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Speedster 40
An aluminum frame endurance bike with mid-range components and tektro rim brakes.
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| Weight | 22.7 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Fork | Aluminum |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 8 |
| Groupset | Claris |
| Brakes | Tektro Rim |
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
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!
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
Wider gear range, wider tyres, loads of clearance for mudguards and a fine all-round ride
Average brakes, plus it’s a pity Scott can’t manage a carbon fork
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 […]
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?
Quite nippy once up to speed
Brakes sap confidence
| Frame | Speedster / D.Butted 6061 Alloy Endurance geometry / Integrated Headtube, int. cable routing |
|---|---|
| Fork | Speedster Alloy 1 1/8" Alloy steerer |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-UN26 |
| 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 Claris RD-R2000-SS 16 Speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Claris FD-R2000 |
| Crank | Shimano Claris FC-RS200 50x34 T |
| Shifters | Shimano Claris ST-R2000 Dual control 16 Speed |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG50 8 Speed 11-32 T |
| Chain | KMC X8 |
| Brakes | Tektro Comp SCBR-313 39-51mm Type: Tektro Rim |
| Rims | Syncros Race 22 24 Front / 28 Rear |
|---|---|
| Spokes | SHA-DAR Black 2mm |
| Front Hub | Formula Comp 24 H |
| Rear Hub | Formula Comp 28 H |
| Tires | Schwalbe Lugano 700x28C |
First added March 4
Last updated March 4
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