Gambler 10 Mountain Bike 2027 Downhill Full Suspension MTB

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