By giving the 2030 a really slack head tube, SCOR has created a motorbike that’s extremely succesful on tough terrain, whereas nonetheless providing the everyday advantages of a shorter journey bike. The 2030 is impressively light-weight, climbs aggressively, and gives a full of life, poppy journey.
I often journey longer journey bikes, however had a blast testing the 2030’s limits on my native trails. There’s little doubt the 120mm rear finish requires some assist out of your legs and arms on the tough stuff. However, I’d cease in need of saying this bike begs for finesse or smoother line selections. I didn’t hesitate to journey my space’s roughest, steepest trails on the 2030 and solely the chunkiest descents jogged my memory of the bike’s restricted journey.
SCOR 2030 – Key Specs:
For full particulars on the 2024 SCOR 2030, hyperlink to my launch and first journey article from Crankworx Whistler earlier this summer season. Right here’s a fast rundown of its key attributes…
The 2030 is a brief journey path bike that’s meant to be shredded arduous. It gives 120mm rear journey and comes with a 140mm fork. Frames can be found in full carbon solely, and all fashions roll on 29” wheels. To make sure the 2030 can deal with tough terrain, SCOR made the body simply as robust as their 4060 enduro bike. In addition they gave the 2030 a really slack 64.5° head tube angle, 4-piston brakes, extensive handlebars and stubby stems.
Geometry/Match:
At 5’10”, I rode the M/L 2030. At 477mms, this bike has the longest attain I’ve ever ridden, however I did discover it snug. My arms are practically straightened out with the seat at full peak, so I don’t suppose I may journey something for much longer, however on the paths the size didn’t really feel extreme. I discovered the lengthy attain (and low stack peak) leaned me into a reasonably aggressive driving place, which was nice for climbing. Standing up on descents, my weight was properly centered over the bike.
SCOR stored the 2030’s rear ends fairly quick, at 429mms on the M/L body. This was completed to take care of fast cornering and playfulness regardless of the bike’s lengthy wheelbase. I’ll say the longer rear ends I’ve ridden give bikes a terrific enhance in stability, however the 2030 has sufficient general size to really feel strong on high-speed downhills. Whereas it’s not as agile because the 27.5” Yeti SB135 I just lately examined, the 2030 whips round corners and wheelies by whoops properly. Furthering stability, the 2030 additionally has a fairly low BB peak. Standover peak can also be pretty low, however not considerably decrease than the opposite bikes in my shed.
Climbing:
SCOR actually desires folks to see this bike as a extremely thrashable journey, however I merely should emphasize how nicely this factor climbs too. And the way may it not, weighing in at 30.78lbs with pedals! With different bikes in my shed topping 35lbs, climbing the 2030 was a joyful privilege! The bike is mild sufficient that it rockets ahead with any spirited effort on the pedals. Additionally, lifting the entrance or rear find yourself over an uphill impediment is a straightforward activity.
Apart from the load, the 2030 additionally has just a few different facets that make it a terrific climber. Geometry clever, the lengthy entrance finish leans you over the bike aggressively, and retains you targeted between the wheels making certain strong traction. The steep seat tube leaves you in a terrific pedalling place too. The slack head tube doesn’t go away the bike feeling clumsy on tight switchbacks or hamper its climbing prowess.
In fact you’ll be able to’t beat the rolling momentum of 29” wheels. And people fast-rolling Maxxis Dissector/Rekon tires stocked on the 2030 do their half as nicely.
SCOR’s lower-link pushed instantaneous centerlinkage doesn’t wallow deep underneath pedalling efforts or low-speed compressions whereas climbing. I often use pedal switches on most bikes, however the 2030 climbs very nicely with the shock left extensive open. With the pedal swap on, the journey was fairly agency and I used to be solely dipping about 5-10% past the sag level on smoother climbs. Even a extremely technical ascent would solely provoke about 40% journey out of the rear shock.
I by no means felt any regarding lack of traction in pedal mode, however on rougher climbs I felt extra planted with the shock extensive open. After a number of rides I took just a few psi out of the rear shock, and even then the rear finish solely dove just a few mm’s deeper whereas climbing. In open mode, essentially the most journey I received out of the shock on the bumpiest climbs was about 60%.
Descending:
Certainly, that 64.5° head tube is the 2030’s magic trick! I didn’t hesitate to cost this bike down steep terrain that will simply justify an extended journey bike. When it comes to dealing with the 2030 rides similar to an enduro, however with much less squish to suck up arduous hits.
