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    MSRP
    ($632)$579
    Where to Buy
    $1

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    $579

    At Trek

    Category
    CrosscountryCrosscountry
    Weight
    32.2 lbs32.2 lbs
    2.9
    2.4
    AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    Suntour XCESuntour XCE
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    29″27.5″ / 29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscMechanical Disc
    Groupset
    Tourney, ShimanoTourney, Altus
    Drivetrain
    2 × 7
    Suspension
    HardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    100mm100mm
    Brand Site

    scott-sports.com

    trekbikes.com

    Summary
    The Scott Aspect 960 is a 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with mid-range components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    2021 Aspect 960
    2024 Marlin 4 Gen 2
    Other Crosscountry bikes
    Gear Range

    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)

    28 mph

    2021 Aspect 960

    22 mph

    2024 Marlin 4 Gen 2

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Aspect 900-700 series / Alloy 6061 Custom Tubing BSA73 / Internal Cable Routing / replaceable hanger

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Size: XS, S, Alpha Silver Aluminum, curved top tube, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm QR; Size: M, ML, L, XL, Alpha Silver Aluminum, internal routing, chainstay disc brake mount, rack and kickstand mount, 135x5mm QR

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Fork

    Suntour XCE28 100mm travel

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Size: XS, SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 42mm offset for 27.5'' wheel, 100mm QR, 80mm travel; Size: S, SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 42mm offset for 27.5'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel; Size: M, ML, L, XL, SR Suntour XCE 28, coil spring, preload, 46mm offset for 29'' wheel, 100mm QR, 100mm travel

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Bottom Bracket

    Feimin FP.B908N BB73 / square taper

    VP BC73, 73mm, threaded cartridge

    Headset

    Syncros OE Press Fit / 1 1/8" OD 50mm / ID 44mm

    Semi-integrated, 1-1/8''

    Stem

    TDS-C301-8FOV / 10° / 31.8 / Black

    Size: XS, S, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 50mm length; Size: M, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 60mm length; Size: ML, L, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 70mm length; Size: XL, Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 80mm length

    Handlebar

    HL MTB-AL-312BT / 720mm / black / 12mm rise Sncros Pro Grip

    Size: XS, S, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 5mm rise, 690mm width; Size: M, ML, L, XL, Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 750mm width

    Saddle

    Syncros 3.0

    Bontrager Verse Short, stainless steel rails

    Seatpost

    HL SP C207 31.6mm / 350mm / Black

    Size: XS, S, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 330mm length; Size: M, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 360mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, Bontrager alloy, 31.6mm, 12mm offset, 400mm length

    Pedals

    Feimin FP-873-ZU

    VP-536 nylon platform

    Grips

    Bontrager XR Endurance Comp, lock-on

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Tourney RD-TX800 16 Speed

    Shimano Tourney TY300

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano FD-M315-TS / 31.8mm

    Shimano Altus M315, 34.9mm clamp, top swing, dual pull

    Crank

    Prowheel TM-CY01 36X22 w/CG

    Size: XS, S, M, ProWheel TM-CY10, 36/22, 170mm length; Size: ML, L, XL, ProWheel TM-CY10, 36/22, 175mm length

    Shifters

    Shimano SL-M315 R-fire plus / 2 way release w/gear indicator

    Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Shimano EF500, 8 speed; Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Shimano EF500, 7 speed

    Cassette

    Sunrace CSM55 8AV / 11-34T

    Shimano TZ500, 14-34, 7 speed

    Chain

    KMC Z-8.3

    KMC Z7, 7 speed

    Brakes

    Tektro HDM275 Hydr. Disc

    Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Tektro MD-M280 mechanical disc; Size: XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, Tektro MD-M281 mechanical disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Syncros X-20 Disc 32H / black

    Spokes

    14 G / stainless / black

    Front Hub

    Formula DC-19 FQR Disc

    Rear Hub

    Formula DC-25 8s RQR Disc

    Tires

    Front: Kenda Booster 2.4" / 30TPI, Rear: Kenda Booster 2.4" / 30TPI

    Disc Rotors

    Tektro / 6 bolt / F&R 160mm

    Tektro, 6-bolt, 160mm

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