February 29, 2008
VeloNews 2008 Buyer's Guide Recommends CR 1 Pro
The Workhorse...
CR1 is SCOTT's original tube-to-tube construction frame from 2004 that weighs in at 880 grams. Designated "Carbon for Racing, Series 1," the Pro is built to be laterally stiff and vertically compliant. Aside from the alloy dropouts and bottom bracket insert, the frame is completely carbon fiber. It's assembled in a three-point process: joints are cut, then held in place with a bonding agent, and finally connected with pre-preg patches stretched over each joint.
FRAME: Scott CR 1 HMF, seven sizes
FORK: Scott Carbon CR1 Pro
COMPONENT HIGHLIGHTS: Shimano ULTEGRA group with regular or compact cranks, SCOTT Road Drop OS handlebar and stem, Mavic Ksyrium Elite wheels
WARRANTY: 3 years
WEIGHT: 17 pounds
