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Speedster 20 disc
An aluminum frame endurance bike with mid-range components and shimano mechanical disc brakes.
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| Weight | 22.3 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | Tiagra |
| Brakes | Shimano Mechanical Disc |
5'1" – 5'6"
5'4" – 5'9"
5'7" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'1"
6'0" – 6'4"
6'2" – 6'6"
6'4" – 6'9"
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Summary
The Scott Speedster gravel bike series is praised for its comfortable ride, wide gear range, and stable geometry, making it suitable for long distances and various riding styles. However, it's noted for being quite heavy and having mechanical disc brakes that are less effective than hydraulic ones. The bike's design allows for wide tyres and mudguards, enhancing its practicality for UK road conditions.
Comfortable long distance ride
Wide gear range for confident climbing
Stable geometry with no handling surprises
Modern spec with wide clearances for wide tyres
Option to fit mudguards
Quite heavy
Mechanical disc brakes less effective than hydraulic
Alloy frame doesn't offer the smoothest ride
Limited tyre clearance
Slower climbing due to weight
Like a kid named Butch, the Scott Speedster has a name that was always going to be difficult to live up to.
Cycling WeeklySuccessful redesign updates an already popular and successful machine
BikeRadarIf adventure is in your blood, there are better options out there.
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May 2019 · Paul Norman
Scott’s budget endurance bike is a comfortable ride over choppy surfaces
Comfortable long distance ride on the 32mm tyres
Wide gear range for confident climbing
Good endurance position without being too laid back
Confident stopping from the disc brakes
Quite heavy
Mar 2019 · Robin Wilmott
Smart, solid and satisfying and, although not as fast as the name suggests, it’s a fine ride
Tidy looks, ride feel, specification and value
It’s not especially fast uphill
Feb 2019
The Scott Contessa Speedster Gravel 25 is a gravel bike is really more of an all-round road bike than an adventurer. If you are looking for a reliable commuter with added comfort from the large diameter tyres and the ability to explore gravel tracks at the weekend then the Speedster Gravel will do just fine. If adventure is in your blood, there are better options out there. The best gravel and adventure bikes you can buy for under £1,000 The best gravel and adventure bikes you can buy for under £2,000 All the off-road.cc MTB and Gravel awards are here!
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 […]
Aug 2016 · Marc Abbott
The Scott Speedster 50 is an evergreen pocket rocket but it can still fly high.
Fast agile frame
Heavy wheels
| Frame | Speedster Disc / 6061 D.Butted Alloy Endurance geometry / Integrated Headtube, int. cable routing BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | Speedster Carbon 1 1/8"-1 1/4" Carbon steerer |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-RS500-PB |
| Headset | Integrated Steel Cup |
| Stem | JD ST123A Alloy 1 1/8" / four Bolt 31.8mm |
| Handlebar | Syncros RR2.0 Comfort 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Syncros FL2.5 |
| Seatpost | Syncros RR2.5 27.2/350mm Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra RD-4700-GS 20 Speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra FD-4700 |
| Crank | Shimano Tiagra FC-4700 Hyperdrive 50x34 T |
| Shifters | Shimano Tiagra ST-4700 Dual control 20 Speed |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG500 10 Speed 11-32 T |
| Chain | KMC X10 |
| Brakes | Shimano BR-RS305 Black Mech. Disc160/F and 160/R mm SM-RT64 Rotor Type: Shimano Mechanical Disc |
| Rims | Syncros Race 22 Disc 28 Front / 28 Rear |
|---|---|
| Spokes | SHA-DAR Black 2mm |
| Front Hub | Formula Team CL Disc 28 H |
| Rear Hub | Formula Team CL Disc 28 H |
| Tires | Schwalbe Lugano 700x32C |
First added March 4
Last updated March 4
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