History of Scott downhill bikes - MBA

[Gerard]

Not a full detailed history but this looks interesting for 1993.

The CAT DH Prototype is among the first carbon downhill bikes in MTB history. Jürgen Sprich of the SCOTT International Racing Team became European Champion on this bike. It features a Swiss-made CAT carbon frame with integrated rear suspension. A few of the only-10 prototypes ever made came with a handlebar-activated suspension system.

https://mbaction.com/one-of-the-first-c ... bikes/amp/

 

[Retro Spud]

Not a full detailed history but this looks interesting for 1993.

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[Url]https://mbaction.com/one-of-the-first-carbon-downhill-mountain-bikes/[\url][/quote]


The links don’t work :(

 

[Gerard]

The links don’t work

You're hot off the blocks tonight Nick.......

Sorry tried to post from my phone....failure...so was editing while you posted.

 

[yakboy]

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Thanks for posting Gerard...I would say that judging by my carbon unishocks the 50mm travel claim was a bit optomistic

 

[mk one]

used to love Scotts dh bikes, a friend had the 2000 Octane, lovely bike, still with a looong saddle but not so long it needed 2 posts

 

[jimo746]

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That CAT DH bike bears an uncanny resemblance to Disco Drive's Radical carbon prototype (or vice-versa)...except the bouncy rear bit.

http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewto ... p;t=399065

 

[Gerard]

Re: Re:

That CAT DH bike bears an uncanny resemblance to Disco Drive's Radical carbon prototype (or vice-versa)...except the bouncy rear bit.

http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewto ... p;t=399065

It does. Interesting read.

Found this video on the Scott. Looks as if it has been used an abused.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52Noi2foqEA[/youtube]