Scott Bikes Gambler 10 29'' Gx1 Dh 7s 2027 Mtb Bike

The Scott Gambler 10 combines an HMX carbon mainframe with an aluminium rear triangle and adjustable geometry for downhill riding. Featuring a RockShox BoXXer fork, Vivid Coil shock, SRAM GX DH 7-speed gearing and mixed wheels, it's designed for racing and technical descents.Key Features:Frame: HMX carbon mainframe and 6061 alloy rear triangle with adjustable downhill geometry.Fork: RockShox BoXXer Select suspension fork with Charger 3.2 damper and 200mm travel.Rear Suspension: RockShox Vivid Coil shock with custom tune and adjustable rebound.Drivetrain: SRAM GX DH 7-speed gearing with 34T chainring and 11-25T cassette.Brakes: SRAM Maven Base four-piston hydraulic disc brakes for powerful stopping.Wheels: 29" front and 27.5" rear wheels with Michelin DH22 Racing Line 2.4" tyres.Extras: Adjustable reach, chainstay length, bottom bracket height and suspension progression.Finance: Available with 0% APR finance.Built for Downhill RidingThe Scott Gambler 10 is a full suspension downhill mountain bike designed for riders tackling demanding gravity trails, bike parks and race courses. Combining a carbon mainframe with an aluminium rear triangle, adjustable geometry and a dedicated downhill suspension platform, it offers a versatile setup for riders who want to fine-tune their bike to suit different tracks and riding styles.The Gambler features an HMX carbon front triangle paired with a 6061 aluminium rear triangle, balancing lightweight construction with the strength required for demanding downhill riding.Its six-link suspension design incorporates Scott's Integrated Suspension Technology, positioning the rear shock within the frame. This helps lower the bike's centre of gravity, contributing to stable handling when navigating rough terrain, steep descents and high-speed corners.The frame offers extensive geometry adjustment, allowing riders to change reach, chainstay length and bottom bracket height. Suspension progression can also be adjusted, providing additional control over how the rear suspension responds deeper into its travel.These adjustments allow riders to tailor the Gambler's handling characteristics, whether they prefer a more stable setup for fast, rough tracks or a more responsive feel for tighter, technical sections.The frame is designed around a mixed-wheel configuration, combining a 29-inch front wheel with a 27.5-inch rear. It also accommodates a full 29-inch setup, providing additional flexibility for riders who want to experiment with different wheel configurations.RockShox BoXXer Select SuspensionUp front, the Scott Gambler 10 features a RockShox BoXXer Select downhill suspension fork with 200mm of travel.Designed for demanding gravity riding, the BoXXer features a dual-crown chassis that provides the stiffness and support needed for tackling rough downhill tracks and large impacts.The Charger 3.2 damper provides adjustable compression and rebound damping, allowing riders to fine-tune the fork's behaviour for different terrain and riding conditions.Compression adjustment controls how the fork responds to impacts and rider inputs, while rebound adjustment determines how quickly it returns after compression.The fork also features a 20x110mm thru axle and 52mm offset, contributing to precise steering and a secure connection between the fork and front wheel.RockShox Vivid Coil Rear SuspensionAt the rear, the Scott Gambler 10 uses a RockShox Vivid Coil shock with a custom tune designed to complement the Gambler's six-link suspension system.The coil spring provides consistent spring characteristics and responsive suspension movement, helping the rear wheel maintain contact with the ground when riding over roots, rocks and repeated bumps.The Vivid Coil features adjustable rebound damping, allowing riders to control how quickly the shock extends after compression.The suspension's progressive characteristics help provide support deeper into the travel, making it suitable for demanding downhill tracks with larger impacts and jumps.Scott's integrated shock design also helps protect the shock from dirt and debris while maintaining the frame's low centre of gravity.SRAM GX DH 7-Speed DrivetrainThe Scott Gambler 10 features a SRAM GX DH 7-speed drivetrain, designed specifically for downhill mountain biking.Unlike wide-range trail drivetrains, downhill gearing focuses on a narrower selection of ratios suited to maintaining speed and accelerating between technical sections.The SRAM GX1 DH rear derailleur works alongside a GX DH Eagle trigger shifter, providing straightforward gear changes when navigating demanding tracks.A SRAM Descendant DH chainset with a 34-tooth steel chainring is paired with an 11-25T cassette, offering closely spaced gears for maintaining momentum on fast descents.The drivetrain is designed to withstand the demands of gravity riding, where durability and dependable shifting are particularly important.SRAM Maven Hydraulic Disc BrakesThe Scott Gambler 10 is equipped with SRAM Maven Base four-piston hydraulic disc brakes, designed to provide powerful braking performance for downhill riding.The four-piston callipers offer strong stopping power, helping riders manage speed on steep descents and maintain control when approaching technical sections.Hydraulic operation provides progressive braking control, allowing riders to adjust braking force when navigating loose surfaces, tight corners and changing trail conditions.For downhill riding, where braking demands can be particularly high, the Maven system provides the stopping power needed for sustained descents.Mixed Wheels and Michelin DH22 TyresThe Scott Gambler 10 uses a mixed-wheel configuration, combining a 29-inch front wheel with a smaller 27.5-inch rear wheel.The larger front wheel helps maintain momentum over rough terrain and provides stability when navigating rocks, roots and uneven surfaces.The smaller rear wheel offers additional clearance behind the saddle and can contribute to more responsive handling through tight corners and technical sections.Both wheels are fitted with Michelin DH22 Racing Line tyres, featuring a 29x2.4-inch tyre at the front and a 27.5x2.4-inch tyre at the rear.The DH22 tyres are designed for downhill riding, featuring an aggressive tread pattern that provides traction on loose, rocky and demanding terrain.Michelin's Magi-X rubber compound is designed to deliver grip, while the reinforced Bead-to-Bead Shield construction provides additional protection against cuts and damage.The tyres are also tubeless-ready, allowing riders to run a compatible tubeless setup to reduce the risk of pinch punctures and fine-tune tyre pressures.Adjustable Geometry and Downhill CockpitOne of the Gambler 10's standout features is its extensive range of geometry adjustments.Riders can adjust reach, chainstay length, bottom bracket height and suspension progression to fine-tune the bike's handling and suspension performance.A longer wheelbase can provide additional stability at speed, while a shorter setup can make the bike feel more responsive through tighter sections.Bottom bracket height adjustments allow riders to balance ground clearance with cornering stability, while suspension progression adjustments help tailor the rear suspension's response to larger impacts.The downhill-focused cockpit features a direct-mount-style stem and wide handlebar setup designed to provide control when navigating technical terrain.A Syncros Kaslo 2.0 saddle and Syncros DH1.5 seatpost complete the build.Whether you're racing against the clock, tackling technical downhill tracks or spending the day riding bike park laps, the Scott Gambler 10 combines adjustable geometry, dedicated downhill suspension and durable components for demanding gravity riding.Specification note: The supplied specifications don't state the rear wheel travel, so I've avoided quoting a figure. They also list SRAM Maven Base brakes rather than the Shimano brakes mentioned in the manufacturer description, so I've followed the specification list.