On one journey down a really tough and quick descent, I used to be reminded of the bike’s quick journey once I bounced a foot off my pedal after a big effect. Nonetheless, that was the one time I had any subject with dealing with this bike. Whereas a bit of extra physique language is required, I used to be impressed with how enjoyable the 2030 was on gnarly terrain.
The 2030’s suspension is extremely progressive so it may possibly deal with loads of arduous shredding. On my first few rides I used to be struggling to backside the bike out, however after dropping the shock stress barely (from 25% to 30% sag) I did get each millimeter out of this bike. The progressive linkage retains me to about 80-90% journey on mellower rides, and it takes arduous hits to eat up all 120mms of the bike’s squish. Once more, I’m a light-weight man however I by no means felt like I used to be abusing the 2030… I used to be simply realizing its potential!
I additionally discovered the 2030 to supply nice mid-stroke help. The progressive tune retains the bike from driving deep in its journey, so the 2030 can nook arduous with out wallowing and come out of berms properly. It’s additionally a terrific jumper, because of the supportive suspension and the bike’s low weight.
The 2030’s body was designed to be very robust, but additionally provide some lateral flex within the rear finish. Pounding by rock gardens the bike does really feel a bit softer than your typical enduro… I’ve the brand new Trek Slash proper now too, and it’s approach stiffer general. For me at 145lbs, I didn’t really feel this flex was extreme. It was simply sufficient to permit the rear finish to squirm by rocks or roots and preserve as a lot traction as doable. Including to its ‘mini enduro’ character, the 2030’s prolonged wheelbase is noticeable because the bike stays fairly secure at excessive speeds. One other factor that makes this bike a terrific descender is the M/L dimension’s 185mm dropper submit. With the seat down, it will get very low so you’ll be able to tuck into steep chutes or slabs simply.
Body Storage:
I like SCOR’s waterproof ‘Stash Hatch’ storage bag, however what it doesn’t do is cushion what’s inside it. I had a multi software sitting on the high finish of the bag, and I may hear it shaking round contained in the down tube whereas I rode. This will not be an issue should you maintain heavier objects on the backside of the bag.
I had no subject becoming a big c02 canister, inflator head, tire levers, and multi software within the bag. Nonetheless, a spare tube needed to be strapped to the body. With what I packed contained in the bag, it took some fiddling to get it out of the body.
Elements:
I’ve just lately been driving SRAM’s AXS and T-Kind digital drivetrains, however went again to a very good ol’ cable pushed GX drivetrain on the 2030. I’m happy to say how not upset I used to be! The GX elements carried out nearly completely nicely, solely permitting just a few hesitant shifts all through all my rides. SCOR gave the 2030 GX a light-weight carbon crankset, and a compact higher chain information.
The 2030 GX’s RockShox Deluxe Final RCT rear shock gives a three-position open mode adjustment. This additional swap barely will increase or decreases low pace compression. I largely rode the shock in its impartial open mode, however did a check run to strive the opposite settings. After driving two related sections of a tough path, I can verify the ‘minus’ setting positively softens impacts higher and permits the shock to dive deeper. The ‘plus’ setting resists impacts extra, and produces a barely rougher journey.
The Pike Final RC2 fork proved totally ample by way of stiffness. It doesn’t truck by tough stuff like an even bigger fork would, however it’s an acceptable companion for the 2030’s compliant rear finish.
SRAM’s Code RSC brakes have been nice, even with 180mm rotors they’ve tons of energy to cease this light-weight bike. Additionally, the oil-slick {hardware} on the brakes is a pleasant wanting completion! I appreciated the 800mm extensive SCOR carbon bar/Burgtec 35mm stem combo, because it offers the bike enduro-like dealing with that fits its character.
The BikeYoke Divine 185mm dropper submit carried out with out fault, and once more I liked how low the seat will get when dropped. Lastly, SCOR gave this bike a WTB Silverado saddle, which I’ve all the time discovered fairly snug.
Whereas they don’t match the grip of one thing extra luggy, the Maxxis Dissector and Rekon tires have been fairly good traction-wise on rock slabs and in dusty situations. DT Swiss XM 1700 Spline rims held up nice, solely exhibiting a minor wide-to-side wobble within the rear rim. The 2030’s rims and tires are tubeless prepared, however the bike comes with tubes.
The SCOR 2030 GX retails for $7299. It is available in one ‘Ice Child’ coloration.
