SCOTT Sports Bicycles and Gear

SCOTT Sports is a globally recognized brand that originated in the United States but has evolved into a powerhouse of European engineering. Founded in 1958 by Ed Scott in Sun Valley, Idaho, the company revolutionized skiing with the invention of the aluminum ski pole. Over the decades, the brand expanded into motocross and eventually cycling, where it achieved fame for innovations like the aero handlebar and some of the world's lightest carbon fiber frames.

Today, the brand's research, development, and design are centered in Givisiez, Switzerland. While the intellectual heart of the company is Swiss, the manufacturing of its high-performance bicycle frames is primarily carried out in specialized facilities in Taiwan and China to leverage advanced carbon fiber fabrication techniques. The brand serves a wide array of athletes, from professional cyclists in the WorldTour to winter sports enthusiasts and off-road motorcyclists.

Ownership of SCOTT Sports has transitioned through several hands, reflecting its pivot from an American startup to a global sports leader. Following a management buyout and years of Swiss-based leadership, the company was eventually acquired by Youngone Corporation, a South Korean textile and outdoor gear giant. This partnership has provided the financial backing and supply chain expertise to maintain SCOTT's position as a premium innovator in the competitive sports market.