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2017 Scott

Speedster 40 (CD16)

An aluminum frame endurance bike with mid-range components and tektro rim brakes.
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Weight22.4 lbs  
FrameAluminum
ForkAluminum
Wheels700c Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 8
GroupsetClaris
BrakesTektro Rim
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Rider Position
relaxedaggressive
Terrain
smoothrugged
Speedster 40 (CD16)
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

39 mph

Speedster 40 (CD16)

39 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
XXS

5'1" – 5'6"

XS

5'4" – 5'9"

SM

5'7" – 5'11"

MD

5'9" – 6'1"

LG

6'0" – 6'4"

XL

6'2" – 6'6"

XXL

6'4" – 6'9"

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Rider Fit Notes
  • 6'1", size LG, Just right
  • 5'11", size MD, Just right
Reviews
BikeRadar
Scott Speedster 40 review

Sep 2018 · Simon Withers

Successful redesign updates an already popular and successful machine. Buy if you want a very good all-round road bike with modern wider tyres and ‘sensible’ gearing

Highs
  • Wider gear range, wider tyres, loads of clearance for mudguards and a fine all-round ride

Lows
  • Average brakes, plus it’s a pity Scott can’t manage a carbon fork

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Cycling Tips
Scott cyclocross bike review: Addict CX 20 versus Speedster CX 10 - CyclingTips

May 2017 · Matt Wikstrom

Scott has a long history of working with aluminium alloy and carbon fibre, so it’s not really surprising that the company uses both materials for its cyclocross bikes. At one end of the spectrum, there is the cost-conscious Speedster CX that has an alloy frame, and at the other, there is the weight-conscious Addict CX […]

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Cyclist
Scott Speedster 40 review

Jul 2016 · Marc Abbott

The Scott Speedster 40 is a surprisingly lively budget belter but has the send-up to the pro-level Foil done more harm than good?

Highs
  • Quite nippy once up to speed

Lows
  • Brakes sap confidence

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Cycling Weekly
Scott Speedster 50

Nov 2015 · Jack Elton-Walters

Low-cost sportive machine with promising looks

Highs
  • Solid alloy frame will last a lifetime

  • Smooth gear transmission

Lows
  • Carbon fork and Shimano brakes would set this above its peers

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road.cc
Scott Speedster JR 24

Oct 2014

Proper adult spec road race bike, just shrunk

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Speedster Aero / D.Butted 6061 Alloy Road geometry / Integrated Headtube

Fork

Speedster Alloy 1 1/8" Alloy steerer

Bottom Bracket

Shimano Octalink BB-ES300A1

Headset

Integrated Steel Cup

Stem

JD ST92A Alloy 1 1/8" / four Bolt 31.8mm

Handlebar

Syncros RR2.0 Ergonomic 31.8mm

Saddle

Syncros FL2.5

Seatpost

Syncros RR2.5 31.6/300mm

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Claris RD-2400-SS 16 Speed

Front Derailleur

Shimano Claris FD-2400

Crank

Shimano Claris FC-2450 Black 50x34 T

Shifters

Shimano Claris ST-2400 Dual control 16 Speed

Cassette

Shimano CS-HG50 8 Speed 11-30 T

Chain

Shimano CN-HG40

Brakes

Tektro Comp SCBR-312 39-51mm

TypeTektro Rim

Wheels
Rims

Syncros Race 22 24 Front / 28 Rear

Spokes

HTI - Standard Black 2mm

Front Hub

Formula Comp 24 H

Rear Hub

Formula Comp 28 H

Tires

Kenda Kontender 700x25C

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