"Scott USA" has long been a household name in Europe, thanks to its broad presence on race tracks and innovative products such as the "Strike" frame, the freeride bikes in the "High Octane" and new "Nitrous" series and now the "Genius" bikes. Thomas Frischknecht became marathon world champion on this newly developed four-link bike with its characteristic, voluminous suspension strut just two months after its first presentation. With its extraordinarily wide range of products, from affordable school bikes to elegant, feather-light scandium and carbon racing bikes, Scott should quickly secure a place for itself in the bike market in the States.

Scott Montgomery, the designated head of Scott's planned US division, is the son of Cannondale founder Joe Montgomery. Scott served as Vice President of his father's company for years, where he was responsible for marketing. After Cannondale nearly went bankrupt due to an ill-fated foray into the motorcycle world, Scott Montgomery was let go by the new owners a week before the American fall Interbike trade show, along with other longtime members of management.