Bike Helmets... Can Save Your Life

1970:  MOTOCROSS MARKET ENTRY
In 1970, SCOTT entered the motocross goggle market with the first ever motocross specific goggle and later introduced motocross boots, grips and accessories.

1971: LIGHTEST SKI BOOT AND FIRST FOAM VENTILATED GOGGLE
In 1971, the Company produced the world's lightest ski boot and introduced one of the first ski goggles utilizing foam ventilation.

1978: EUROPEAN HEADQUARTERS
In 1978, the Company opened its European headquarters in Givisiez near Fribourg/CH.

1991:  UNISHOCK SUSPENSION
In 1991, the Company entered into the production of mountain bike suspension with Unishock.

1992: FIRST FULL-SUSPENSION MOUNTAIN BIKES
In 1992, SCOTT shipped its first full-suspension mountain bikes and later introduced cycling shoes and helmets.

1993: EXPANSION FINANCING THROUGH AN EXTERNAL INVESTOR
To fund its acquisition strategy, the Company sold 55% of its shares to Zell Chillmark

1994: GLOVES
In 1994, a winter sport glove line was introduced.

1995: ENDORPHIN, THE FIRST CARBON MTB
SCOTT introduced its first Carbon mountain bike. Thanks to many victories in the World Cup and at the Olympic Games, as well as great coverage in the media, the bike and the name, Endorphin, became a true legend.

1997: OUTERWEAR AND SKIS
In 1997, the Company introduced a technical winter sport apparel line. One year later, it was producing skis.

1998: G-ZERO: THE LIGHTEST FULL-SUSPENSION BIKE WORLDWIDE
SCOTT presented the lightest full-suspension mountain bike worldwide. The name "G-Zero" became a milestone in the development of the bike industry.

1998: MANAGEMENT BUY-OUT
Beat Zaugg, Tom Stendhal (Group Chairman) and SCOTT's management bought back the Group from Zell through a management buy-out. Simultaneously, the holding company was transferred to Switzerland.

2000: SKI ACCESSORY INNOVATIONS
The Group rolled out a global launch of patented goggle innovations: the RAM Air ventilation system and the revolutionary Amplifier lens. It also released another ski pole innovation: the adjustable LeverLock ski pole strap system.

2001: NEW RECORDS FOR LIGHTNESS
In 2001, SCOTT presented the road-bike Team Issue with the lightest frame worldwide (lighter than 1 kg), topped in 2003 by the CR1, the lightest frame on the market (895 gr).

2003: ARRIVAL OF THE GENIUS: REVOLUTIONARY MOUNTAIN BIKE
In the same year, SCOTT presented the Genius, a new concept of a full-suspension bike with a shock-adjustable into three different modes (lock-out mode, all-travel mode, and traction mode.) Pretty soon magazines were filled with reports on the new Genius. The success of the Genius bike was highlighted by Thomas Frischknecht's victory in the marathon event at the World Championships.

2004: SCOTT WINS EUROPEAN SKI AWARD WITH THE BIOMEX® HELMET
Created in cooperation with Biomex® Protection, this helmet was a big step forward for head safety in wintersports. The Biomex featured a Dual Band Roll Cage (rectangular shape), which reduced the swing weight and made it more comfortable to wear.

2004: TAKE-OVER OF YOKO AND REIMA
These purchases opened new doors into the street bike and snowmobile clothing markets

2005: LIGHTEST TRIATHLON BIKE ON THE MARKET
Utilizing its proprietary CR1 technology, the Company developed a state-of-the-art triathlon frame; the PLASMA, which was 980 grams light. Add the integrated aero seat post at 300 grams and the result was the world’s lightest aero Carbon frame with triathlon-specific geometry.

2005: THIRD MANAGEMENT BUY-OUT
In 2005, Beat Zaugg acquired the remaining 48.5% of the Company in another management buy-out transaction, thereby taking over 100% of the Company.

2006: RUNNING SHOE COLLECTION
The Company contracted a research and development lab in Portland, Oregon, to create a full line of high performance running shoes for both male and female athletes.

2007: INTRODUCTION OF THE ADDICT FRAME
The new Addict is the lightest road frame available, just 790 grams with integrated seat post (165 grams). When combined with SCOTT's new, slimmer Carbon IMP™ fork that weighs just 330 grams, the new Addict bike weighs an amazing 5.9 kg.

2007: SPARK MARKS THE LIGHTEST FRAME/SHOCK COMBINATION IN THE WORLD
By applying its revolutionary new Integrated Molding Process (IMP™) to its already proven CR1 technology and new Nude TC™ shock, SCOTT produced the lightest full suspension bike available.

2008: SCOTT 50 YEARS ANNIVERSARY
SCOTT celebrates the golden anniversary, marking 50 years of commitment to progressive sport. Times have changed and SCOTT has developed into a worldwide powerhouse in Bike, Wintersport, Motosport and Running. But the vision has always remained the same from the humble beginnings 50 years ago in Ed SCOTT’s one man ski tuning business: INNOVATION - TECHNOLOGY – DESIGN.The same year, SCOTT opened a new US Headquarter in Sun Valley, Idaho.

