Bicycle 28 SCOTT SPEEDSTER 40 Scott

SCOTT Speedster 40 – an entry-level aluminium road bike with a Shimano Claris drivetrain and disc brakes.

Key features

Frame and fork

Speedster Disc aluminium frame in 6061 D.Butted alloy with a Speedster Alloy Disc fork. The bike weighs 11.2 kg and the maximum system weight is 120 kg.

Drivetrain

Shimano Claris 2x8 – 16 speeds in total. Shimano Claris FC-RS200 50x34 T cranks up front, a Shimano CS-HG50 11–32 T cassette at the rear and a Shimano Claris RD-R2000-GS rear derailleur. Shifting is handled by Shimano Claris ST-R2000 Dual Control levers, with a KMC X8 chain. That range copes with hilly routes as well as flat ones.

Braking system

Tektro SCD-550 mechanical disc brakes with 160 mm rotors front and rear. Mechanical discs are simpler to maintain than hydraulics and less weather-sensitive than rim brakes.

Wheels and tires

Syncros Race 24 rims on Formula Team II CL Disc hubs, with Schwalbe Lugano 700x32C tires. At 32 mm they are wider than classic racing tires, which makes rougher surfaces more comfortable.

Cockpit and saddle

Syncros Creston 2.0 Compact 31.8 mm handlebar, Syncros RR2.5 stem and a Syncros Tofino Regular 2.5 saddle.

Summary

The Speedster 40 is for someone after a first road bike for regular training rides and longer days out. Its endurance geometry is more comfortable over distance than a pure racing position, and the Shimano Claris groupset with mechanical disc brakes is simple and inexpensive to look after. It is not a race bike, but it is more than enough for recreational road riding.

FAQ

Who is this bike for?
A beginner or recreational rider wanting a road bike for training and longer rides.

How many gears does it have?
16 – two chainrings and an eight-speed cassette.

What brakes does it have?
Tektro SCD-550 mechanical discs with 160 mm rotors.

How much does it weigh?
11.2 kg.

What is the maximum load?
120 kg, including bike, rider, equipment and luggage.

What is the frame made of?
Aluminium, 6061 D.Butted alloy.