Submitted by
BJ
a Weekend Warrior
from Melbourne, Australia Date Reviewed: February 18, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Red Carpet - Forrest, Otways VIC
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$3000.00
Strengths:
Superb handling, smooth ride, ST Swiss made TC rear shock and it's handlebar adjustable rear suspension, cool-quirky look (as mentioned above) with the pull shock, really thrash-able.
Weaknesses:
Nothing major so far, though the non-replaceable der-hanger is a concern long-term. Oh, as someone above mentioned, the saddle was woeful and was immediately replaced. I also notice I'm hitting the crank on logs more often than hardtail, but so are all my friends on FS bikes so I think this is common, and also the reason why 2 ring cranks with bashguards are common (like Hone and it's replacement - SLX).
Similar Products Used:
None - first FS bike owned. Have also ridden friend-owned Trance, Fuel EX & Enduro.
Bike Setup:
Mods: Replaced coil Recon fork with Dual-Air U-Turn Revelation. This was included in purchase price. Very worthy replacement as this is an excellent fork - super adjustable, plush and forgiving. Also replaced saddle with WTB Pure-V Race.
Bottom Line:
I totally love this bike. It was recommended by my previous LBS owner who was a sponsored Scott rider. He raved about the Horst-link rear end (which prohibits the bike's sale in the US I'm pretty sure) in combination with the TC shock which really tracks well. After 12 months of riding I totally agree. For technical flats & climbs I use TC mode. For easier climbs and road I use lockout. For high-speed flat and descents I use full-travel. Bike handles superbly in these situations. Took it to a popular DH area in the high country for a day of chairlift shuttled descents and it did every track other than the most difficult with ease. Very impressed (obv. not as fast as an 8" travel bike, but fun and able nonetheless). Haven't had one linkage/bearing problem yet which I think is testament to the shop I got it from - they are pro's at bike setup (email me for details if you want). Same bike shop is also now authorised to service the TC shock. Overall a very capable bike. Improved my high-speed riding confidence immensely. It's been in one 24hr (the 07 Scott) and will hopefully do a 100km this year. Other than that, hundreds of km of weekend thrashing. I look forward to upgrading it with XTR/XT porn soon and bring it down to 12 - 12.5kg.
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Submitted by
Collen
a Weekend Warrior
from Mauritius Date Reviewed: December 4, 2007
Favorite Trail:
petrin,watook
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$3000.00
Purchased At:
procycle
Strengths:
The 3 locking positions,responsive,good climber and down-hill,It's a good bike for long distance rides
Weaknesses:
After three week used rear shock stop working,send shock to scott still waiting for new. aftersales service is not good both scott company and Distributor
Bike Setup:
standard
Bottom Line:
i bought this bike at Procycle Mauritius(www.procycle-mauritius.com),After three week used rear shock stop working send shock to scott still waiting for new for more seven month now,send many mail to scott but did not repond,i buy a bike for 3000usd but i can not ride on it and the shop did not want to return money ,many rider in mauritius having same problem,i do not recommand this bike to any rider,before i had ride a giant xtc for 3 year without any problems.if someone can help please contact me.thanks
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Submitted by
rmaus m
a Weekend Warrior
from NSW Australia Date Reviewed: July 19, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Any
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1500.00
Strengths:
Responsive, climbs amazingly for what it is, turns like a dream, adjustable suspension and lockout fantastic. Good componentry for the price.
Weaknesses:
None just yet.
Similar Products Used:
Giant trance, Anthem; Specialized Epic and stumpjumper, DBR Oracle.
Bike Setup:
Stock.
Bottom Line:
A great bike for all day trail riding, both up and downhill. Handles the climbs like a dream; point it down and its very forgiving. Very good value for money.
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Submitted by
paul leong
a Cross Country Rider
from hout bay Date Reviewed: June 29, 2007
Favorite Trail:
tokai forest
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Strengths:
very versatile bike, climbs amazing...have been able to do climbs i struggled with b4 with ease. have cut 1/3 off my time for most practice runs from my hardtail.Has a remote switch to change from lockout, to traction control to all suspension.
Weaknesses:
Rear stays break easily.. i bought it from a guy who had the same problem, so this is the second time in a year that the stays have broken
Bike Setup:
standard mc50
Bottom Line:
It must b a good bike seeing as they are still being manufactured with the same design for the last 3 years. it certainly has done wonders for my cycling. I would b more impressed if the frame was stronger.
It's an excellent bike for long distance rides and has been on 1 cape epic ride. very comfotable ride.
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Submitted by
Yuval Zipri
a Cross Country Rider
from Israel Date Reviewed: June 21, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Ben shemen singles
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$2400.00
Purchased At:
Latrun
Strengths:
My 2007 MC-50 have perfect up-hills capability as well as good suspending on rough rocky trails. Fair weight and set up (My set up -read below). Fork and rear suspention function very good. I use my bike for two kind of riding: rough offroad trails Training on paved (or almost paved) uphill track. I found this bike combining perfectly my riding style mainly because of the 3 locking possitions.
