Love at first sight does not exist

Even if good relationships are not formed at first sight, first impressions count. With the 4060, Scor offers an independent and sophisticated trail bike. Visually, the Twentyniner stands out from the crowd, the workmanship is very clean and well thought out. It may not be love at first sight, but the interest in a trail date is great, as the geometry promises a smooth ride and playful handling all in one. With a 63.8 degree head angle, 485 millimeter reach and 1255 millimeter wheelbase in the Longtravel version with frame size L, the dimensions are comparable to those of some enduro race bikes. However, the short chainstays reveal where the playful character comes from, among other things.

Warm-up downhill

There's no need for a long warm-up phase, the first descent is tackled straight away. A winding trail with a few waves and small jumps puts the partner on two wheels to the test. Apparently the Scor makers didn't promise too much, because after just two bends, the 4060 LT feels familiar. It rides in a controlled manner on fast sections, but is surprisingly easy and lively to maneuver even through tighter corners. This is probably due to the short chainstays of 432 millimetres.

After the short familiarization phase, rougher trails are on the test menu - a kind of Jurassic-style speed dating. Fast, rocky passages alternate with steep sections where the rear suspension has to work hard. The 4060 offers a lot of smoothness here and says that it could be much faster - common sense slows the speed down to less frightening but by no means less fun speeds.

Lift off desired

On the one hand, the suspension is very sensitive and responds very finely. On the other hand, the suspension with its 160 millimeters of suspension travel also absorbs big bumps without sinking into the suspension travel. The latter characteristic is also part of its playful character. Whether in long, short, consecutive berms or bunny hops - wherever progression is required in the suspension, the suspension offers plenty of counter-pressure. This means that the bike is also a lot of fun in bike parks and proves to be a good partner for high-altitude climbs.

It's not all downhill in a relationship

The preferred terrain of the 4060 in the Longtravel version is clearly downhill. But where no mountain railroads ride and strong calves are the trump card, the bike also has to prove its climbing qualities. This discipline is not a test of endurance, as the riding position is comfortable and allows you to stay in the saddle pedaling for longer. For a downhill-oriented trail bike, it rides well up the mountain - but it leaves the hunt for mountain prizes to others.
The details of the tested bike can be found here: scor-mtb.com/4060-lt-gx

More exciting, however, are its climbing qualities on the trail, where the 4060 LT performs relatively better than on asphalt and gravel. Despite 160 and 170 millimetres of travel at the rear and front, it performs surprisingly well on technical climbs.

Without LT is just as casual

Scor offers the option of specifying the 4060 frame as an LT (Long Travel) or ST (Short Travel) bike. The short-travel version is slightly more compact with 140 millimetres at the rear and 150 millimetres of travel at the front. Looking at the figures, the geometry differs only slightly, but the seven millimetre shorter wheelbase and 0.5 to 0.7 degree steeper steering angle are clearly noticeable.

Lighter but less fast

We ask the short-travel version to dance on the same trails. The 4060 ST can be maneuvered super nimbly through the winding section with waves and small jumps. This trail date seems to be a fun grenade without making uncontrolled pirouettes. The grip of the short-stroke twentyniner feels better in tight corners than the LT and the bike encourages you to shoot around corners even faster. It is already evident here: the bike shines with some of the characteristics of its big brother, paired with more maneuverability.

The Rock Shox suspension works just as sensitively and progressively as the Fox bumpers on the LT. However, the fact that the rear triangle and suspension fork have two centimeters less travel is just as noticeable as the shorter wheelbase and the slightly steeper geometry. It goes without saying that the ST version of the Scor 4060 also offers the same ride feel, is stable even on rough and fast descents and offers a controlled ride feel - with the LT, it's just that little bit faster.

Easy handling when the going gets tough

On trails with hairpin bends or on rough paths where the flow is not provided by the terrain, the all-mountain or short-travel version has the edge. The 4060 ST shines here with good and precise handling. The "little one" also rides slightly better uphill than the long-stroke version. Probably the ideal variant for demanding tours.
The details of the tested bike can be found here: scor-mtb.com/4060-st-gx

Conclusion

Scor has landed a successful debut with the 4060, which is not only well thought-out and cleanly manufactured, but also works very well in both the long-travel and short-travel versions. Scor also impresses with a good price-performance ratio and focuses primarily on high-quality suspension elements.

Recommendation

The 4060 ST is the more versatile bike and perfect for everything from after-work rides to high alpine tours. However, if you like it rough and also like to fly through the bike park, the LT is the better choice. If you can't decide on a "partner" but would like to have both, you don't necessarily need two bikes. Thanks to Scor's clever system, an additional shock and fork with less travel and a little manual skill are enough to transform the enduro bullet 4060 LT into the all-mountain bike 4060 ST.

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