ScottFoil RC
The Foil RC is Scott's aero race bike, launched in 2022 as the third generation of the Foil and developed with aero consultant Simon Smart. The top HMX SL carbon grade is sold as the Foil RC Ultimate and as a frameset, with Syncros's one-piece Creston iC SL Aero cockpit and the flexing Duncan SL Aero CFT seatpost. Scott claimed a 16 W saving at 40 km/h and a 9% lighter frame than the previous Foil.
- From
- €12,999$13,000£12,799
- Builds
- 2
- Sizes
- 7
- Frame weight
- 915 g32.3 oz
Our verdict
Overall
out of 100, average of 6 categories
A proven WorldTour aero platform with a one-piece cockpit and a flexing seatpost for comfort, offered in seven sizes. It is now four years old, the HMX SL frame is no longer especially light, and the proprietary cockpit and seatpost make it less simple to adjust or travel with.
Scored Nov 2026
- + Top-tier build kit
- + Aero-first design
- + Premium frame
- − Expensive
AI-drafted from the specs on this page and reviewed before publishing. Scores are relative to every bike in the catalog when they were given, so they drop as newer bikes and parts raise the bar.
- Aero
- 86/100
- Frame
- 82/100
- Components
- 90/100
- Fit
- 76/100
- Practicality
- 62/100
- Price
- 33/100
Aero claims and front-end integration
Carbon grade, weight and warranty
Groupset, wheels and power meter
Sizes and adjustment range
Travel, standard parts, servicing
From the cheapest complete-bike MSRP
Bike duel
Reviews
1 independent review of the Scott Foil RC.
- WrittenTobias HörschTested: Ultimate
Frame & platform
Frame & fork
- Frame material
- Carbon (Foil RC HMX SL)
- Fork material
- Carbon (Foil RC HMX SL, 1-inch eccentric carbon steerer)
- Frame weight
- 915 g32.3 oz
- Weight measured on
- Scott's claim for a painted size 56 HMX SL frame with Di2 battery holder and derailleur hangers (805 g unpainted)
- Max system weight
- 120 kg264.6 lb
- Frame sizes
- XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
- Also available as
- Foil RC in HMX carbon (Team Replica, Pro, Team, 10 and 20 builds, and frameset); Foil RC TRI (HMX frame with a Zipp Vuka triathlon cockpit)
Compatibility & standards
- Brake type
- Flat-mount hydraulic disc
- Wheel size
- 700c
- Max tire width
- 30 mm
- Bottom bracket standard
- Press-fit (PF Road 86.5)
- Cable routing
- Internal
Fit & adjustability
- Cockpit
- One-piece bar and stem (Syncros Creston iC SL Aero)
- Seatpost type
- Syncros Duncan SL Aero CFT aero seatpost with a flexing carbon section
Aerodynamics
- Manufacturer aero claims
- 16 W saving at 40 km/h over the previous Foil (1 min 18 s over 40 km)
- Testing method
- Developed with aero consultant Simon Smart, optimised for 4 to 10 degrees of yaw at 32 and 48 km/h
Travel, maintenance & warranty
- Derailleur hanger
- Replaceable
- Proprietary parts
- One-piece Syncros cockpit, Duncan SL Aero seatpost, eccentric 1-inch steerer
Photos
Builds & components
Highlighted rows differ between builds. Green marks the best value.
