Scott Gambler 920 2023
2023 Mountain
Estimate price |
3,999$
Weight | 17.4 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 29" -
Travel Front 200mm -
Fork RockShox BoXXer Select
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Groupset GX, Truvativ Descendant -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 1 × 7 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Gambler Alloy 6061 / Hydroformed custom butted / BB107 VLK Virtual 4 Link kinematic 27.5" (2.6) and 29" (2.5) tire compatible with Geo-BB adj. SW DH 12x157mm dropout
Suspension Fork
RockShox Boxxer Select / DebonAir Charger RC / Comp. Reb. adjust / 56mm Offset 20mm Boost thru axle / 200mm travel
Rear Shock
RockShox SuperDeluxe Select / Rebound / Custom Tune / 225x75mm
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX DH Short cage / 7 Speed
Shift Levers
SRAM GX DH Trigger Shifter / 7 Speed
Cassette
SRAM CS PG-720 DH 11-25
Crank
SRAM Descendant DH DUB 34T Steel chainring DM / 165mm
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB PF MTB107 Shell 107x41mm
Chain
KMC X10
Chain Guide
SCOTT DH Custom
Pedals
Wellgo B155U SCT / flat / w/replaceable pins
Wheels
Front Hub
Formula DHL-92 Boost / 110x20mm / thru axle
Rear Hub
Formula DHL-157 157x12mm thru axle / sealed bearings
Rims
Syncros MD30 Disc / 29" / 32H black / Tubeless Ready
Spokes
DT Swiss Industry / 2.0 black
Tires
Front: Maxxis Assegai 29x2.5" / 2x60TPI / DH / TR / 3C Maxx Grip, Rear: Maxxis Assegai 29x2.5" / 2x60TPI / DH / TR / 3C Maxx Grip
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM DB8 4 Piston Disc
Cockpit
Stem
Syncros DH1.5 31.8mm / Direct Mount 50mm
Handlebar
Syncros Hixon 1.5 DH 31.8mm / 15mm Rise / 8° / 800mm Syncros Pro DH dual lock-on grips
Headset
Syncros DH Semi integrated ID 49.6mm / OD 56mm
Seat
Saddle
Syncros Kaslo 2.0 Crmo Rails
Seatpost
Syncros DH2.0 / 31.6mm / Alloy6061
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM High | SM Low | MD High | MD Low | LG High | LG Low | XL High | XL Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.55 mm | 1.58 mm | 1.45 mm | 1.47 mm | 1.35 mm | 1.37 mm | 1.27 mm | 1.29 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 342.6 mm | 346.4 mm | 342.6 mm | 346 mm | 342.6 mm | 345.4 mm | 342.6 mm | 346.2 mm |
| Front Center | 778 mm | 770 mm | 808 mm | 800 mm | 838 mm | 832 mm | 868 mm | 860 mm |
| Rake | 52 mm | 50 mm | 52 mm | 50 mm | 52 mm | 53 mm | 52 mm | 50 mm |
| Trail | 119 mm | 130.5 mm | 119 mm | 130.5 mm | 119 mm | 130.5 mm | 119 mm | 130.5 mm |
| Stack | 636.3 mm | 641.2 mm | 636.3 mm | 641.2 mm | 636.3 mm | 638.5 mm | 636.3 mm | 641.2 mm |
| Reach | 410 mm | 405.2 mm | 440 mm | 435.3 mm | 470 mm | 465.4 mm | 500 mm | 495.5 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 540.7 mm | 542.4 mm | 570.7 mm | 572.5 mm | 623.9 mm | 626 mm | 653.9 mm | 656.1 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 67.2 ° | 66.8 ° | 67.2 ° | 66.8 ° | 64.2 ° | 63.8 ° | 64.2 ° | 63.8 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 405 mm | 405 mm | 405 mm | 405 mm | 405 mm | 405 mm | 405 mm | 405 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 63.2 ° | 62.9 ° | 63.2 ° | 62.9 ° | 63.2 ° | 62.9 ° | 63.2 ° | 62.9 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 110 mm | 110 mm | 110 mm | 110 mm | 110 mm | 110 mm | 110 mm | 110 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 440 mm | 443 mm | 440 mm | 443 mm | 440 mm | 443 mm | 440 mm | 443 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1217 mm | 1212 mm | 1247 mm | 1242 mm | 1277 mm | 1275 mm | 1307 mm | 1302 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 8 mm | 24 mm | 8 mm | 24 mm | 8 mm | 24 mm | 8 mm | 24 mm |
| Standover Height | 717 mm | 724 mm | 710 mm | 716 mm | 710 mm | 717 mm | 708 mm | 714 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
About this model
Gambler 920 belongs to the Scott Gambler model. Scott released 24 bikes variations of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Scott Gambler bikes models from 2023, here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Scott Gambler 920 2023 has a starting price of 3999$. Scott Gambler 900 Tuned 2023 on the other hand is the most expensive at 9999$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Average price for Downhill bikes
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Downhill bike that is reliable is 3391$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Downhill bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 3999$. Comparing this to the average Downhill bike price, we see that the price is 17.93% more expensive.
Downhill bikes average weight
On a deeper look, we notice that the average weight of a Downhill bike is 15.89 kg (35.03 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
a bit heavier than average, Gambler 920 has a weight of 17.4 kg (38.36 lbs). In conclusion, the average Downhill bike weighs 9.5% less than Gambler 920.
Gambler 920 components
Fork
The RockShox BoXXer Select is included from the factory. It has a travel distance of 200mm. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Wheels
As for the wheels, Scott Gambler 920 2023, has a 29″ aluminum model. With 29″ wheels, bumps will feel lighter and you’ll gain more speed on descends, compared to smaller wheel-sized bikes. However, if you’re not a tall person, you might find it difficult to adapt to this wheel size.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Gambler 920 has Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.