The Scott CR1 Pro first came to the cycling marketplace in 2004 and it was an instant success. It was one of the stiffest frames ever made while still being very light and responsive. Since 2004, Scott has released its new top of the line Addict, and moved the new CR1 into the performance comfort bicycle catagory. While the Addict has become their full force race bike.

The New Taller Head Tube

So who is the new 2010 Scott CR1 Pro designed for? The racer who has graduated to become classified as a “Master” racer. This is someone who needs a fast bike to crush the local road race, yet still needs a comfortable bike for that once-in-a-while century ride. The rider who is looking for a fast, secure, confidence building, easy on the body, high performance machine.

Top Quality Tube Constructions

So what is different on the new CR1 Pro? For one, the seat and chainstays have been redesigned to help absorb shock. Scott claims that they are basically a suspension system, helping to increase rider comfort while still being stiff enough to have good power transfer. The top tube has remained unchanged, but the head tube is now taller, creating a more upright riding position and thus a more comfortable ride with less back strain.

Stays Designed For More Flex and Comfort

We had the bike for over a week of rides and were very pleased with the bike’s overall ride. Even though the CR1 is no longer a hard core racing machine, it is still snappy and can handle most of the fast rides you can throw at it. The comfort of the bike is where it really shines. On one long Sunday ride of over 80 miles of rollers the CR1 was so forgiving that we were sad to see the ride end. On a weekday club ride the bike held its own with the “big boy” racing bikes, and even got a few long looks from the other riders.

Designed For Comfort and Power

While not being a full-on race bike, the CR1 is a perfect combination of speed and comfort. We truly enjoyed riding the CR1 and found it to be a great all-around bike with super performance and better comfort. Scott has developed a reputation for making bikes that define and then lead a bike category, and the CR1 is just that. A true class leader that is sure to please the most picky of bicycle consumer. The new CR1 Pro should be another category leader for Scott.

Scott Tapered Headtube

Pros:
* Fast bike with comfortable riding position
* Good component mix for the dollar
* Scott’s excellent quality control

Cons:
* Not a good upgrade from past CR1’s (look at the Addict for that)
* Feels a little sluggish on fast, twisty descents

We rate the Scott CR1 Pro:

4.5 out of 5.0 chainrings