Scott Aspect 740 blue

The "Aspect 740 blue" model from Scott, released in 2024, is a versatile and robust mountain bike available for 899 EUR. The bike’s frame is made from Aspect 900-700 series 6061 aluminium custom butted tubing, ensuring high stability and durability. The bike features internal cable routing and a replaceable derailleur hanger, which makes maintenance easier and extends its service life. The maximum load capacity is 128 kg, whilst the bike’s own weight is 14 kg.

The Aspect 740 blue is suitable for riders between 180 cm and 190 cm in height. The braking system consists of Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc brakes with 160 mm diameter Shimano SM-RT10 CL rotors, fitted to both the front and rear. These brakes offer reliable and controlled braking performance in a variety of conditions.

The rear derailleur is a Shimano Alivio RD-M3100 with 18 speeds. The shift lever is the Shimano SL-M3100 with R-Fire Plus, a 2-way release mechanism and a gear indicator. The front derailleur is a Shimano FD-M3120 Side Swing with a diameter of 31.8 mm. These components ensure precise and smooth gear changes.

The bike is fitted with a Suntour XCR32/X1-RL-R fork, which offers 100 mm of travel and features hydraulic lockout and rebound adjustment. The pedals are VP VP-536, the bottom bracket is a threaded Shimano BB-MT500 Hollowtech II, and the crankset is a Shimano FC-MT2102 in a 2-piece design with 36×22 teeth. The cassette is a Shimano CS-HG200-9 with a 11-36T range, and the drivetrain is powered by a KMC X9 chain.

The handlebars are Syncros 3.0, 720 mm wide, with a 12 mm rise and a 9-degree backsweep. The grips are Syncros Pro Grip, and the stem is also a Syncros 3.0 with a length of 80 mm and an angle of 7 degrees. The headset is a Syncros OE Press Fit with a diameter of 1 1/8", an OD of 50 mm and an ID of 44 mm.

The rims are Syncros X-20 Disc with 32 spokes; the tyres are Kenda Booster, 2.4" wide with a TPI of 30. The front hub is a Shimano HB TX505 and the rear hub is a Shimano FH-TX5058, both fitted with black, rust-proof 14 G spokes.

The saddle is a Syncros 3.0, mounted on a Syncros 3.0 seatpost with a diameter of 31.6 mm and a length of 350 mm, in black. The packaging dimensions are 21 mm wide, 80 mm high and 140 mm long, with a gross weight of 18580 g.

The frame geometry comprises a reach of 445 mm, a stack of 594 mm, a seat tube length of 480 mm, a top tube length of 615 mm, a head tube angle of 68 degrees, a seat tube angle of 74 degrees, a head tube length of 120 mm, a chainstay length of 435 mm, a bottom bracket drop of 44 mm, a fork offset of 44 mm, a top tube height of 799 mm, a fork installation height of 488 mm, a wheelbase of 1147 mm and a bottom bracket height of 309 mm.

Overall, the Scott Aspect 740 blue offers a balanced blend of stability, comfort and performance, ideal for riders looking for a reliable mountain bike for a variety of terrains.