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Scott Scale 50 vs Lapierre Prorace 4.9

Scott Scale 50, side view

Scott

Scale 50

Lapierre Prorace 4.9, side view

Lapierre

Prorace 4.9

Entry levelCross-countryHardtailAluminium2027
Entry levelCross-countryHardtailAluminium2026

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 20 differences, line by line.

Scott Scale 50, side viewScottScott Scale 50
Lapierre Prorace 4.9, side viewLapierreLapierre Prorace 4.9

At a glance

  • Lapierre Prorace 4.9 is 1.2 kg lighter than Scott Scale 50 (brand figures).
  • Scott Scale 50 has the higher-range groupset: Shimano Deore 12v, against SRAM SX Eagle 12 vitesses.
  • Scott Scale 50 has 10 mm more fork travel than Lapierre Prorace 4.9.
  • Scott Scale 50 is the newer model (2027).
Key specs8 differences
Model year 2027 2026
Weight 13.8 kg 12.6 kg °Value not published by the brandBest of the comparison−1.2 kg
FrameSame for all Aluminium
As printed

Scale made from Low Impact Alloy

 Aluminium
As printed

Cadre : HIGH Aluminium Uni

Suspension Hardtail, 110 mm
As printed

nouvelle catégorie de VTT semi-rigides

 Hardtail, 100 mm
As printed

VTT de cross-country semi-rigide

Fork model RockShox Judy Silver TK Solo Air, 15x110mm axle, tapered steerer, Reb. Adj., Lockout Rockshox Judy Gold RL Remote Boost
As printed

Fourche : Rockshox Judy Gold RL Remote Boost, 100 mm

Wheelset 29" · Alex Rims X25 Disc 32H °Value not published by the brand 29" · Rodi Tryp25 25x622 °Value not published by the brand
DrivetrainSame for all 1×12 1×12
Groupset Shimano Deore 12v Higher range
As printed

Shimano Deore RD-M7200 12-speed / Shimano Deore SL-M6200

 SRAM SX Eagle 12 vitesses
As printed

Derailleur Arrière : Sram SX Eagle AL 12s

Brake model Shimano BR-MT200 2-Piston Shimano Hydraulic Disc brake MT401 2 pistons °Value not published by the brand
Seatpost Dropper · Syncros Dropper Post SP-M302-AL2, 31.6mm °Value not published by the brand Rigid · Lapierre Non Suspension Alloy, Ø: 27.2 mm
As printed

Tige de selle : XLC Non Suspension SP-R30,Dia. 27.2 mm,L: 400 mm

Prices

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Scott Scale 50

Scott Scale 50

Lapierre Prorace 4.9

Lapierre Prorace 4.9

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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.

  • Scale 50 · Mountain bike all-round, average gearing, entry-level equipment.
  • Prorace 4.9 · Mountain bike rather for smooth ground, very stable, entry-level equipment.
Terrain
Scott Scale 50 47%Lapierre Prorace 4.9 21%3 bikes1 bike6 bikes6 bikes3 bikes · Lapierre Prorace 4.92 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes3 bikes · Scott Scale 501 bike4 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes2 bikes4 bikes2 bikes2 bikes5 bikes4 bikes2 bikes2 bikes5 bikes2 bikes
EasyDemanding

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 508 km/h - 40 km/h
Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)
Scott Scale 50Lapierre Prorace 4.9other 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
DisciplineSame for all Cross-country
As printed

VTT - Vélos de cross-country

 Cross-country
As printed

VTT de cross-country semi-rigide

Frame and fork1 difference
Axles Thru-axles °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Scale made from Low Impact Alloy, Tapered Headtube, BB92, UDH interface, Boost 12x148mm with 55mm chainline, Check under technology to get more info about Low I

–Not given
Bottom bracket Shimano BB-MT500 PF °Value not published by the brand SRAM PressFit DUB 92 °Value not published by the brand
Seatpost diameter–Not given 27.2 mm °Value not published by the brand
Suspension1 difference
Fork travel 110 mm 100 mm −10 mm
Drivetrain5 differences
Groupset brand Shimano
As printed

