Scott Foil RC 20 Shimano 105 Di2 2026 ride test review pros, cons, issues, performance, opinions, everything you need to know (really)

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Scott Foil RC 20 Shimano 105 Di2 2026 ride test review Build quality

The bike is not cheap, aligning with main competitors, but it is very well made, with nothing left to chance.

The only drawback is the total impersonality of the bike—just one of many—which can be an issue for anyone looking for a unique and personal road bike.

Everything has been designed with aerodynamics in mind.

The weight of the bike is 8.5 kg, which is competitive.

The frame is well made and the bike is properly assembled, in line with its list price.

Scott Foil RC 20 Shimano 105 Di2 2026 ride test review Frame

The frame has been completely overhauled: fewer pieces, stiffer, and more aerodynamic.

Size availability is good, while the choice of color variations is truly minimal.

For a road bike of this price and level, we would have expected at least a wider selection of colors.

Scott Foil RC 20 Shimano 105 Di2 2026 ride test review Assemblies

The Scott Foil RC 20 Shimano 105 Di2 2026 version is assembled with the Shimano 105 Di2 group, but the price is not exactly affordable.

Overall, the range is broad, but the entry-level version exceeds 3,000 euros, and while Shimano 105 Di2 is the most economical electronic groupset, it still comes at a price that is not within everyone's reach.

Scott Foil RC 20 Shimano 105 Di2 2026 ride test review Comfort

Fair. The touted increase in riding comfort may be true on paper, measured by the rate of vibration absorbed by the frame.

In practical terms, it feels just like the previous Foil—perhaps a bit better, but only because you were told it is improved.

All aero bikes lack comfort, and this one is no different, though it ranks among the more comfortable aero bikes on the market and is certainly better than the RC Pro version, even if the differences are minimal.

Scott Foil RC 20 Shimano 105 Di2 2026 ride test review Handling

Stiff, fast, and precise—these are its main characteristics.

A very competitive and fast aero bike, but also very difficult to fully exploit.

It performs best at high speeds that only pros or very well-trained amateurs can maintain for long periods.

If you are powerful, this bike is perfect because it manages to transfer all possible power to the rear wheel.

Given this premise, it manages to be competitive even when climbing.

However, it truly shines on flat terrain, at a steady pace and speeds exceeding 40 km/h, where it is decidedly better than the previous Scott Foil.

The brakes are more than excellent, nothing more to add.

Scott Foil RC Pro ride test review Performance

Excellent—a decisive step forward compared to the past Foil and competitive in a sector where innovations are few.

One of the best aero bikes currently on the market, with performance competitive at the highest levels.

A road bike perfect for flat races, where no particular differences can be felt compared to the RC Pro model.

Then the problems arrive on the first climbs, where the heavier weight is fully felt.

It is not a climbing bike, but its performance is top-tier on flats and descents.

It holds its own decently on rolling hills, but it remains a bike with limited versatility.

It performs truly well on flat roads, and even better on smooth asphalt.

Scott Foil RC 20 Shimano 105 Di2 2026 ride test review Pros and Cons

The Scott Foil RC 20 Shimano 105 Di2 2026 proves to be an excellent aero bike: not lightweight, not inexpensive, not comfortable, but offering stellar performance on flats and at high speeds.

Build quality is also good.

As always, versatility is almost non-existent; it is not a comfortable bike and truly excels only on flat terrain.

The price is high, and the weight is not low.

It remains an ultra-high-performance aero bike and is very competitive in its category.

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NDR: the photo is indicative and does not refer to the specific bike being tested