{{Short description|Swiss manufacturer of sporting goods}}{{self-published|date=October 2013}} {{Infobox company | name = Scott | logo = Scott Sports logo.svg | logo_caption = | logo_size = 200px | type = | founder = Ed Scott | founded = {{start date and age|1958|df=yes}} (as Scott USA) | hq_location_city = Givisiez, canton of Fribourg | hq_location_country = Switzerland | key_people = | industry = Bicycles, skiing, snowboarding and Motocross equipment | products = Helmets, Goggles, Bicycles, Skis, Apparel, Footwear | revenue = | num_employees = | website = {{url|https://www.scott-sports.com/us/en/|scott-sports.com}} }} [[File:Koersfiets Scott, Annemiek van Vleuten, 2020 - zijaanzicht rechts (R0629 - collectie KOERS. Museum van de Wielersport).jpg|thumb|Scott racing bike designed for Annemiek Van Vleuten in 2020 (collection KOERS. Museum of Cycle Racing)]] '''Scott Sports SA''' (formerly '''Scott USA''') is a producer of bicycles, winter equipment, motorsports gear, running shoes and sportswear. The company's main office is in Givisiez, Switzerland, with branches in Europe, the United States, South Africa and India.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.scott-sports.com/us/en/company/legal|title=Legal {{!}} SCOTT|website=www.scott-sports.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-11-29}}</ref>
==History== thumb|An old Scott racing bike In 1958, engineer and skier Ed Scott from Sun Valley, Idaho, invented a ski pole made of aluminium instead of bamboo or steel that proved popular. The company produced sporting goods in many fields. In 1970, Scott sold their first protection goggles for motocross riders.
Scott expanded to Europe in 1978, settling their headquarters in Fribourg, Switzerland.
In 1990, Scott introduced the clip-on, aerodynamic bicycle handlebar. The handlebar was used by American Greg LeMond in his 1989 Tour de France win, when he beat Frenchman Laurent Fignon by over a minute in the 24.5 km final time trial.<ref>{{cite web|title=First Aero Bar|url=http://www.scott-sports.com/global/en/company/history/|publisher=Scott Sports|access-date=11 December 2012|quote=1989 - First Aero Bar - In 1989, SCOTT introduced one of the most significant product innovations in the history of cycling - the aerodynamic handlebar. The handlebar was strategically utilized by American Greg Lemond in his 1989 Tour de France win.}}</ref> Previous to this event it was widely used in triathlon and Race Across America.
In 1991, Scott produced their first suspension fork named "Unishock" and a year later, their first full-suspension mountain bicycle was shown to the public.
Its 2001 Team Issue road bike frame was the lightest frame available at the time at 895 grams.
In 2005 the name 'Scott USA' was changed to 'Scott Sports', representing a shift in emphasis to the European market.<ref>{{cite web |date=2005-08-23 |title=SCOTT Is Back In The U.S. |url=http://www.scottusa.com/en_us/news/bike/68 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080827132313/http://www.scottusa.com/en_us/news/bike/68 |archive-date=2008-08-27 |publisher=Scott Sports}}</ref>
In 2011, Scott launched its E-Bike line E-Sub and E-Sportster, replaced in 2012 with E-Venture line models.<ref>{{Citation|last=BikeshopsTV|title=Scott SUB10 eBike 2011|date=2010-09-21|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebtHQXVf-Vo |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211212/ebtHQXVf-Vo| archive-date=2021-12-12 |url-status=live|access-date=2017-11-29}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.scott-sports.com/us/en/page/history|title=Company History {{!}} SCOTT|website=SCOTT Sports|language=en-US|access-date=2017-11-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |first=Björn |last=Gerteis |url=https://www.elektrobike-online.com/news/e-bikes-und-pedelecs/scott-e-venture-neue-urbane-pedelecs-mit-bosch-antrieb-infos-und-bilder.571858.410636.htm |title=Scott E-Venture: Neue urbane Pedelecs mit Bosch-Antrieb - Infos und Bilder |trans-title=New urban pedelecs with Bosch drive - information and pictures |work=ElektroBIKE |date=2011-09-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160821045642/https://www.elektrobike-online.com/news/e-bikes-und-pedelecs/scott-e-venture-neue-urbane-pedelecs-mit-bosch-antrieb-infos-und-bilder.571858.410636.htm |archive-date=2016-08-21 |language=de}}</ref>
in 2012, Scott bought Syncros, a maker of bicycle components.<ref>{{cite web |date=2012-01-11 |title=Syncros Through the Years |url=https://www.bikemag.com/gear/syncros-through-the-years |publisher=Bike Mag}}</ref>
In 2015, the Korean Youngone Corporation took a 50.1% stake in the company, with the previous Swiss owner Beat Zaugg retaining 49.9%.
