{"id":190820,"date":"2018-08-31T11:50:15","date_gmt":"2018-08-31T09:50:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/?p=190820\/"},"modified":"2018-08-31T12:07:21","modified_gmt":"2018-08-31T10:07:21","slug":"tested-the-return-of-the-scott-ransom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/tested-the-return-of-the-scott-ransom\/","title":{"rendered":"[Tested] The Return of the Scott Ransom"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Who remembers the first Scott Ransom, launched in the now distant 2006? 2018 marks the return of a bike that, at the time, had aroused much interest, but today it does so by adapting to 29-inch\u00a0wheels, although it is\u00a0compatible with 27.5&#8243; wheels as well.<\/p>\n<p>Before the official presentation, Scott sent us the 900 Tuned model to test out on our home trails.\u00a0It&#8217;s the top of the line 29 &#8220;version of the brawny brawler.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R1694.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-190677\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R1694-750x450.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R1694-750x450.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R1694-768x460.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R1694.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>The Scott Ransom 900 Tuned in summary<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Frame material:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Carbon fiber<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wheel size:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a029 &#8220;(max 2.6&#8221; tires), also available in 27.5 &#8220;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Suspension layout:<\/strong>\u00a0 Four bar with\u00a0Horst\u00a0link<\/li>\n<li><strong>Variable geometry:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0yes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Front\/rear travel<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0170\/170 mm.\u00a0Rear drops to 120mm in Traction position<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rear Boost:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0yes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fork Boost:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0yes \/ offset 44 mm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Metric shock:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0yes, Trunnion mount<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tubeless wheels and tires:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0yes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Transmission:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Eagle 1 \u00d7 12 with 32T ring<\/li>\n<li><strong>Derailleur attachment:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0no<\/li>\n<li><strong>ISCG mount:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0no<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bottle holder:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0yes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Frame only availability:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0no<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight &#8211; M:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a013.13 kg<\/li>\n<li><strong>Complete provisory bike price:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a07.499 euros<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uYJC10AmEhs\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Geometry<\/h2>\n<p>The bike on test was a size medium. The Low Settings refer to 29, the High Settings to 27.5.\u00a0The frame is the same.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Screen-Shot-2018-08-30-at-07.20.25.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-190793 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Screen-Shot-2018-08-30-at-07.20.25.jpg\" width=\"1600\" height=\"610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Screen-Shot-2018-08-30-at-07.20.25.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Screen-Shot-2018-08-30-at-07.20.25-750x286.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Screen-Shot-2018-08-30-at-07.20.25-768x293.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Scott chose a very modern geometry, with a head tube angle of 64.5\u00b0, a steep seat angle at 75\u00ba, a reasonably long reach &#8211; 439.5mm, and a\u00a0shorter fork offset, 44mm.\u00a0In short, Transition&#8217;s Speed \u200b\u200bBalance Geometry has taken the bike world by storm, and even the Swiss brand is convinced of its validity.<\/p>\n<p>The variable geometry from the upper shock mount&#8217;s flip chip is designed to\u00a0accept both 27.5 &#8220;or 29&#8221; wheels without having to change anything else and keeping the bottom braket height the same.<\/p>\n<p>What&#8217;s unique about the Ransom is\u00a0its adjustment of the rear\u00a0travel\u00a0from 170 to 120mm when you switch to the Traction position of the Nude TR Evol\u00a0via the remote TwinLoc.\u00a0By decreasing the size of the positive chamber, the sag is reduced and with this you also effectively change the geometry, which becomes\u00a0more efficient while climbing.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R1670.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-190674\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R1670-750x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R1670-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R1670-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R1670.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Static analysis<\/h2>\n<p>Scott has always built carbon bikes with the aim of keeping them light.\u00a0In this case, however, they had an eye on sturdiness, given that with 170mm of travel, the Ransom belongs to a category of mountain bikes that\u00a0 allows you to go at very high speeds downhill on really rowdy terrain.\u00a0The bottom bracket area, for example, is very massive and 9 mm wider than the\u00a0smaller sister, the Genius.