Bike of the Week: Scott F01L

Your next bike very well may be at NYC Velo right now.

The new Scott (F01L) FOIL is nestled appropriately between the Addict and Plasma in its road bike lineup. The FOIL takes all the performance characteristics of the Addict (stiff, light race geometry) and combines it with their accumulated wind tunnel knowledge, creating a perfect balance of Lightweight, Aero and Stiffness resulting in what SCOTT is calling “the most advanced Road Racing bike available.”

This is a highly awaited bike from Scott that first showed its head-tube as a prototype in the 2010 Tour de France, winning stage 5 while strapped to the legs of Mark Cavendish. According to Scott, the Project F01 (its code name while still a prototype) weighs just five percent more than an Addict (while retaining the same stiffness) yet frame drag is reduced by 20-30 percent. As a result of the drag reduction says Scott, this will allow the ” rider to put out roughly 4% to 5% less power to maintain the same speed.”

With an impressive 840g bare frame weight (or a 1,277g fuselage weight with frame, fork, seatpost and clamp) that should satisfy even finicky climbers but also a significant 20W power saving at speed (based on a 300W output). According to Scott, this means the FO1L is not only faster and more aerodynamic than the Cervélo S3 but also substantially lighter and more efficient under power.

A full size run of F01L bikes are available to test ride at NYC Velo, stop by to ride one for yourself!