Foil RC Ultimate | Foil RC Ultimate HMX SL frameset | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Price (MSRP) | €12,999$13,000£12,799 | €4,999$5,000£4,999 |
| Type | Complete bike | Frameset |
| Notes | 2027 model; spec and prices from scott-sports.com (DE, UK and US sites). Scott lists XXS to M as available; the geometry covers XXS to XXL. Scott publishes no complete-bike weight. | Frame, fork, headset and seatpost, XXS to XXL; prices from scott-sports.com (DE, UK and US sites). |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Groupset | SRAM Red AXS E1 | — |
| Launched | 2024 · current generation | — |
| Speeds | 12-speed | — |
| Electronic | Yes | — |
| Drivetrain | 2x | — |
| Shifters | SRAM Red AXS HRD | — |
| Crankset | SRAM Red AXS Power Meter | — |
| Chainrings | 48/35 | — |
| Power meter | SRAM Red AXS Power Meter | — |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB PF Road 86.5 | — |
| Standard | Press-fit 86.5 | — |
| Front derailleur | SRAM Red AXS | — |
| Rear derailleur | SRAM Red AXS | — |
| Cassette | SRAM Red XG-1290 E1 | — |
| Range | 10-33 | — |
| Speeds | 12-speed | — |
| Chain | SRAM Red | — |
| Brakes | ||
| Brake levers | SRAM Red AXS HRD | — |
| Brake calipers | SRAM Red AXS HRD | — |
| Type | Hydraulic disc | — |
| Rotors | SRAM Paceline X | — |
| Front rotor | 160 mm | — |
| Rear rotor | 140 mm | — |
| Mount | Center Lock | — |
| Wheels & tires | ||
| Wheelset | Syncros Capital SL Aero 60 | — |
| Front rim depth | 60 mm | — |
| Rear rim depth | 60 mm | — |
| Material | Carbon | — |
| Notes | Syncros SL axle | — |
| Tires | Schwalbe Pro One Aero TL-Easy | — |
| Tire width | 28 mm | — |
| Type | Tubeless (TL-Easy), folding | — |
| Cockpit | ||
| Handlebar | Syncros Creston iC SL Aero | — |
| Type | One-piece bar and stem | — |
| Integrated stem | Yes | — |
| Widths available | 380 mm (XXS, XS, S), 400 mm (M, L, XL), 420 mm (XXL) | — |
| Material | Carbon | — |
| Headset | Acros AIF-626S | Acros AIF-1138S |
| Saddle & seatpost | ||
| Saddle | Syncros Belcarra V1.0 Neo Cut-out | — |
| Rails | Carbon | — |
| Seatpost | Syncros Duncan SL Aero CFT | Syncros Duncan SL Aero CFT |
Foil RC price & value
Where it's cheapest
MSRPs converted at ECB reference rates of 2026-10-05 (1 EUR = 1.1204 USD = 0.8472 GBP). US prices exclude sales tax, so add your state's rate before comparing.
| Build | Market | MSRP | In EUR | vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foil RC Ultimate | USA (USD, excl. sales tax) | $13,000 | €11,603 | cheapest |
| Europe (EUR, incl. VAT) | €12,999 | €12,999 | +12% | |
| UK (GBP, incl. VAT) | £12,799 | €15,107 | +30% | |
| Foil RC Ultimate HMX SL frameset | USA (USD, excl. sales tax) | $5,000 | €4,463 | cheapest |
| Europe (EUR, incl. VAT) | €4,999 | €4,999 | +12% | |
| UK (GBP, incl. VAT) | £4,999 | €5,901 | +32% |
Price history
Foil RC Ultimate
- 2026-10-06€12,999€12,999€12,999
- 2026-11-02€12,999$13,000£12,799
Foil RC Ultimate HMX SL frameset
- 2026-10-06$5,000$5,000$5,000
- 2026-11-02€4,999$5,000£4,999
Building up the Foil RC Ultimate HMX SL frameset
Included: Headset, Seatpost.
Still to buy: Groupset, Crankset, Cassette, Chain, Brake calipers, Wheelset, Tires, Handlebar, Saddle, Pedals.
Ownership checklist
0 of 2 known checks pass, 2 not published by Scott. Why these checks
- ✕
Threaded bottom bracket
Press-fit (PF Road 86.5)
- ✕
UDH derailleur hanger
Replaceable
- ?
Standard 12×142 mm rear axle
- ?
