Scott Aspect 940 blue

The "Aspect 940 blue" model from Scott, released in 2024, offers a solid spec for ambitious mountain bikers. The price for this model is 899 EUR. The frame is made from high-quality Aspect 900-700 series aluminium (Alloy 6061 Custom Butted Tubing) and features internal cable routing and a replaceable derailleur hanger. The maximum load capacity is 128 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs 14 kg.

The bike is suitable for riders between 195 cm and 205 cm in height. The braking system comprises Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc brakes at both the front and rear, with Shimano SM-RT10 CL brake discs (160 mm). The gear system consists of a Shimano Alivio RD-M3100 with 18 speeds, controlled via Shimano SL-M3100 shift levers featuring R-fire plus and a 2-way release, as well as an integrated gear indicator. The front derailleur is a Shimano FD-M3120 Side Swing.

Suspension is provided by a Suntour XCR32/X1-RL-R fork with hydraulic lockout and 100 mm of travel. The bottom bracket is a Shimano BB-MT500 Hollowtech II, and the crankset is a Shimano FC-MT2102 with a 2-piece design (36X22). The cassette is a Shimano CS-HG200-9 with a 11-36T range, and the chain is a KMC X9.

The handlebars on the Aspect 940 blue are Syncros 3.0, with a width of 720 mm, a rise of 12 mm and a backsweep of 9 degrees. The stem is also from Syncros (3.0), with a length of 100 mm and an angle of 7 degrees. The headset is a Syncros OE Press Fit.

The wheelsets consist of Syncros X-20 Disc rims with 32 spokes, finished in black. The tyres are Kenda Booster, 2.4" wide and with a 30 TPI gauge. The front and rear hubs are by Shimano (HB TX505 and FH-TX5058 respectively), and the spokes are made of stainless steel and are black.

The saddle is a Syncros 3.0, as is the seatpost (31.6 mm diameter, 350 mm length). Other dimensions of the bike include a seat tube length of 580 mm, a top tube length of 655 mm, a head tube angle of 69 degrees, a seat tube angle of 74 degrees, a head tube length of 150 mm, a chainstay length of 450 mm, a bottom bracket drop of 60 mm, a fork offset of 51 mm, a top tube height of 891 mm, a fork installation height of 501 mm, a wheelbase of 1164 mm and a bottom bracket height of 316 mm.

The bike is supplied in a box measuring 22 mm wide, 83 mm high and 146 mm long. The gross weight of the box is 19,680 g. The reach is 463 mm and the stack is 649 mm.

In summary, the Scott Aspect 940 blue offers a balanced combination of stability, comfort and performance for mountain bike enthusiasts, providing excellent value for money.