SCOTT ADDICT GRAVEL 10
They enjoyed riding this bike on local bridleways, but a complete carbon Addict frame with deep section carbon rims begs to be raced. Climbing is where the frame shines the brightest. Mountain bikes are the best analogies here. Those sloppy, uneven, steep hills where you're twiddling a little gear and moving nowhere will be recognizable to anyone who has done some MTBing. On this bike, you definitely feel like you're making progress on those peaks. And when you need to accelerate to restore momentum or get over a root or step, the response is lightning fast, propelling you ahead and up the ascent. It rides just like a road bike on smooth paved climbs.
In fact, if you put some slick 28 or 32mm tyres on it, it'll outperform most race bikes. For me, this was the frame's true strength. It was surprised how well a light bike in a good position performed on such climbs, and how much less they despised them. A perfect score. The SRAM Force eTap AXS groupset has quickly gained popularity among gravel cyclists. Although the 46/33 chainset meant there were more gears at the top end than were truly necessary, a two-by setup might not be your first option, but the electronic shifting is so smooth that it still works under stress. This bike is ready for the start line, with a full carbon frameset, hydraulic disc brakes, carbon Syncros Creston 1.0 Flare handlebars, Syncros Capital 1.0 Syncros RWS wheels, and Schwalbe G-One Evolution tyres.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Frame: HMF Carbon
- Fork : Addict Gravel Disc HMF Flatmount
- Groupset: SRAM Force eTap AXS HRD // 46/33 x 10–36t
- Wheels: Syncros Capital 1.0 X40 Disc
- Tyres: Schwalbe G-ONE Evolution 35mm (Max clearance: 700x45c)
- Weight: TBC
REASONS TO BUY
- Responsiveness ideal for steep off-road climbs
- Nice ride position on the tops
- Bullet proof rims
REASONS TO AVOID
- It is expensive
Website: scott-sports.com/us/en/product/scott-addict-gravel-10-bike
