Scott (Switzerland) – Scott revealed their new Foil Disc Road Bike.

“The later you brake the longer you can keep your speed. We gain speed and performance not only with aerodynamics and increased power output but also with braking performance. The lines you take, the trust in your bike and management of your speed gives you a new way of winning seconds and possibility to decide a race. The Foil disc gives you the trust in your bike to carry your speed until the last possible moment in every condition”, shared Scott.



Control and Speed Update:
According to Scott, “the disc version has the same well-proven lightweight and aero frame as the rim brake version and is still amongst the lightest aero bikes on the market. In order to minimize air drag and to optimize performance in cross winds, the fork has been completely redesigned. A one piece construction allows for lightweight and increased stiffness”.



Disc-Optimized fork:
The fork has been completely redesigned to manage the asymmetrical forces of disc brakes and to guarantee a perfect airflow around the brakes. Internal brake cable routing and enough tire clearance to accommodate up to 30C tires complete the new fork.



Thru Axle:
The Foil disc comes with a 12 mm thru axle at the front and at the rear which is becoming a standard for road bikes. The head of the front axle has a diameter of 25 mm. This gives mores contact surface between the frame and the axle in order to carry the extra load coming from the front brake. The head of the rear axle remains at 20mm because the loads are smaller. On both axles the lever can be removed to enhance both the aerodynamics and the aesthetics of the bike.

Aerodynamic Construction:
The head tube on the Foil features a head-to-toe aero profile with excellent aerodynamic properties especially at low yaw angles. The shape of the leading edge is optimized with additional carbon layers in order to be as aerodynamic as possible. To minimize air drag around the brakes the new fork has been completely redesigned.



Power transfer:
The PF86 bottom bracket allows for a wide connection of the downtube and the tapered seat tube to the BB. SCOTT’s patented carbon manufacturing process and its unique carbon lay-up enable an extremely stiff bottom bracket.

Comfort Zone Construction:
The Foil features a low seatstay attachment which in combination with a modified and noticeably thin seatstay shape leads to a smooth riding experience even on rough roads. The focused approach to improve comfort on the Foil resulted in an increase in vertical compliance.

Derailleur Hanger:
The frame comes with 2 versions of the derailleur hanger, one for traditional derailleurs, the other one for direct mount derailleurs. Direct mount is a standard from Shimano, today available for Dura Ace and Ultegra Groupsets. The direct mount hanger gives more space to remove the wheel which makes the wheel change easier and faster.



Dropouts:
Aside from the direct mount hanger and in cooperation with our road bike team, we have designed dropouts that allow the rear wheel to be easily guided into the dropout recess. The hub first contact the slanted (front) part of the recess and by lifting up the wheel, it goes into its final position.

Head tube:
The head tube on the Foil features a head-to-toe aero profile with excellent aerodynamic properties especially at low yaw angles. The shape of the leading edge is optimized with additional carbon layers in order to be as aerodynamic as possible. Furthermore an aero profile ensures the perfect transition between the frame and the fork for maximum aerodynamic performance.

Seat Post:
The Foil features a perfectly integrated seat post clamp and a neat transition between the seat-tube and the seat post to maximize aerodynamic efficiency while maintaining utility. The proprietary seat post follows the aerodynamic tube shapes of the frame and features a setback of either 5mm or 20mm.

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