NEW 2025 Scott Addict | This Bike Just Killed The Specialized Aethos

Scott Sports has just launched the 2025 Scott Addict RC. It claims this new road bike is the lightest weight production road bike in the world. Coming in at a claimed 5.9 kilograms, this makes the Scott Addict RC Ultimate seriously light but what does it feel like to ride? In this video Sam Gupta covers everything you need to know about the bike, from the specification, what he likes and dislikes about it. He also shares his ride impressions, more information about the entire Addict RC range and finally his verdict on the bike. Let us know, would you like to ride something this light?

00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Is the Scott Addict Really The Lightest?
01:40 - How did they make it so light?
04:30 - Ride Impressions
06:00 - Things I like
07:30 - Things I dislike
09:09 - Addict RC Range
12:00 - Verdict

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[ChinaCycling]

How do we have a 13 min video about the bike and you don't weigh it. 🙃 Even had time to weigh the tires. I'm guessing it wasn't 5.9kg, so Scott didn't want it being weighed...

[JayLato]

I've got my 2020 RC 15 down to 6.67kg with assioma duo and mounts, it's all in the wheels, and honestly where you feel any weight difference the most.

[jevgeniardassov]

Let me guess. Pricing is in Kilos? 3k per kilogram? 😅

[marekkozub]

My 12 years old Canyon weighs 6.5 kilos and I'm still riding it.

[tomrachellesfirstdance]

Lacks usability such as disk brakes 😂 come on...

Funny now how bike companies are able to make lightweight bikes again all of a sudden weight matters while the last 5 years we have been told it doesn't matter 😂

[Millicente]

All I came away with was we might be able to get most of this bike's ride feel just by yoinking the new synchro sl wheels and new schwalbe tyres. Would totally be up for putting that set on an aethos or whatever that lightweight winspace frame is to see how it goes.

[nationsnumberchump]

ok its a Trek/Specialized blurred line. In essence, they brought back the old TCR design. 🤣

[Niggoification]

the entire build might be the lightest production setup, but the S-Works Aethos is still the lightest frame at 570g (size 54 RTP) vs the Addict at 599g (unpainted or 650g painted)

[hayabusa]

People say they don't like the paint design need to remember Scott is a Swiss Brand, the Swiss are known for their minimalism. If you want Big corporate logos screaming at you get an American bike like Specialized, screaming design then get an Italian bike Pinarello. I like the subtle design of Swiss bikes.

[johnflynn]

A wonderful review however I would be a little concerned of puncturing with such light tyres. Unfortunately I am cursed with riding on regular roads with cars, tractors, cows, drunks dropping glass bottles and of course random chickens and roosters darting out onto the road. For now I will stick with my more or less bullet (and chicken) proof CAAD 10.

[paulngo]

Correction: rc10 comes with upgraded wheels (lighter and with dt Swiss hubs) AND one piece cockpit while the rc20 does not

[larrylem]

The really good news is that Scott isn't going out of business as rumored 6 months ago.

[Pacerc]

5.9 without pedals - so not 5.9 to ride then.

[BeyondtheMind]

Guys i bought my first road bike today 😍

[comment_troll]

Just left wondering exactly how you’re going to be stranded on your ride? Will it be from a puncture in those ridiculous tires or from the frame cracking in that 0.6mm thick section when you hit a bump in the road?

[indiebikes]

So basically, if you put those wheels/tyres/tubes on to an S-Works Aethos with SRAM Red, the Aethos would be lighter? Maybe Aethos v2 will be out soon with a 550g frame.
And 130mm saddle, according to pretty much all bike fitter saddle reviews, that’s the size for most people and 143mm is too wide. I’ve just changed my Power saddle from 143 to 130 and it’s made a massive improvement to fit and reduced inner thigh rubbing. Keep 130mm, well done Scott.

[ariffau]

If you don’t like the abrupt change from gloss to matte and vice versa, I guess you’ve never seen the newer Treks or a Pinarello in real life? 😅 they all feature these gloss and matte style of paint jobs

[belizon]

Oh. So weight suddenly matters again???

[kilroy]

I feel that apart from them both being lightweight bikes, the new Addict and the Aethos are fairly different. Aethos isn't really aero, has a more old school setup for easy maintenance (non-proprietary stem/bar/headset) and is pretty basic which I like (I own one). The Addict is more of a race/aero build and I think it would be a bit less comfortable. They are all overpriced for what you get.

[soapowejazz]

I don't know...270g on a disc brake fork...and the number of spokes on those wheels is rather low. Impressive what can be achieved though