Works with mechanical shifting
Foil RC geometry
| XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack | 505 mm19.9″ | 511 mm20.1″ | 527 mm20.7″ | 548 mm21.6″ | 568 mm22.4″ | 589 mm23.2″ | 606 mm23.9″ |
| Reach | 380 mm15″ | 388 mm15.3″ | 389 mm15.3″ | 389 mm15.3″ | 394.5 mm15.5″ | 400 mm15.7″ | 409 mm16.1″ |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5° | 74.5° | 74° | 73.6° | 73.3° | 73° | 72.5° |
| Head tube angle | 70.5° | 71° | 72° | 72.5° | 73° | 73.3° | 73.3° |
| Head tube length | 103 mm4.1″ | 108 mm4.3″ | 121 mm4.8″ | 141 mm5.6″ | 161 mm6.3″ | 181 mm7.1″ | 199 mm7.8″ |
| Effective top tube | 520 mm20.5″ | 530 mm20.9″ | 540 mm21.3″ | 550 mm21.7″ | 565 mm22.2″ | 580 mm22.8″ | 600 mm23.6″ |
| Seat tube length | 451.8 mm17.8″ | 481.9 mm19″ | 502.4 mm19.8″ | 522.6 mm20.6″ | 542.4 mm21.4″ | 559.8 mm22″ | 572.4 mm22.5″ |
| Chainstay | 412 mm16.2″ | 412 mm16.2″ | 412 mm16.2″ | 412 mm16.2″ | 412 mm16.2″ | 412 mm16.2″ | 412 mm16.2″ |
| Wheelbase | 987.7 mm38.9″ | 993.7 mm39.1″ | 990.7 mm39″ | 992.6 mm39.1″ | 999.9 mm39.4″ | 1,008.6 mm39.7″ | 1,022.7 mm40.3″ |
| BB drop | 70 mm2.8″ | 70 mm2.8″ | 70 mm2.8″ | 70 mm2.8″ | 70 mm2.8″ | 70 mm2.8″ | 70 mm2.8″ |
| BB height | 274.5 mm10.8″ | 274.5 mm10.8″ | 274.5 mm10.8″ | 274.5 mm10.8″ | 274.5 mm10.8″ | 274.5 mm10.8″ | 274.5 mm10.8″ |
| Standover | 746.4 mm29.4″ | 759.6 mm29.9″ | 779.4 mm30.7″ | 801 mm31.5″ | 820 mm32.3″ | 838 mm33″ | 853.3 mm33.6″ |
| Wheel size | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c | 700c |
| Stem length | 80 mm3.1″ | 90 mm3.5″ | 100 mm3.9″ | 110 mm4.3″ | 110 mm4.3″ | 120 mm4.7″ | 120 mm4.7″ |
Side view
Drawn to scale (how to read it).
How the geometry rides
The Foil RC in size M against the middle size of 65 other bikes: tendencies from geometry, not a ride review (how to read this).
- Wheelbase992.6 mm39.1″
shortestlonger than 85% of 65 bikeslongest
Long wheelbase: tends to track straight and feel calm at speed.
- Chainstay412 mm16.2″
shortestlonger than 97% of 73 bikeslongest
Long chainstays: adds stability and room for a rear wheel with wide tyres.
Good to know
Design
Scott says the HMX SL frame is 9% lighter than the previous Foil and claims 10% more comfort.
SourceFit
The one-piece Creston iC SL Aero cockpit comes in four widths from 380 to 440 mm, and its spacers split in two so stack can be changed without full disassembly. Lower builds use a two-piece bar and stem.
SourceHistory
Scott launched the Foil RC in June 2022, ahead of the Tour de France, as the third generation of the Foil.
SourceVersions
Only the Ultimate uses the HMX SL frame. The Foil RC Pro (Dura-Ace Di2) and the cheaper Foil RC builds use HMX carbon; Scott also lists Team, Team Replica, TRI, 10 and 20 builds.
Source
Foil RC FAQ
How much does the Scott Foil RC cost?+
Manufacturer prices (MSRP): €4,999–€12,999 / $5,000–$13,000 / £4,999–£12,799 across 2 listed builds and framesets: Foil RC Ultimate and Foil RC Ultimate HMX SL frameset.
How much does the Scott Foil RC weigh?+
The frame weighs 915 g (32.3 oz) (Scott's claim for a painted size 56 HMX SL frame with Di2 battery holder and derailleur hangers (805 g unpainted)).
What sizes does the Scott Foil RC come in?+
7 sizes: XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL and XXL.
What is the tire clearance of the Scott Foil RC?+
Up to 30 mm tires on 700c wheels.
Which groupsets are compatible with the Scott Foil RC?+
Bottom bracket: Press-fit (PF Road 86.5).
What builds of the Scott Foil RC are available?+
Foil RC Ultimate: SRAM Red AXS E1.
Is the Scott Foil RC aerodynamic?+
16 W saving at 40 km/h over the previous Foil (1 min 18 s over 40 km) (Developed with aero consultant Simon Smart, optimised for 4 to 10 degrees of yaw at 32 and 48 km/h)
Sources
- https://www.scott-sports.com/gb/en/product/scott-foil-rc-ultimate-bike
- https://www.scott-sports.com/gb/en/product/scott-foil-rc-ultimate-frame-set
- https://www.scott-sports.com/gb/en/product/scott-foil-rc-pro-bike
- https://bikeradar.com/news/scott-launches-new-foil-rc-bike
- https://granfondo-cycling.com/first-review-scott-foil-rc-ultimate-2023-review/
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