Scott Aspect 950 grey

The "Aspect 950 grey" model from Scott, released in 2024, is a versatile mountain bike suitable for riders between 185 cm and 200 cm in height. Priced at 799 EUR, it offers solid specifications and high-quality materials.

The bike’s frame is part of the Aspect 900-700 series and is made from lightweight and robust 6061 alloy custom tubing. The frame features a BSA73 bottom bracket, internal cable routing and a replaceable derailleur hanger. The maximum load capacity is 128 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs 14 kg.

The braking system consists of Tektro HDM275 hydraulic disc brakes, both front and rear, each with 160 mm brake discs. The drivetrain offers 18 gears and is enabled by the Shimano Altus RD-M2000 rear derailleur and the Shimano SL-M2010 shifter with gear indicator and two-way release. The front derailleur is a Shimano FD-M2020-TS with a diameter of 31.8 mm.

The Suntour XCT30-HLO fork offers 100 mm of travel and features a hydraulic lockout function that can be activated when required. The bottom bracket is a threaded Shimano BB-MT500 Hollowtech II, whilst the PROWHEEL RAID-501-TT crankset features a two-piece design and a gear ratio of 36x22. The rear sprocket consists of a Shimano CS-HG200-9 cassette with a range of 11–36T, and power is transmitted via a KMC X9 chain.

The handlebars are a Syncros 3.0 model with a width of 720 mm, a rise of 12 mm and a backsweep of 9 degrees. The grips are Syncros Pro Grip, whilst the stem is also a Syncros 3.0 model with a length of 90 mm and an angle of 7 degrees. The headset is a Syncros OE Press Fit with a diameter of 1 1/8", an outer diameter of 50 mm and an inner diameter of 44 mm.

The wheelsets consist of Syncros X-20 Disc rims with 32 stainless steel spokes, which are painted black. The tyres are Kenda Booster models with a width of 2.4" and a TPI of 30. The hubs are Formula DC-19 FQR Disc at the front and Formula DC-25 8s RQR Disc at the rear.

The saddle is a Syncros 3.0 model, mounted on a Syncros 3.0 seatpost with a diameter of 31.6 mm and a length of 350 mm. The frame geometry comprises a reach of 447 mm, a stack of 636 mm, a seat tube length of 530 mm, a top tube length of 635 mm, a head tube angle of 69 degrees, a seat tube angle of 74 degrees, a head tube length of 135 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 857 mm, a fork installation height of 501 mm, a wheelbase of 1144 mm and a bottom bracket height of 316 mm.

When packed, the bike measures 21 mm in width, 84 mm in height and 148 mm in length, with a gross weight of 20,120 g. The model is listed under the product name “SCO Aspect 950 grey XL”.