Scott Aspect 950 slate grey

The "Aspect 950 slate grey" model from Scott, released in 2024, is a versatile mountain bike available at a price of 799 EUR. The bike’s frame is from the Aspect 900-700 series and is made from a robust aluminium alloy (Alloy 6061 Custom Tubing). It features a BSA73 bottom bracket, internal cable routing and a replaceable derailleur hanger. The bike’s maximum load capacity is 128 kg, whilst it weighs 14 kg.

The bike is suitable for riders between 160 cm and 170 cm in height. It is fitted with Tektro HDM275 hydraulic disc brakes, which use 160 mm brake discs at both the front and rear. The derailleur system consists of a Shimano Altus RD-M2000 with 18 speeds, controlled by Shimano SL-M2010 shift levers, which feature a 2-way release mechanism and a gear indicator. The front derailleur is a Shimano FD-M2020-TS with a diameter of 31.8 mm.

The Aspect 950’s fork is a Suntour XCT30-HLO with hydraulic lockout and 100 mm of travel. The bottom bracket is a Shimano BB-MT500 with Hollowtech II technology and a threaded design. The crankset is a Shimano FC-MT2102 in a 2-piece design with 36x22 chainrings. The cassette is a Shimano CS-HG200-9 with a 11-36T range, and the chain is a KMC X9.

The handlebars are Syncros 3.0, 720 mm wide, with a 12 mm rise and a 9-degree backsweep. The grips are Syncros Pro Grips, and the stem is also a Syncros 3.0 with a 7-degree angle and a length of 60 mm. The headset is a Syncros OE Press Fit with dimensions of 1 1/8", OD 50 mm and ID 44 mm.

The rims are Syncros X-20 Disc with 32 spoke holes in black, fitted with Kenda Booster tyres in size 2.4" and 30 TPI. The front hub is a Formula DC-19 FQR Disc and the rear a Formula DC-25 8s RQR Disc, both with black stainless steel 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 bike’s packaging dimensions are 21 mm wide, 80 mm high and 143 mm long, with a gross weight of 19,300 g.

The frame geometry comprises a reach of 406 mm, a stack of 603 mm, a seat tube length of 395 mm, a top tube length of 585 mm, a head tube angle of 69 degrees, a seat tube angle of 74 degrees, a head tube length of 100 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 771 mm, a fork installation height of 501 mm, a wheelbase of 1090 mm and a bottom bracket height of 316 mm.

The Scott Aspect 950 slate grey S therefore offers a solid specification for beginners and advanced mountain bikers who value quality and reliability.