\u00a0The press fit will make some people turn up their noses, but it is a choice that&#8217;s also found on plenty of competing products (such as the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/the-sb-5-5-gets-bigger-yetis-new-sb150\/\">new Yeti SB150<\/a>),\u00a0as it nods toward greater torsional rigidity compared to threaded bottom brackets.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/F75R1699.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-190804\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/F75R1699-750x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/F75R1699-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/F75R1699-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/F75R1699.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>There is no\u00a0front derailleur attachment: the Ransom was designed for single\u00a0ring drivetrains, which allowed Scott engineers to work on the rigidity at the bottom bracket area,\u00a0as it gave them\u00a0more space to play with.<\/p>\n<p>The heart of the whole bike, if you can call it that, is the Fox Nude TR shock absorber.\u00a0In addition to the aforementioned possibility to decrease the\u00a0travel via\u00a0remote control, the real innovation lies in the &#8220;Ramp&#8221; lever.\u00a0This allows you to increase or decrease the progressiveness in the blink of an eye, without having to\u00a0open up the shock, using\u00a0internal\u00a0volume spacers.\u00a0The mechanism behind this feature provides for a decrease in the volume of the additional positive chamber (the one that comes into play\u00a0when Twinloc is open), when you turn the lever towards &#8220;Ramp +&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Screen-Shot-2018-08-30-at-12.08.36.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-190796\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Screen-Shot-2018-08-30-at-12.08.36-750x628.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Screen-Shot-2018-08-30-at-12.08.36-750x628.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Screen-Shot-2018-08-30-at-12.08.36-768x643.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Screen-Shot-2018-08-30-at-12.08.36.jpg 1008w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/F75R1701.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-190808\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/F75R1701-750x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/F75R1701-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/F75R1701-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/F75R1701.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>One has to wonder why no one hadn&#8217;t thought of this before, since this function is a godsend\u00a0when\u00a0adapting the shock to the varying types of descents that you go on.\u00a0I asked Fox if we will find this lever on other products, but I&#8217;m still waiting for an answer.\u00a0The activation of the lever is simple, and easy to reach.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R1667.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-190672\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R1667-750x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R1667-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R1667-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R1667.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In the picture below, you can see below the knob for the choice of the three positions Locked, Traction, Dowhnill, attached to the remote handlebar and controlled by a steel cable that passes inside the frame.\u00a0The remote also controls the compression of the fork, in sync with the shock.\u00a0Being a Fox 36, there is no reduction of travel in the Traction position, but rather a firming of the compression. When open, the low speed compression of the 36 can be adjusted\u00a0with 21 clicks via an external knob.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/ransom_05.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-190803\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/ransom_05-750x721.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/ransom_05-750x721.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/ransom_05-768x738.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/ransom_05-1144x1100.jpg 1144w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/ransom_05.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The suspension layout is a four-bar\u00a0with a Horst\u00a0link that drives a\u00a0very short and robust rocker arm.\u00a0The whole\u00a0rear end gives off the impression that it is quite stout, which was later\u00a0confirmed in the field test.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R1679.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-190675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R1679-750x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R1679-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R1679-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R1679.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>It is no secret that Scott loves\u00a0high volume tires,\u00a0so it was no surprise that they chose\u00a0them for the Ransom 900. To be exact, 2.6 &#8221; Maxxis Minion DHF tires with a 120TPI Kevlar Bead, EXO TR 3C Maxx Terra, both front and rear, set up tubeless on Synchros &#8220;Revelstoke&#8221; aluminum wheels with a 30mm internal\u00a0rim diameter.\u00a02.6 &#8220;is also the maximum compatible size on 29, as you can see from the photos, while on 27.5&#8221; you should be able to get up to 2.8 &#8220;.\u00a0I will come back to the robustness of these tires.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ransom_04.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-190681\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ransom_04-750x546.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ransom_04-750x546.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ransom_04-768x559.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ransom_04-1511x1100.jpg 1511w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ransom_04.