{
  "id": 5343498,
  "title": "Despite its pedigree, and aero appearance, Scott's new Addict Gravel bike sees racing take a back seat",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/despite-its-pedigree-and-aero-appearance-scotts-new-addict-gravel",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-03T14:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Cycling Weekly",
    "slug": "cycling-weekly",
    "url": "https://www.cyclingweekly.com/products/the-most-compliant-and-comfortable-carbon-gravel-frame-weve-ever-made-all-new-scott-addict-gravel-combines-comfort-and-adventure-with-performance"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Scott’s Addict Gravel bike, despite its pedigree and aesthetic appeal, is positioned more towards everyday performance rather than racing. The slogan \"Find yourself, get lost\" reflects the philosophy of this versatile bike, designed for a variety of trails or bikepacking trips. Weighing in at 8.4kg for the Premium build, it remains reasonably lightweight, especially considering the large 50mm wide tyres which contribute to its compliance. This compliance is a key design focus, achieved through a high degree of vertical flex in the seat tube and stiffened fork legs. The frame’s stiffness has been optimized for pedalling efficiency and handling, though it is slightly less stiff than the road-focused Addict frames. The Addict Gravel’s finishing kit, including the seatpost, has been revised to enhance compliance. A noticeable feature is the large cutout at the rear, providing rear-light attachment and a significant amount of vertical compliance. The handlebars, with their forward sweep and outwards flare, help absorb trail vibrations and provide better wrist clearance. The geometry of the bike has been tailored for 50-55mm wide tyres, improving grip on wet and loose surfaces, offering greater rolling resistance on rough terrain, and providing superior comfort for longer rides. Despite its focus on compliance and practicality, the bike still maintains necessary performance attributes and is aesthetically pleasing. An innovative addition is the T25 multi-tool hidden in the bar end, allowing for easy adjustment of most components.",
  "summary": "Huge advancements in compliance across the board make for a supremely comfortable gravel, and it’s all the better for it",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}