Ultimate · Road bike all-round, 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 Addict RC Ultimate12 km/h - 53 km/h
Scott Plasma RC Ultimate13 km/h - 58 km/h

Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)

Scott Addict RC UltimateScott Plasma RC Ultimateother road bikes

Components and specs

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

Frame and fork

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

Bottom bracket SRAM DUB PF ROAD 86.5 ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM DUB PF ROAD 86.5 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

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

As printed

Replaceable Derailleur Hanger; Internal cable routing

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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 RED AXS; 24 Speed Electronic Shift System SRAM RED AXS HRD Shift-Brake System Electronic Shift System

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

As printed

SRAM RED AXS; 24 Speed; Electronic Shift System SRAM eTap AXS Wireless Blips

Chainrings 2 ^{°Value not published by the brand} 2 ^{°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 RED Power Meter Crankset; 46/33 ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM RED AXS Power Meter; 50/37 T ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range

Cassette SRAM RED XG1290 E1; 10-33 ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM RED XG 1290 E1; 10-33 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Rear derailleur SRAM RED AXS; 24 Speed Electronic Shift System ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM RED AXS; 24 Speed; Electronic Shift System ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Shifters SRAM RED AXS HRD Shift-Brake System Electronic Shift System ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM eTap AXS Wireless Blips ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Power meter fitted yes ^{°Value not published by the brand} yes ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Brakes1 difference

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

As printed

SRAM RED Disque hydraulique

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

As printed

SRAM Disque hydraulique

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

Rear rotor 140 mm 160 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}+20 mm

Wheels and tyres2 differences

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}

Tyres Schwalbe PRO ONE Microskin; TL-Easy, Fold; 700x30C Schwalbe Aerothan Tube ^{°Value not published by the brand} Schwalbe PRO ONE Aero, TL-Easy, Fold,700x28C Schwalbe Aerothan Tube ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Tyre width fitted 30 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} 28 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}−2 mm

Cockpit and seatpost2 differences

Handlebar width– 400 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Handlebar Syncros IC-R100-SL; Carbon combo ^{°Value not published by the brand} Syncros Creston iC TRI, 400mm, Syncros E1 Carbon extension ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Seatpost model Syncros SP-R100-SL ^{°Value not published by the brand} Syncros Plasma 6 HMX with Ritchey WCS clamp; adjustable head ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Weight

Max total weight 120 kg –

° 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 Addict RC Ultimate

Size of Plasma RC Ultimate

Differences measured from

Addict RC Ultimate · M
Plasma RC Ultimate · S

Stack and reach

Addict RC Ultimate · M Addict RC Ultimate · M — Reach (mm) 395.2 · Stack (mm) 543.3
Plasma RC Ultimate · S Plasma RC Ultimate · S — Reach (mm) 392.5 · Stack (mm) 520

Geometry14 differences

Size M S

Reach 395 mm 393 mm −3 mm

Stack 543 mm 520 mm −23 mm

Top tube (effective) 555 mm 529 mm −26 mm

Seat tube 482 mm 503 mm +21 mm

Head tube 130 mm 107 mm −24 mm

Head angle 72.8° 72.5° −0.3°

Seat angle 73.6° 75.2° +1.6°

Chainstays 410 mm 410 mm

Wheelbase 991 mm 982 mm −9 mm

Front centre 592 mm 584 mm −8 mm

Standover 778 mm 746 mm −32 mm

BB drop 72 mm 75 mm +3 mm

BB height 273 mm 261 mm −12 mm

Fork offset 44 mm 44 mm

Trail 58 mm 60 mm +2 mm

Stem 110 mm –

Handlebar width 400 mm –

Crank length 170 mm –

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Frequently asked questions

Which is lighter, Scott Addict RC Ultimate or Scott Plasma RC Ultimate?

Scott Addict RC Ultimate weighs 6.1 kg, Scott Plasma RC Ultimate 9.3 kg, as their brands give them.

What groupset do Scott Addict RC Ultimate and Scott Plasma RC Ultimate come with?

Scott Addict RC Ultimate: SRAM RED AXS. Scott Plasma RC Ultimate: SRAM RED AXS.

How do Scott Addict RC Ultimate and Scott Plasma RC Ultimate compare on geometry?

In size M, Scott Addict RC Ultimate has a stack of 543 mm for a reach of 395 mm; in size S, Scott Plasma RC Ultimate has 520 mm for 393 mm. More stack for the reach means a more upright position.

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Scott Addict RC Ultimate vs Scott Plasma RC Ultimate

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Character

Gearing

Components and specs

Geometry

Stack and reach

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Frequently asked questions

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