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The transmission is a 1&#215;12 SRAM XO1 Eagle with a 32 tooth front chainring. The brakes are also from SRAM:\u00a0Code RSC with 200 and 180mm discs on the front and rear respectively.\u00a0The chain guide is Scott&#8217;s house brand and is fixed to the main pivot, as there is no ISCG connection.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R1668.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-190673\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R1668-750x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R1668-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R1668-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/F75R1668.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Regarding the shape of the frame, and in particular the lower part of the\u00a0down tube, you can see how it is rather long and flat.\u00a0Lately several bikes have this feature, to\u00a0room for the bottle.\u00a0Anticipating the results of the test, there are no problems whatsoever for which the tube would bump into the ground or obstacles before the chainring.\u00a0In any case, the plastic protection is massive and extended over the most exposed part.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ransom_02.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-190679\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ransom_02-750x453.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ransom_02-750x453.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ransom_02-768x464.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ransom_02.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The cable\u00a0routing is completely internal and the holes in the frame are sufficiently generous to not interfere too much when maintenance is required.\u00a0The cables do not flap because they are well fixed.\u00a0Overall, the whole bike is very quiet, thanks to the very soft chainstay protection.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ransom_03.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-190680\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ransom_03-750x703.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"703\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ransom_03-750x703.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ransom_03-768x720.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ransom_03-1173x1100.jpg 1173w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ransom_03.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>There is an interesting cockpit and fenders mounted on the\u00a0 FOX 36, both from Syncros Scott&#8217;s house brand.\u00a0The handlebar with its integrated\u00a0stem is carbon fiber &#8211; 780mm wide, with a rise of 20mm, but above all an 8\u00ba backsweep, very pronounced.\u00a0On the left side we find the Twinloc, whose handlebar mount also acts as a collar and remote control for the Fox Transfer dropper post.\u00a0A clean solution, but one that still requires you to remove the thumb from the handlebar to lower or raise the saddle.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ransom_01.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-190678\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ransom_01-750x566.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ransom_01-750x566.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ransom_01-768x580.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ransom_01-1457x1100.jpg 1457w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/ransom_01.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>It is worth\u00a0reiterating that a weight of only 13.13 kg without pedals is truly remarkable for a 29-inch 170mm travel bike.<\/p>\n<h2>On the trail<\/h2>\n<p>Riding a Scott takes time to adapt to the handlebar controls. On the Ransom, even if the Twinloc is the least\u00a0bulky and the most ergonomic possible, it is necessary to get used to having the remote control of the\u00a0dropper\u00a0post above the bars, especially for those who\u00a0haven&#8217;t\u00a0used a 2x drivetrain for a long time.\u00a0At the beginning of the test several times I happened to accidentally\u00a0hit the Twinloc instead of the seat post, but after a while I got used to it and the movements came naturally.\u00a0I admit, however, that pushing down the remote of the Transfer is tricky, especially in the excitement of a trail\u00a0done at full speed, because you have to detach the thumb from the handlebars and use some\u00a0strength\u00a0to operate it.\u00a0The leverage you have is\u00a0in fact pretty low, because the lever is short.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Ransom-Shoot_SCOTT-Sports_2019_Bike_by_Cameron-Baird-09.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-190801\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Ransom-Shoot_SCOTT-Sports_2019_Bike_by_Cameron-Baird-09-750x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Ransom-Shoot_SCOTT-Sports_2019_Bike_by_Cameron-Baird-09-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Ransom-Shoot_SCOTT-Sports_2019_Bike_by_Cameron-Baird-09-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Ransom-Shoot_SCOTT-Sports_2019_Bike_by_Cameron-Baird-09.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Climbing<\/h3>\n<p>That said, if you\u00a0lock the suspension, the Ransom is easy to grind along on, despite the generously sized tires. Both the fork and the shock are still as you could imagine.\u00a0The feeling and efficient power transfer from the pedals to the ground is something I&#8217;ve found only on Scott bikes, thanks to the Twinloc.<\/p>\n<p>If the terrain becomes uneven, the Twinloc in the Traction position decreases the shock travel to 120mm, another nice windfall.\u00a0Not only because 170mm of travel on a four bar with Horst means a\u00a0fair amount of bobbing, but above all due to the fact that, upon decreasing the sag, the pedaling position is more upright,\u00a0while still maintaining enough travel\u00a0necessary to have the right traction when needed.