New Scott Addict Gravel has massive 57mm tyre clearance and lightest weight yet - but there's no 32in version
Scott has released the new Addict Gravel bike, featuring a lighter frame, updated geometry, and increased tire clearance. Despite industry trends, the company has opted not to include a 32-inch wheel option in this release.
Why it matters
The release highlights current design trends in the gravel cycling market, focusing on weight reduction and versatility for varied terrain.
The new Scott Addict Gravel is designed to be more comfortable, more capable and versatile enough for race days and carrying everything you’ll need on an epic adventure. It sports new geometry and new levels of integration courtesy of component partner Syncros.
The original Addict Gravel took Scott's famed aero-race bike template and adapted it to gravel. As first-generation aero-gravel racers go, it was one of the better examples. The new version represents a fresh take on handling geometry, with a more versatile frameset and more compliance.
However, we're surprised that, alongside the announcement of the new Addict Gravel, Scott hasn't revealed a 32in-wheel option. We saw a very-close-to-production prototype of a 32in-wheel Scott gravel bike raced by Cameron Jones at this year's Unbound. Perhaps Scott is waiting on more industry support for the new wheel size, especially with aftermarket parts such as wheels and tyres.
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