Two years ago, Scor celebrated its debut as a bike brand, immediately offering e-mountainbike, enduro and all-mountain models, which were very well received by buyers. With suspension travel of 1140 and 160 millimetres at the rear, the Grenchen-based company already covered a lot of ground, but it was time for a little less weight and more fun at the same time.

Light, but not too light

The centerpiece is a lightweight carbon frame with the same suspension system that has already proven itself on the larger models. However, light is relative, as the 2030 frame meets the same enduro standards as the 4060. This means that the "small" bike can take a beating without giving up. For example, the X01 model weighs 13.12 kilograms - not much, but not too little. The frame kit weighs 3.36 kilograms excluding the shock.

Where the first Scor bikes were fitted with aluminum axles, the new trail bikes now use steel axles and additional seals at all pivot points. The previous models can also be retrofitted with the more robust steel axles.

In contrast to its big brother 4060, the 2030 has a proper storage compartment in the down tube, the "Stash Hatch" with a waterproof storage container. The bottle cage is attached to this. Each frame size has space for a 500-milliliter bottle.

Versatile in every respect

Scor tried to get the best out of the 120 millimetres of travel on the 2030. Progressive to offer riders with an active riding style a lot of support, at the same time very efficient so that the drive force doesn't fizzle out in the shock and at the same time active so that the rear wheel is nice and plush on the trail, no matter how rough it is. Speaking of rough, the 30 in the model name stands for 130 millimeters. So if the suspension travel is too little for you, you can install a shock with 52.5 millimetres of travel and then race over the trails with 130 millimetres. There is 140 millimetres of travel at the front.

Versatility also applies to the geometry, where the steering angle of the 2030 can also be changed by one degree. If you prefer agile handling from the front, set the steering angle to 65.5 degrees, or 64.5 degrees if smoothness is paramount. Depending on the steering angle, the effective seat angle is between 76 and 76.3 degrees with a saddle height of 750 millimeters. In each case, you sit 0.3 steeper on the S sizes.

Three models, five sizes

Speaking of sizes: The Scor 2030 is available in five frame sizes. S with 435, M with 457, M/L with 477, L with 497 and XL with 517 millimetres of reach. With the M/L frame in particular, Scor want to pick up the "border crossers" around 180 centimetres tall.

There are three models to choose from: the 2030 X01 for 8999 euros or 9299 francs, the 2030 GX for 6999 euros or 7299 francs and the NX for 4999 euros or 5199 francs. For those who prefer custom builds, Scor offers the 2030 frame kit for 3299 euros or 3499 francs. The bikes will be available from specialist dealers from September 2023.

The 2030 can also be personalized with specially designed protective films thanks to the Make-It-Yours programme.