==Sponsorship== [[File:Orica-BikeExchange bicycles.jpg|thumb|Scott bicycles, used by the {{UCI team code|OBE|2016b}} cycling team, at the 2016 Tour of Britain]] In 2002, stage 10 of the Tour de France was won by Patrice Halgand riding for the Jean Delatour team, which was at that time supported by Scott.<ref>[http://www.scottusa.com/en_us/company SCOTT]</ref> Scott supplied the teams Mitchelton-Scott (male) and Mitchelton Scott (female) with equipment through 2020, after which the teams were renamed Team BikeExchange and began riding Bianchi bicycles.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.greenedgecycling.com/|title=Home 1|accessdate=10 March 2023}}</ref>
In 2014, Scott Sports partnered with the US Military Endurance Sports organization to be a sponsor and provide Scott equipment to the US Domestic Elite Road Team and Elite Triathlon Team.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bicycleretailer.com/north-america/2014/02/20/scott-sponsors-us-military-endurance-sports-organization |title=Scott sponsors US Military Endurance Sports organization |work=Bicycle Retailer and Industry News |date=2014-02-20}}</ref>
In 2017, Scott Sports was sponsoring teams and individuals in various sports. Its bike division was sponsoring 12 racing and mountain biking teams. Its wintersport division sponsored 35 people, its running division 10 and motorsports division 40 athletes.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.scott-sports.com/us/en/teams/|title=Teams {{!}} SCOTT|website=SCOTT Sports|language=en-US|access-date=2017-11-29}}</ref>
In 2022, Jonas Deichmann cycled across United States of America, from New York to Los Angeles on a Scott Addict Gravel HMX. The trip was a world record attempt and a fundraiser for World Bicycle Relief.<ref name="Poland 2023 u261">{{cite web | last=Poland | first=SCOTT | title= Zawodnik Scott Jonas Deichmann przemierzy Amerykę... dwukrotnie | website=www.scott.pl | date=2023-07-09 | url=https://www.scott.pl/wiadomosc/454/Zawodnik-SCOTT-Jonas-Deichmann-przemierzy-Ameryke-dwukrotnie/ | language=pl | access-date=2023-10-09}}</ref><ref name="Loponen 2023 u906">{{cite web | last=Loponen | first=Suvi | title=Check out the Scott Addict Gravel HMX that Jonas Deichmann will ride across America (before running back) | website=road.cc | date=2023-07-09 | url=https://road.cc/content/feature/jonas-deichmanns-trans-america-scott-addict-gravel-hmx-302405 | access-date=2023-10-09}}</ref><ref name="Smith 2023 q165">{{cite web | last=Smith | first=Shawn | title=Double Cross: Jonas Deichmann to Cycle and Run Across America for Charity | website=Trizone | date=2023-05-13 | url=https://www.trizone.com.au/double-cross-jonas-deichmann-to-cycle-and-run-across-america-for-charity/ | access-date=2023-10-09}}</ref><ref name="Smith 2023 m940">{{cite web | last=Smith | first=Shawn | title=Endurance Beyond Limits: Jonas Deichmann's Dual Crossing of America for a Cause | website=Trizone | date=2023-09-17 | url=https://www.trizone.com.au/endurance-beyond-limits-jonas-deichmanns-dual-crossing-of-america-for-a-cause/ | access-date=2023-10-09}}</ref>
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Category:Cycle manufacturers of Switzerland Scott Category:Mountain bike manufacturers Category:Manufacturing companies established in 1958 Category:Companies based in the canton of Fribourg Category:Swiss brands Category:1958 establishments in Switzerland