Scott’s new Addict CX RC is a faithful ‘cross rendition of its flagship road rocket complete with all of the original’s carbon fibre technology and drool-worthy numbers. Though the geometry has been adjusted, the stays widened and the frame reinforced for the rigours of ‘cross, claimed frameset weight is still 980g – just 190g heavier than the road-going Addict LTD.


The Addict CX RC is an amazing rig for the dedicated ‘cross racer and it’s a virtual guarantee that you’ll go faster aboard one – and we don’t say that often. Save for a handful of relatively minor quibbles, it’s nearly everything we could dream of for a ‘cross racer and then some. If you have the money, buy one and never look at your current racer the same way ever again.

Much as we’ve come to expect from the road-going Addict, the Addict CX RC is a true ultralight yet noticeably more rigid than many frames that are far heavier. It’s easily the fastest ‘cross bike we’ve tossed a leg over. Acceleration from a standing start is road bike-quick and sizeable gaps close up with but a few hard pedal strokes. There isn't a hint of flex from the bottom end or front triangle regardless of how hard you try and you’re constantly reminded of how easy it is to muscle this sub-7kg steed up the short power climbs typical of ‘cross.

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