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    Aspect 9702018 Scott
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    Weight
    		32.1 lbs
    3.0
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		Suntour XCT
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		Tektro Mechanical Disc
    		Tourney
    Drivetrain
    		3 × 7
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		100mm
    Brand Site

    scott-sports.com

    Summary
    		The Scott Aspect 970 is a 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with mid-range components and tektro mechanical disc brakes.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Aspect 970
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    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)

    26 mph

    Aspect 970

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Aspect 9702018 Scott
    Frame

    Aspect 700/900 series Alloy 6061 / Performance geometry

    Fork

    Suntour XCT 100mm travel

    Travel: 100mm

    Spring Type: Coil

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano BB-UN-100 Cartridge Type

    Headset

    Ritchey LOGIC ZERO-OE

    Stem

    TDS-C302-8FOV / 10° / 31.8 / Black

    Handlebar

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

    Saddle

    Syncros M3.0

    Seatpost

    HL SP C212 27.2mm / 350mm / Black

    Type: Rigid

    Pedals

    VP VP-536

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Tourney RD-TY300 21 Speed

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano FD-TY500-TS6 / 31.8mm

    Crank

    Shimano FC-TY501 42x34x24 w/CG

    Shifters

    Shimano ST-EF 41 L / 7R EZ-fire plus

    Cassette

    Shimano MF-TZ 21-7 / 14-28T

    Chain

    KMC Z-50

    Brakes

    Tektro SCM-02 mech. Disc 160F/160R Rotor

    Type: Tektro 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-31 RQR disc

    Tires

    Kenda Slant 6 2.35 / 30TPI

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