\u00a0At the front, the fork\u00a0firms up slightly, still offering the\u00a0needed sensitivity when riding off-road.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Ransom-Shoot_SCOTT-Sports_2019_Bike_by_Cameron-Baird-04.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-190800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Ransom-Shoot_SCOTT-Sports_2019_Bike_by_Cameron-Baird-04-750x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Ransom-Shoot_SCOTT-Sports_2019_Bike_by_Cameron-Baird-04-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Ransom-Shoot_SCOTT-Sports_2019_Bike_by_Cameron-Baird-04-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Ransom-Shoot_SCOTT-Sports_2019_Bike_by_Cameron-Baird-04.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Climbing the Maxxis Minion DHF 2.6&#8243; has only advantages, especially if you don&#8217;t climb paved roads and you do climb in rough terrain. The traction is really noticeable when you inflate them to the right pressure, which for me is between 1.3 and 1.4. bar. It is easier to overcome loose sections, thanks to the generous footprint on the ground, and I must say that, combined with the 75\u00b0 seat angle, I managed to climb everywhere nicely despite the very\u00a0lax head angle angle. We will never tire of saying that the 29ers\u00a0with modern geometry are very versatile, more than what the travel and the angles make us think at first. The variable variable travel at the rear, helps place the Ransom at the top of the ranks of the best climbers among the long travel 29 crowd (we still have to test the Cannondale Jekyll 29, which has a similar system).<\/p>\n<p>Speaking of sizes, the Medium for me\u00a0at 179cm tall proved to be perfect.\u00a0You are sitting rather compact, so if you are used to long bikes\u00a0perhaps you&#8217;d want to size up &#8211;\u00a0in this case the Large.<\/p>\n<h2>Descending<\/h2>\n<p>You know when you buy a new bike and suddenly you feel Superman?\u00a0Well, that\u00a0was the feeling that I had during my first outings with the new Ransom.\u00a0This bike is a downhill monster.\u00a0Clearly, the 170mm travel helps, but it&#8217;s not just that.\u00a0First of all, you are riding a very rigid and precise frame, and you\u00a0feel it in the first\u00a0corners and line choices.\u00a0But what jumps out more is just how well the suspension works.\u00a0I had some doubts when I noticed that the FOX Nude TR did not have a piggyback, because on a bike of this excursion I expected to see something similar to the X2.\u00a0I must also say that its dimensions are reminiscent of those of the X2, so we are not talking about a miniature shock, indeed.\u00a0It is very sensitive and perfectly matches the behavior of the rear triangle,\u00a0rather linear.\u00a0I already hear the comments on the bottom outs, and block them in the bud: I\u00a0had a single bottom out\u00a0during the whole test, when I was\u00a0riding with the lever of the Ramp placed on the side &#8220;less&#8221;.\u00a0From that moment on I left it almost always on the &#8220;more&#8221;, and here is that the progressivity increases without walling, giving the bike a feeling of infinite travel that I really liked.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Ransom-Shoot_SCOTT-Sports_2019_Bike_by_Cameron-Baird-01.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-190799\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Ransom-Shoot_SCOTT-Sports_2019_Bike_by_Cameron-Baird-01-750x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Ransom-Shoot_SCOTT-Sports_2019_Bike_by_Cameron-Baird-01-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Ransom-Shoot_SCOTT-Sports_2019_Bike_by_Cameron-Baird-01-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Ransom-Shoot_SCOTT-Sports_2019_Bike_by_Cameron-Baird-01.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>You now ask yourself what the Ramp lever is for if I have\u00a0<em>almost<\/em>\u00a0always\u00a0left it\u00a0on the +.\u00a0Exactly,\u00a0<em>almost<\/em>\u00a0.\u00a0When I knew I was going to a slow and technical section, I would turn it around &#8211; and here I could make the most of the ride, keeping the rear end quiet even on the biggest steps.\u00a0In short, the possibility to choose is there and it&#8217;s nice to use it also depending on\u00a0tracks you are going to travel to, depending on personal taste.\u00a0If it were up to me, I would love to see it on all the rear shocks on the market.<\/p>\n<p>The other factor that helps make the Ransom a\u00a0descending\u00a0monster is its geometry.\u00a0Reduced offset, and a slack head angle: on the fast\u00a0rough bits,\u00a0one limitation is\u00a0the rear tire, but more on that in a moment.\u00a0In the\u00a0tight sections, I managed the bike in the corners\u00a0very easily.\u00a0437mm chainstays and a 75\u00b0 seat angle compensate for what is an open front end, but we have already talked about this, particularly in the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/tested-transition-sentinel-x01-carbon\/\">Transition Sentinel<\/a>\u00a0test, which has very similar geometry.<\/p>\n<p>We come to the tires: I liked them a lot on the uphills, but I have a problem with them on the downhills, especially at the rear (note the 120 TPI casing).\u00a0I did the &#8220;test Tamaro&#8221;, ie I took the Ransom on my home track with the most\u00a0nasty rocks in the area (from 1800 to 400 meters of altitude, 14 km of descending), keeping them at the usual pressure of 1.4 bar.\u00a0At the rear the Minion DHF 2.6&#8243; resisted for 500 meters, then I pinched, cutting it just above the bead, and on the shoulder near the rim. When plugged it, I continued, being more careful with my line choice, which however is a bit of a pity, because with the Ransom, one of the good things is just to get rid of the normal lines and point the bike where ever you want. In any case, the front 2.6&#8243; has held up and, as far as uphills went, the tire wae excellent in terms of grip and traction.