Shimano Deore RD-M7200 12-speed / Shimano Deore SL-M6200

 SRAM
As printed

Derailleur Arrière : Sram SX Eagle AL 12s

ShiftingSame for all Mechanical °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Shimano Deore RD-M7200 12-speed Shimano Deore SL-M6200

 Mechanical
As printed

Levier de vitesse droit : Sram Triggershift SX Eagle 12s

ChainringsSame for all 1 1 °Value not published by the brand
Gears at the backSame for all 12 °Value not published by the brand 12
Chainring teeth Shimano FC-MT520, 32T SX Eagle CL55 DUB, DM
As printed

Pédalier : SX Eagle CL55 DUB, DM

Cassette Shimano Deore CS-M6200, 10-51T Sram PG-1210 Eagle, HG
As printed

Cassette : Sram PG-1210 Eagle, HG

Rear derailleur Shimano Deore RD-M7200 12-speed °Value not published by the brand SRAM NX Eagle, 12s °Value not published by the brand
Shifters Shimano Deore SL-M6200 °Value not published by the brand SRAM Triggershift NX Eagle 12s °Value not published by the brand
Brakes
BrakesSame for all Hydraulic disc °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Shimano Disque hydraulique

 Hydraulic disc °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Shimano Disque hydraulique

Wheels and tyres2 differences
Wheel sizeSame for all 700c / 29"
As printed

Maxxis Rekon Race 29x2.4", 60TPI, Tubeless Ready, EXO

 700c / 29"
As printed

Taile des roues 29

RimsSame for all Aluminium °Value not published by the brand Aluminium °Value not published by the brand
Rim inner width–Not given 25 mm
Tubeless ready yes °Value not published by the brand–Not given
Tyres Maxxis Rekon Race 29x2.4", 60TPI, Tubeless Ready, EXO XLC VT-M20 Summit 57-622
As printed

Pneus : XLC VT-M20 Summit 57-622

Tyre width fitted 61 mm °Value not published by the brand 57 mm −4 mm
Cockpit and seatpost3 differences
Handlebar width 740 mm °Value not published by the brand–Not given
Handlebar Syncros Alloy 6061, T shape Flat, 9°, 740mm °Value not published by the brand Lapierre Flat bar Alloy 6061 Top flat, Ø: 31.8 mm °Value not published by the brand
Stem Syncros Alloy 6061, oversized 31.8mm, 1 1/8", 6° angle °Value not published by the brand Lapierre 7050 Alloy, 7°, Ø: 31.8 mm °Value not published by the brand
Seatpost model Syncros Dropper Post SP-M302-AL2, 31.6mm °Value not published by the brand Lapierre Non Suspension Alloy, Ø: 27.2 mm °Value not published by the brand
Weight
Max total weight 130 kg –Not given

° 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.

Prorace 4.9 · M
  • Prorace 4.9 · M

Stack and reach

570580590600610620630640360370380390400410420↖ UprightAggressive ↘Reach (mm)Stack (mm)Prorace 4.9 · M — Reach (mm) 390 · Stack (mm) 605
  • Prorace 4.9 · M Prorace 4.9 · M — Reach (mm) 390 · Stack (mm) 605
Geometry
Size–Not given M
Reach–Not given 390 mm
Stack–Not given 605 mm
Top tube (effective)–Not given 575 mm
Seat tube–Not given 430 mm
Head tube–Not given 90 mm
Head angle–Not given 69.5°
Seat angle–Not given 73°
Chainstays–Not given 428 mm
Wheelbase–Not given 1,121 mm
Front centre–Not given 701 mm
BB drop–Not given 65 mm
BB height–Not given 309 mm
Trail–Not given 0 mm

Where to buy them

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Frequently asked questions

Which is lighter, Scott Scale 50 or Lapierre Prorace 4.9?

Lapierre Prorace 4.9 weighs 12.6 kg, Scott Scale 50 13.8 kg, as their brands give them.

What groupset do Scott Scale 50 and Lapierre Prorace 4.9 come with?

Scott Scale 50: Shimano Deore 12v. Lapierre Prorace 4.9: SRAM SX Eagle 12 vitesses.

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