Zwift’s July update included the latest version of Switzerland-based Scott’s Foil frame. Dubbed the “Scott Foil 2023” in Zwift, it’s based on Scott’s newest Foil RC, which Scott says is “the fastest road bike Scott has ever produced.”
Here’s how it’s described in the Drop Shop, where it is priced at 816,500 Drops and level-locked at 22+:
Aero, Lightweight or Comfort – choose three. Welcome to the next evolution of aero bikes with the all-new Foil RC. Designed to meet the demands of WorldTour sprinters, attackers and breakaway riders, this is the fastest road bike Scott has ever produced.
This frame is rated 3 stars for aero and 3 for weight. We ran it through our normal tests to learn exactly how it performs.
Here’s everything you need to know about the performance of the new Scott Foil 2023 frame in Zwift.
Aero (Flat/Rolling) Performance
The updated Foil is a significant improvement over the older model on Zwift, cutting 6.5 seconds off its test time. A solid performance, placing it in the 83rd percentile along with the Giant Propel Advanced SL Disc and original Canyon Aeroad.
Its test time of 51:21.5 is 4.5 seconds slower than the current fastest road frames on our test course, which is two laps of Tempus Fugit totaling 34.6km.
Climb Performance
The new Foil’s climbing performance essentially matches that of the older Scott Foil in Zwift, coming in just a half second faster in our tests. This places it in the 46% percentile along with the Trek Madone.
The new Foil turns in an Alpe time of 49:12. The fastest overall climber in game (Specialized Aethos) completes the test 24 seconds faster.
Note: all test results above are from a 75kg, 183cm rider holding 300W steady using Zwift’s stock 32mm carbon wheelset.
Conclusions
The new Scott Foil delivers a sensible boost in aero performance over the older model, so if you’re a Foil lover IRL you’ll want to upgrade to the 2023. As a bonus, it’s got a really sweet paint job, even if there’s no way to change the color:
In the overall universe of Zwift frames, the Scott Foil 2023 isn’t a standout performer. If you’re a Scott fan looking for a fast Zwift race bike, go with the Scott Addict RC instead! It handily outperforms the Foil 2023 both on flats and climbs (which is a bit odd, since Scott says the new Foil is the “fastest road bike Scott has ever produced.”) In fact, the Addict RC is the best all-arounder in game, apart from the Tron bike.
The Scott Foil 2023 will be added to the following posts, and it can also be found on our Master Zwift Frames List:
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Important note: this post contains speed test results for Zwift frames or wheels. These results may change over time, and a bike's performance relative to others may also change. We don't always revise posts when performance rankings change, but we do keep current, master versions of our speed test results which are always available. See the frame charts, wheel charts, and Tron vs Top Performers for current performance data.
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