SOLACE TECHNOLOGIES
SDS (SHOCK DAMPING SYSTEM) because much of the comfort in a road frame is achieved in the rear triangle, we developed the sds comfort zone to manage compliance in this portion of the frame. the seat stays are engineered to work in concert with the seat tube, which is smaller diameter to deliver additional compliance.
we desIgned the solace to be comfortable wIthout sacrIfIcIng stIffness. to achIeve thIs, scott engIneers desIgned the bIke wIth two unIque “zones” to handle these characterIstIcs Independently: the comfort zone and the power zone. the solace blends a luxurIous rIde wIth performance so that you can comfortably cruIse through your endurance rIde wIthout unnecessary fatIgue relegatIng you to the back of the pack. thIs bIke Is for rIders
TAPERED HEADTUBE the tapered headtube keeps the front-end stable and steering confident.
who spend many hours In the saddle and want the comfort wIthout the dIsadvantages.
POSITIONING
GEOMETRY the geometry of the solace takes
TAPERED SEATTUBE
into account the more upright bIkes & accessorIes
position of the endurance rider.
the seattube and bb junction draws on a wide
this position is easier on the back
intersection that keeps the lateral rigidity high and
and neck and helps the rider en-
flex minimal.
dure the long days in the saddle.
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FORK
we also offer a women’s specific geometry for the contessa models
the solace fork is engineered to have the same compliance factor as the frame, resulting in a balanced feeling ride at both ends.
which takes into account the fit female endurance riders enjoy with shorter toptube (-10mm) and longer headtube (+10mm)
THE ROAD RANGE
BALLANCE OF OPPOSITE. OVERSIZE BOTTOM BRACKET the power zone takes scott’s carbon expertise in engineering highly stiff frames structures and applies it to the specific zone necessary for power transfer. the power zone is comprised of the tapered
the pf bb 86 bottom bracket is wide and compli-
head tube, oversized down tube, bottom bracket shell, and asymmetrical chain stays.
ments the shape of the downtube and seattube to maximize power transfer.
the comfort zone is function specific engineering for each frame component, finding the sweet spot in the frame and fork. the seat stays are engineered to work in concert with the seat tube. by connecting them to the sides of the top tube instead of the seat tube, the system allows greater deflection of both the stays and seat tube when bumps are ridden over.
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ASYMMETRIC DESIGN the asymmetrical design of the rear stays institutes the power zone concept all the way to the rear axle by reinforcing the drive side stays to cope with the power demands.