Scott Scale 60 vs Scott Contrail 20

Scott

Scale 60

Scott

Contrail 20

Entry levelCross-countryHardtailAluminium2027

Entry levelHardtailAluminium29" front, 27.5" rear2026

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

ScottScott Scale 60

ScottScott Contrail 20

At a glance

Differences only

Scott Scale 60 is 870 g lighter than Scott Contrail 20 (brand figures).
Scott Scale 60 has the higher-range groupset: Shimano Deore 12v, against Shimano CUES 11v.
Scott Scale 60 is the newer model (2027).

Key specs8 differences

Model year 2027 2026

Weight 13.5 kg 14.37 kg +870 g

Frame Aluminium

As printed

Scale made from Low Impact Alloy

Aluminium

As printed

Tube Contrail à épaisseurs variables en aluminium 6061

Suspension Hardtail, 100 mm

As printed

nouvelle catégorie de VTT semi-rigides

Hardtail, 100 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Fork model RockShox Judy Silver TK Coil, Reb. Adj., Lockout Suntour XCT30-HLO

As printed

Suntour XCT30-HLO, Plongeurs noirs, Réglage du rebond, Système de blocage

Wheelset 29" · Alex Rims X25 Disc 32H ^{°Value not published by the brand} 29" front, 27.5" rear · Alexrims X-20 Disc; 32H ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Drivetrain 1×12 1×11

Groupset Shimano Deore 12v Higher range

As printed

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

Shimano CUES 11v

As printed

Shimano CUES RD-U6000-SGS, Type Shadow, 11 vitesses / Shimano CUES SL-U6000-11

Brake model Shimano BR-MT200 2-Piston Tektro HDM275

As printed

Freins à disque hydrauliques Tektro HDM275

Seatpost Rigid · Syncros alloy, 10mm offset, 31.6x400mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} Rigid · HL SP C212; 31.6mm, 350mm, Black ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Prices

Each model's retailers, delivered to your country, and their prices over time.

Scott Scale 60

Scott Contrail 20

Affiliate links: no extra cost for you ♥

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 60 · Mountain bike rather for smooth ground, short gearing, entry-level equipment.
Contrail 20 · Mountain bike made for very smooth ground, very stable, entry-level equipment.

Terrain

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 608 km/h - 37 km/h

Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)

Scott Scale 60Scott Contrail 20other 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

As printed

VTT - Vélos de cross-country

–

Frame and fork1 difference

Axles Quick-release ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Scale made from Low Impact Alloy, Tapered Headtube, BB92, QR Axle 5x141mm with 55mm Chainline, Check under technology to get more info about Low Impact Alloy

Quick-release ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Contrail Alloy 6061 Custom Butted Tubing, BSA73, Internal Cable Routing, QR Axle 5x135mm, replaceable hanger

Bottom bracket Prowheel PF BB92 ^{°Value not published by the brand} Feimin FP.B908N; BB73, square taper ^{°Value not published by the brand}

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

As printed

Internal Cable Routing

Suspension

Fork travel 100 mm 100 mm

Drivetrain5 differences

Groupset brand Shimano

As printed

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

Shimano

As printed

Shimano CUES RD-U6000-SGS

Shifting Mechanical ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

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

Mechanical ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Shimano CUES RD-U6000-SGS; Shadow Type, 11 Speed Shimano CUES SL-U6000-11, 2 way release

Chainrings 1 1

Gears at the back 12 ^{°Value not published by the brand} 11 ^{°Value not published by the brand}−1

Chainring teeth Prowheel RMZ-MD25S-TT, 32T Prowheel C10Y-NW Steel, 30T

Cassette Sunrace CSMZ600, 11-51T Shimano CUES CS-LG400-11, 11-50T

Rear derailleur Shimano Deore RD-M6200 12-speed ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range Shimano CUES RD-U6000-SGS

Shifters Shimano Deore SL-M6200 ^{°Value not published by the brand}Higher range Shimano CUES SL-U6000-11, 2 way release ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Brakes1 difference

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

As printed

Shimano Disque hydraulique

Hydraulic disc

As printed

Freins à disque hydrauliques Tektro HDM275

Front rotor 180 mm 160 mm −20 mm

Rear rotor 160 mm 160 mm

Wheels and tyres2 differences

Wheel size 700c / 29"

As printed

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

29" front, 27.5" rear ^{°Value not published by the brand}

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

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

Tyres Maxxis Rekon Race 29x2.4", 60TPI, Tubeless Ready, EXO Maxxis Rekon Race 2.4" DUAL 60TPI

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

Cockpit and seatpost4 differences

Handlebar width 740 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} 720 mm ^{°Value not published by the brand}−20 mm

Handlebar Syncros Alloy 6061, T shape Flat, 9°, 740mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} HL MTB-AL-312BT, 720mm, black, 12mm rise; DDK Grip ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Stem Syncros Alloy 6061, oversized 31.8mm, 1 1/8", 6° angle ^{°Value not published by the brand} HL TDS-C342-8FOV, 10°, 31.8, Black ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Seatpost model Syncros alloy, 10mm offset, 31.6x400mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} HL SP C212; 31.6mm, 350mm, Black ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Weight

Weighed with pedals– no

Max total weight 130 kg 130 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 Contrail 20

Differences measured from

Contrail 20 · M

Stack and reach

Contrail 20 · M Contrail 20 · M — Reach (mm) 429.2 · Stack (mm) 618.5

Geometry

Size– M

Reach– 429 mm

Stack– 619 mm

Top tube (effective)– 595 mm

Seat tube– 440 mm

Head tube– 110 mm

Head angle– 67°

Seat angle– 75°

Chainstays– 457 mm

Wheelbase– 1,169 mm

Front centre– 719 mm

Standover– 790 mm

BB drop– 60 mm

BB height– 316 mm

Fork offset– 46 mm

Trail– 110 mm

Stem (to verify)– 45 mm

Where to buy them

Scott Scale 60
Its full spec sheet Compare the whole Scott Scale range
Scott Contrail 20
Its full spec sheet

Compare the whole Scott Scale range

Frequently asked questions

Which is lighter, Scott Scale 60 or Scott Contrail 20?

Scott Scale 60 weighs 13.5 kg, Scott Contrail 20 14.37 kg, as their brands give them.

What groupset do Scott Scale 60 and Scott Contrail 20 come with?

Scott Scale 60: Shimano Deore 12v. Scott Contrail 20: Shimano CUES 11v.

Compare other models

Scott Scale 60 vs Scott Contrail 20

At a glance

Prices

Character

Gearing

Components and specs

Geometry

Stack and reach

Where to buy them

Frequently asked questions

Other comparisons