Weaknesses:
Bottom bracket seem to me too low so pedals sometimes hit rocks (my previous bike had pobably higher BB) Standard bike come with poor saddle and crank (I recommend to upgrade them)
Similar Products Used:
Iron-horse MK III as well as azure and MC-40
Bike Setup:
Standard set up (recon fork ,most of the componnents are LX ,rear derailer XT) except for saddle and crank that were changed to WTB rocket and LX hollow (included in the price mention above)
Bottom Line:
Very recommended FS bike. On handbar locking lever (3 posstions) gives additional riding capabilities for those who would like to pay attention and use it. Very good performance to price. My feedback is related to light-weight rider (me). If you ride rough singles or trail you may found the bike efficient for you. This bike is perfect for riders who likes rough trails (as mention above) BUT also desire to maintain the hard tail pedaling efficiency and feeling ,like I do (on good trails).
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Submitted by
Bryan
a Racer
from Cannoc Date Reviewed: April 24, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Back garden
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Purchased At:
Swinnerton
Strengths:
It gets eagle eyed glances as the pull shock looks cool, is unusual
Weaknesses:
the equivalent of a Citroen ie unreliable, built poorly (half of the bolts felt loose), cheap wheelset, crappy brakes
Similar Products Used:
canal barges
Bike Setup:
standard with dmr v8's
Bottom Line:
Like the old citroen xm, looks quirky, is quirky. Probably a good bike (seen reviews) but my experences are doubtful. Felt poor to ride and will probably get stolen in my area so i wouldn't buy one. If you are old ad want to get your long hair dryed once every two years and get chav's go ' sick bike man' buy one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Submitted by
Gerard
a Cross Country Rider
from Linden, NSW Australia Date Reviewed: November 6, 2006
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Bottom Line:
This is a follow up review from my last post. Netti Atom came part way and offered me a temporary part to be fitted at my expense, then removed and my part fitted, again at my expense, when it arrived in the country. That would have seen me out of pocket $100 to get on the bike 3 weeks earlier than I did. Appreciated the gesture, but I cant afford $100 for 3 weekends of riding, especially when I was not at fault. I have a mortgage and kids, thats why im riding an MC50, not an MC10. Got the part and fitted it myself. Found an excellent source of after market bearings (www.diymtb.com.au) for way cheaper than the genuine ones. All is now going well, did the 'Scott' 24hr in Canberra in October with no problems. Back in love with it again. Still reckon Netti Atom could have tried harder.
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Submitted by
Gerard
a Cross Country Rider
from Linden, NSW Australia Date Reviewed: July 2, 2006
Favorite Trail:
spoilt for choice
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$2600.00
Strengths:
Bang for your buck long travel all day rider. Rear shock adjustment really effective- no gimmick- climb up with no bob, come down with 5" of plush!
Weaknesses:
Crappy seat- odd choice for an enduro bike- my ass hurt after 5 minutes, bent the (cheapo steel) rails first time out & replaced with decent fizik.
Similar Products Used:
First FS bike
Bike Setup:
Stock '04 MC50 except for Deore discs w deore hubs & mavic rims, fizik nisene seat.
Bottom Line:
The upside:
I have ridden this bike for nearly 2 years- lots of club XC, enduros (8hr, 24hr, 100k etc), even some dirt crits. I go a lot faster than I ever did on my hardtail, even in the crits!
I love this bike- many a time I have been out all day on it, ridden its ass off and still come up smiling.
If youre looking for an all day racer with the goods and your $$ are limited, put this one on your shopping list.
Now the downside:
The rear shock died after 3 months, Scott sorted it quickly with a new '05 shock, but the dealer had nfi about setup- had to pay for the labour then take it home and do it myself... the setup can be a bit of a pain until you understand whats going on. Bottom pivot brgs disintegrated after a year- mega$$ for new ones. Yesterday I snapped the seatstay arm between the rear pivot and the derailleur hanger halfway through an 8hr (guess that made it a 4hr...)
btw, Id love to hear from anyone if this has happened to them- ive heard anecdotally that this is a common mode of failure.
NettiAtom (Aust. distributors) reckon up to 6 weeks for a replacement. They tell me they only stock parts in Aust for sale, not warranty. Guess they already have my money huh?
Apart from the above, I love this bike- many a time I have been out all day on it, ridden its ass off and still come up smiling. When I first rode it I found myself riding familiar trails like I was in fast forward- the amount of control was sensational after a hardtail!
I will post a followup re the broken frame, but 2 chilis for overall after the initial response from distributors.
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Submitted by
werner breytenbach
a Cross Country Rider
from cape town Date Reviewed: June 25, 2006
Favorite Trail:
tokai forest
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$2500.00
Strengths:
Versatile, lightweight, good for some more extreme xc fun. Great long travel xc bike. Like riding three bikes at the same time: hardtail, short travel 90mm and a long travel 125mm by just the flick of a switch. Great climbing traction, climbs like a mountain goat!
Weaknesses:
Nothing obvious. Can take a while to get the rear shock sotred out and set up to perfection but once you get that sorted there is no looking back( just now and again look to see if the other riders are still comming!). The seat is not made for a long day in the saddle.
Bottom Line:
A great all round bike for xc and more extreme riding. Great value for money.
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