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Ransom-Shoot_SCOTT-Sports_2019_Bike_by_Keno-Derleyn_15.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-190806\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Ransom-Shoot_SCOTT-Sports_2019_Bike_by_Keno-Derleyn_15-750x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Ransom-Shoot_SCOTT-Sports_2019_Bike_by_Keno-Derleyn_15-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Ransom-Shoot_SCOTT-Sports_2019_Bike_by_Keno-Derleyn_15-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Ransom-Shoot_SCOTT-Sports_2019_Bike_by_Keno-Derleyn_15.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The day after, I changed tires, mounting two 2.35&#8243; tires with sturdy casings (along the lines of the Schwalbe Supergravity), and let the Ransom run on all kinds of rough\u00a0stuff, without pinching. For me this is the best solution for the type of bike, also because the weight remained almost unchanged.<\/p>\n<p>Summarizing, the character of the Ransom strikes a nice balance between plowing\u00a0and playing: getting the bike up and over obstacles is really quite a breeze, but\u00a0it will stay glued to\u00a0the ground in the roughest terrain without flinching.<\/p>\n<h3>Conclusions<\/h3>\n<p>The new Ransom 29 is the best Enduro ever produced by Scott, because it combines the upward efficiency of the Twinloc system with the quality of a well thought out enduro with modern geometry.\u00a0The Nude TR shock with the Ramp lever proved to be a great novelty, both for its sensitivity and for the possibility of adapting the progressivity to personal tastes and needs &#8211; on the fly.\u00a0Given the speeds\u00a0being reached downhill, we&#8217;d recommend switching to more robust tires, if nothing else at the rear.<\/p>\n<h2>Spec Levels<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_190815\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-190815\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/900.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-190815\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/900-750x530.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/900-750x530.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/900-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/900.jpg 993w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-190815\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Provisional price: 7.499 euros<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_190812\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-190812\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/910.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-190812\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/910-750x527.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/910-750x527.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/910-768x540.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/910.jpg 1006w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-190812\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Interim price: 5.499 euros<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_190813\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-190813\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/920.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-190813\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/920-750x511.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/920-750x511.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/920-768x523.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/920.jpg 1014w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-190813\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Interim price: 3.799 euros<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_190814\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-190814\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/930.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-190814\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/930-750x509.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/930-750x509.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/930-768x522.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/930.jpg 1013w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-190814\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Interim price: 2.999 euros<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scott-sports.com\/gb\/en\/page\/ransom\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Scott<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Who remembers the first Scott Ransom, launched in the now distant 2006? 2018 marks the return of a bike that, at the time, had aroused much interest, but today it does so by adapting to 29-inch\u00a0wheels, although it is\u00a0compatible with 27.5&#8243; wheels as well. Before the official presentation, Scott sent us the 900 Tuned model to test out on our home trails.\u00a0It&#8217;s the top of the line 29 &#8220;version of the brawny brawler. The Scott Ransom 900 Tuned in summary Frame material:\u00a0\u00a0Carbon fiber Wheel size:\u00a0\u00a029 &#8220;(max 2.6&#8221; tires), also available in 27.5 &#8220; Suspension layout:\u00a0 Four bar with\u00a0Horst\u00a0link Variable geometry:\u00a0\u00a0yes<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":190677,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3683,3677],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v19.3 (Yoast SEO v19.7.2) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>[Tested] The Return of the Scott Ransom | MTB-MAG.COM<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/tested-the-return-of-the-scott-ransom\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"[Tested] The Return of the Scott Ransom\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Who remembers the first Scott Ransom, launched in the now distant 2006? 2018 marks the return of a bike that, at the time, had aroused much interest, but today it does so by adapting to 29-inch\u00a0wheels, although it is\u00a0compatible with 27.5&#8243; wheels as well. 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