2008: SOLAR BLOCKER LENS TECHNOLOGY
The new lens technologies that will unquestionable improve your mountain experience - the Solar Blocker Technology. The lens blocks most of the blue light to protect the eyes and is recommended for glacier Skiing and sunny days.

2009: GENIUS BIKE GENERATION 2 IS BORN
Same name – new frame, revised geometry and new Equalizer2 shock with Oil Transfer System.

2009: NEW CARBON SKI – THE CRUSAIR
The new Crusair is quickly becoming the benchmark ski for the freeride mountaineering market. The combination of Carbon frame with sandwich wood air channels delivers an extremly lightweight, stable and reactive ski.

2010: NEW TWIN LOC SUSPENSION TECHNOLOGY FOR BIKES
The all new Twin Loc lever allows the rider to keep both hands on the handlebars while selecting the desired travel settings or fully locking the suspension. Riders can switch between, full travel, Traction mode, and now complete lock out of both fork and Equalizer 2 TC shock.

2010: eRIDE TECHNOLOGY
In response to need of runners for an efficient running platform SCOTT presents eRIDE a unique rocker shape midsole technology that reduces heel strike impacts and improves running efficiency for all running styles.

2011: SCOTT OFFERS AN E-BIKE LINE
In close collaboration with the electronic giant Bosch, SCOTT is the first company who offer a stylistically oriented and easy to operate E-Bike system.

2012: SKI BOOTS FOR MOUNTAIN AND FREESKI
With the introduction of a ski boot collection for mountain and freeski, SCOTT Sports completed the head-to-toe product range for skiers.

2013: NEW VERSATILITY THANKS TO THE LCG GOGGLE
SCOTT introduces the new lens change goggle (LCG) featuring SCOTT’s lens change slider system. Simple and reliable, the multiple award winning LCG enables users to quickly change lenses without having to touch the surface of the lens.

2014: NEW ITD PROTEC SOFTGOODS LINE
In cooperation with schoeller®, SCOTT developed ITD ProTec Technology, providing a significantly higher abrasion resistance than regular fabrics. The combination of single knit carbon yarns and ceramic printing on the fabric leads to high robustness and durability even in crashes on asphalt at high speed.

2015: AN ENTIRE LINE OF PLUS-BIKES
As the first brand in the bike industry, SCOTT sports introduced an entire line of Plus-Bikes. Thanks to its wider tires, 27.5“Plus bikes enable more fun and aggressive handling but also more forgiveness due to an unmatched level of control.

2016: THE NEW PROSPECT GOGGLE
The new Prospect Goggle starts a new chapter in a decorated goggle history at SCOTT. Capitalizing on 45 years of experience, the SCOTT Prospect pushes the limits of field of vision, comfort and lens retention. The goggle is compatible with the WFS50, a system invented by SCOTT. The WFS50 is a larger and more fine-tuned roll off system to once again define the standard for this market.

2017: LIGHTEST AERO ROAD BIKE WITH DISC BRAKES
The FOIL DISC was introduced becoming the lightest Aero road bike with disc brakes on the market. It combines light weight, aerodynamics, compliance and control like no other road bike on the market.

2018: SCOTT 60 YEARS ANNIVERSARY
60 years ago, we changed the ski pole. This would be the catalyst for decades of innovation, technology and design to follow. For 60 years we have taken a NO SHORTCUTS approach to product development, racing, climbing, descending and everything in between. For 60 years, we have put nothing but passion behind every stride, pedal stroke and carve. After 60 years, we have come to realize one thing – we can’t wait for 60 more.

2019: INTRODUCING THE NEW ADDICT RC
Since its introduction back in 2008, the Addict RC has been one of the most successful competitive road bikes on the market. Several stage wins, podiums at classics as well as grand tour triumphs have written the Addict RC into road bike history. With the introduction of the new Addict RC in 2019, SCOTT introduces its new flagship road bike model. Built from scratch the bike is more than just a successor of the previous version and therefore a true benchmark when it comes to racing. Extremely lightweight, the strongest and most advanced carbon structure to date as well as completely integrated cable routing means the Addict RC raises the bar once again.

2021: INTRODUCING THE ALL-NEW SPARK RC & SPARK 900
Now in it's fourth generation, the Spark made its way into our lives back in 2008. Since then, it's given us the highest of highs on and off the race track: several World Championships, dozens of World Cup Wins, some special shiny medals and countless good times on the trails. The all-new Spark is set to continue this heritage on race tracks and trails around the globe. Developed in close cooperation with Nino Schurter and his SCOTT-SRAM MTB Racing teammates, the Spark meets the increased demands of today's World Cup tracks. The Spark moves to a completely new frame platform with an integrated shock and a more potent 120mm chassis, an absolute novelty. SCOTT’s patented Integrated Suspension Technology once more raises the bar and offers never before seen levels of integration. Already used by Nino to win his 9th World Champion title, the latest iteration of the Spark RC is set to change modern Cross-Country racing for good.