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Scott Elite 2002 Hardtail

4.43/5 (7 Reviews)

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Weight : 12.60kg


Product Description

frame » Scott Liteflite 7005 Alloy D.B. Scott repl. D/out
fork » Rock-Shox Judy TT Coil Spring 80mm
rear der » Shimano XT 27 speed
front der » Shimano LX
shifters » Shimano LX w/gear indicator
brakes » Hayes HMX - 1 mechanical Disc
crankset » Race Face Prodigy
handlebar » Scott X-Rod P.G. 580 mm
stem » Scott Team D. Clamp yellow stripe 1-1/8" 10° rise
pedal » Scott Clipless pedal
seatpost » Scott Team
seat » Scott XC Racing
hubs » Scott Disc Comp
cassette » Shimano Deore 11-32 T
spokes » 15 G Stainless, black
rims » Alesa Zac 19 32H N/Eyelet Black
tires » IRC Notos XC 26 x 2.1 yellow stripe


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Reviews 1 - 7 (7 Reviews Total)

User Reviews

Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:4
Submitted by Richard a Weekend Warrior from Paisley

Date Reviewed: May 30, 2006

Strengths:    Lightweight, XT rear mech, disc brakes, nice feel

Weaknesses:    Judy TT front forks, no bar ends, tyres not comfortable cornering on hard surfaces.

Bottom Line:   
A great bike which has brought me lots of riding pleasure with very few troubles.

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Duration Product Used:   More than 3 years

Price Paid:    $1200.00

Purchased At:   Dales Cycles

Similar Products Used:   Garry Fisher, Boss, Carrera

Bike Setup:   Cane Creek stubby bar ends, Rockshox Recon 351, schwalbe marathon plus tyres
Overall Rating:3
Value Rating:4
Submitted by Steve a Weekend Warrior from Wellington

Date Reviewed: August 21, 2004

Strengths:    Frame handling, good overall package.

Weaknesses:    Judy TT's did not perform to the frames standard.
Cheap Scott seatpost failed to hold level position and as a result, the saddle got killed too.

Bottom Line:   
Great package let down by the Judy TT's.
RaceFace cranks not a good match to the frame (chain suck resulted in chain jam between frame and crank) hence changed to XT.
Forks and these problems sadly loose chilli's on a good bike.

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Duration Product Used:   2 Years

Price Paid:    $1050.00

Purchased At:   Penny Farthings

Bike Setup:   Standard spec, but have changed to XT crankset and Fox Talas forks.
Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:4
Submitted by Tom a Weekend Warrior from France

Date Reviewed: June 18, 2004

Strengths:    Very Nice Frame. Good Components. Rahter light.

Weaknesses:    Fork !

Bottom Line:   
I love the frame. Comfortable, but still rather aggressive oriented. Nice to look as well. The components are not the best ones but still of good value. The great weakness of the bike is the fork, which is really a shame for this kind of bike (which seems nevertheless to be often the case on Scott's racing bikes). I am on my way to upgrade for a new fork.

I would recommend this bike (or new versions) for non-racer but still aggressive xc users. For the price, I guess you can find better components (Fork!), but I bought this 2002 model in spring 2003 with a good price. I didn't have any problem with this bike since I bought it.
"Only" 4 chilis because of the Fork.

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Duration Product Used:   1 Year

Purchased At:   Local Bike Dealer

Similar Products Used:   Previous mountain bike was a no-name with LX components bought around... 1990.

Bike Setup:   Original setup
Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by robin williamson a Cross Country Rider from scotland

Date Reviewed: August 22, 2003

Strengths:    This bike has really neutral steering when fitted with a riser bar. Dead nice ride quality of turns,lets you feel pretty in control and fun.

Weaknesses:    poor fork but not the worst. It is adequate. people tend to get carried away with technology and for the money its ok.

Bottom Line:   
great twitchy steering fun

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Duration Product Used:   3 months

Price Paid:    $900.00

Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by julian a Cross Country Rider from wellington nz

Date Reviewed: August 21, 2002

Strengths:    Good frame, well constructed, good groupset, disc brakes

Weaknesses:    Forks.

Bottom Line:   
Great bike, a thing of beauty, light and nimble but strong. I changed to some wider riser bars because I found it abit skitterish in the rough with the flat bars, though I do tend to use it like a trail bike not a XC bike. Disc brakes are confidence boosters, get them wet and still stop on a dime, saved my arse a couple of times now. One thing with cable brakes need to keep them clean and lubed regularly. Front fork not up to the rest of the bike though, flexy and only preload adjustable. The Elite would suit those more trail hardened riders and those upgrading to there next bike.

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Favorite Trail:   anywhere on Wellingtons hills

Duration Product Used:   6 months

Price Paid:    $1100.00

Purchased At:   Pennyfarthings

Bike Setup:   Easton EA50 bars, Lizard Skins.
Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:4
Submitted by Rich a Racer from vancouver, ontario , canada

Date Reviewed: August 4, 2002

Strengths:    disc brakes, pretty good geometry, looks cool, tough

Weaknesses:    the forks

Bottom Line:   
This bike is sweet, i invested alot of money into it and now it's a trail eating machine!!!! this bike is a great bike but it's a shame about the forks.

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Favorite Trail:   anything challenging

Duration Product Used:   6 months

Price Paid:    $1300.00

Similar Products Used:   specialized a1 fs, trek 4700 i think??(the yellow one)

Bike Setup:   rock shox duke sl, maxxis mofo xc tires, titec hellbent bars, ODI lock on grips, shimano dx platforms.
Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by Michiel a Cross Country Rider from Eindhoven, the Netherlands

Date Reviewed: May 22, 2002

Strengths:    -Great frame, good handling on narrow twisting singletracks.
-Disk-brakes are great after brake-in period.I could make a controlled stop on a wild down-hill track (no slippin' wheels).
-Shimano XT dir.
-Great looks.

Weaknesses:    -Hard to resist ;-)
-Standard fork, wich is not ajustable.

Bottom Line:   
Great, goodlookin' machine.
Probably less suitable for a novice because of very direct steering.
You want to change the RS Judy TT for something more suitable( I considered the SID (blue) but went for the cheaper and durable Judy SL) 100 mm's of travel are great on this bike !
Tyres are fine for muddy/rocky conditions.
Disk-brakes perform better every day.

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Favorite Trail:   witrijtroute / Eersel

Duration Product Used:   Less than 1 month

Price Paid:    $1600.00

Purchased At:   Joybike! Eersel

Similar Products Used:   Giant Sierra, Scott Tampico, Scott Boulder

Bike Setup:   XL Frame
Fork was switched for a RockShox Judy SL
Ritchey Speedmax tyres are used for more dry and sandy tracks.
RockShox Seatpost
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