The Scott Scale Pro 700 Hardtail Kids Bike - 2027 is a race-focused mountain bike built for young XC riders. It suits riders from 145–155cm and uses 27.5in wheels for a balanced fit. A kids-tuned 100mm air fork, 12-speed gearing and hydraulic disc brakes give young riders the control needed for fast off-road riding.

Key Features and Benefits:

• Kids-tuned 100mm air suspension fork: The RST F1RST fork uses an air spring with a tune made for lighter riders. This helps the fork respond to smaller impacts without feeling too firm. The 100mm travel also gives young riders more control on roots, rocks and rough XC trails.
• SRAM Eagle 12-speed drivetrain: The SRAM Eagle S100 drivetrain uses a wide 11-50T cassette with a 30T chainring. This gives a broad spread of gears for climbs, flat trails and faster sections. Young riders can keep a steady cadence and change gear as the terrain changes.
• Shimano hydraulic disc brakes: Shimano BR-MT410 2-piston brakes use short-reach BL-UR405 levers and 160mm rotors. The short levers suit smaller hands, while hydraulic braking gives smooth and controlled power. This makes it easier to manage speed with less hand effort.
• Adjustable Syncros dropper post: The Syncros SP-K200-AL2 dropper is tuned for younger riders and uses adjustable drop. Saddle height can be reduced from the handlebar before steep or technical sections. This gives the rider more room to move over the bike and improves control when the trail gets harder.
• 27.5in Maxxis Rekon Race tyres: The 27.5x2.35in Rekon Race tyres use a fast tread, 120TPI casing and EXO protection. Their size gives useful grip without making the bike feel slow to accelerate. They are also tubeless ready, which allows a compatible setup to run lower tyre pressures for added traction.
• Light alloy XC frame: The custom-butted 6061 aluminium frame is sized around young riders and uses modern XC geometry. The frame helps keep complete bike weight to about 12.2kg without pedals. This makes the bike easier to handle, accelerate and control than a heavier youth mountain bike.

A good youth race bike needs to fit the rider and let them use its controls with confidence. The Scale Pro 700 is built around riders from 145–155cm, with short-reach brake levers, youth-tuned suspension and a dropper post made for smaller riders. These details help make the bike easier to manage while still giving a young racer the equipment needed for XC training and racing.

The Scott Scale Pro 700 is a strong choice for a young rider moving onto a race-focused 27.5in hardtail. Its fit, suspension, gearing and braking are designed around younger riders, making it well suited to regular trail riding, XC training and competition.

Size Guide: 145–155 cm / 57–61" body height