Scott Plasma RC Pro vs Scott Plasma RC Ultimate

Scott

Plasma RC Pro

Scott

Plasma RC Ultimate

Top of the rangeCarbon700c2026

Top of the rangeCarbon700c2025

Two builds of the Scott Plasma line: 13 differences, mostly in the components.

ScottScott Plasma RC Pro

ScottScott Plasma RC Ultimate

At a glance

Differences only

Scott Plasma RC Ultimate is 500 g lighter than Scott Plasma RC Pro (brand figures).
Scott Plasma RC Ultimate has the higher-range groupset: SRAM RED AXS, against Shimano Ultegra Di2.
Scott Plasma RC Ultimate has the shorter lowest gear: 13 km/h at 90 rpm, against 14 km/h.
Scott Plasma RC Pro is the newer model (2026).

Key specs5 differences

Model year 2026 2025

Weight 9.8 kg ^{°Value not published by the brand} 9.3 kg ^{°Value not published by the brand}−500 g

Frame Carbon

As printed

Material: Carbon

Carbon

As printed

Material: Carbon

Wheelset 700c · ZIPP 404 Firecrest Carbon tubeless; 24 Front ^{°Value not published by the brand} 700c · Syncros Capital SL Aero 80mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Drivetrain 2×12 2×12

Groupset Shimano Ultegra Di2 SRAM RED AXS ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range

Brake model Shimano BR-R9170 Hyd.Disc ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM S900 HRD flat mount ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Seatpost Syncros Plasma 6 HMX with Ritchey WCS clamp; adjustable head 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.

Plasma RC Pro · Road bike all-round, very 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 Plasma RC Pro14 km/h - 54 km/h
Scott Plasma RC Ultimate13 km/h - 58 km/h

Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)

Scott Plasma RC ProScott 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 fork1 difference

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

Bottom bracket Shimano SM-BB71-41B ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM DUB PF ROAD 86.5 ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Drivetrain6 differences

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

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

As printed

Shimano Ultegra Di2 RD-R8150; 24 Speed Electronic Shift System Shimano Di2 SW-R9160; 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 Shimano Ultegra FC-R8100; 52/36 T ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM RED AXS Power Meter; 50/37 T ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range

Cassette Shimano Ultegra CS-R8100-12; 11-30 ^{°Value not published by the brand} SRAM RED XG 1290 E1; 10-33 ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range

Rear derailleur Shimano Ultegra Di2 RD-R8150; 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}Higher range

Shifters Shimano Di2 SW-R9160; 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}

Brakes

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

As printed

Shimano Dura-Ace 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 160 mm 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 Schwalbe PRO ONE Aero, TL-Easy, Fold,700x28C ^{°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 28 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} 28 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Cockpit and seatpost

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

Handlebar Syncros Creston iC TRI, 400mm, Syncros E1 Carbon extension ^{°Value not published by the brand} Syncros Creston iC TRI, 400mm, Syncros E1 Carbon extension ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Seatpost model Syncros Plasma 6 HMX with Ritchey WCS clamp; adjustable head ^{°Value not published by the brand} Syncros Plasma 6 HMX with Ritchey WCS clamp; adjustable head ^{°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 Plasma RC Pro

Size of Plasma RC Ultimate

Differences measured from

Plasma RC Pro · M
Plasma RC Ultimate · M

Stack and reach

Plasma RC Pro · M Plasma RC Pro · M — Reach (mm) 417.5 · Stack (mm) 535
Plasma RC Ultimate · M Plasma RC Ultimate · M — Reach (mm) 417.5 · Stack (mm) 535

Geometry

Size M M

Reach 418 mm 418 mm

Stack 535 mm 535 mm

Top tube (effective) 556 mm 556 mm

Seat tube 552 mm 552 mm

Head tube 122 mm 122 mm

Head angle 72.5° 72.5°

Seat angle 75.2° 75.2°

Chainstays 410 mm 410 mm

Wheelbase 1,012 mm 1,012 mm

Front centre 613 mm 613 mm

Standover 796 mm 796 mm

BB drop 75 mm 75 mm

BB height 261 mm 261 mm

Fork offset 44 mm 44 mm

Trail 60 mm 60 mm

Where to buy them

Scott Plasma RC Pro
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Scott Plasma RC Ultimate
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Frequently asked questions

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

Scott Plasma RC Ultimate weighs 9.3 kg, Scott Plasma RC Pro 9.8 kg, as their brands give them.

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

Scott Plasma RC Pro: Shimano Ultegra Di2. Scott Plasma RC Ultimate: SRAM RED AXS.

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

In size M, Scott Plasma RC Pro has a stack of 535 mm for a reach of 418 mm; in size M, Scott Plasma RC Ultimate has 535 mm for 418 mm. More stack for the reach means a more upright position.

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Scott Plasma RC Pro vs Scott Plasma RC Ultimate

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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