Starting in 1958, Scott Sports was founded by Ed Scott after he invented the first aluminum ski pole. By 2008, when Scott Sports celebrated its 50-year anniversary, the company was producing gear and equipment for bikes, winter sports, motosports and running. Despite starting as a winter sports company producing aluminum ski poles, Scott has made technological advancements to mountain bikes throughout the history of the company.
First Mountain Bike
While the Scott Sports company started in 1956, it wasn't until 1986 that the first mountain bike was available. In 1986, Scott Sports also opened a new ski pole factory in Italy to complement the release of its first mountain bike.
Designs
The development of the first aero bar in 1989 was one of the most significant points in Scott mountain bike history. The aero bar used new equipment and a specific design to improve aerodynamics. Greg LeMond used the aero bar handlebars in 1989 to win the Tour de France. Along with the aero bar, other design advancements include the nine categories of mountain bikes to match different riding styles, body sizes and trail types.
Suspension
Suspension mountain bikes have been a specific focus for Scott. Scott released its first suspension mountain bike in 1991 with the Unishock and followed it with the first full-suspension mountain bike in 1992. In 1998, Scott released the G-Zero, the lightest full-suspension bike in the world at the time. In 2003, Scott made the Genius full-suspension mountain bike with adjustable shock modes.
Carbon
Carbon mountain bikes have revolutionized the industry with ultra-lightweight, durable frames. Scott released its first carbon mountain bike in 1995 with the Endorphin model ridden at the World Cup and Olympics. In 2007, Scott started using a patented Integrated Molding Process to make the lightweight, durable frames. The next carbon advancement came in 2011 with the release of the Scale MTB, a full carbon frame weighing less than 899 g.
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