Scott Aspect 960 orange

The "Aspect 960 orange" model from Scott, released in 2024, offers solid specifications and impressive technical features for a price of 699 EUR. The frame is from the Aspect 900-700 series and is made from 6061 alloy custom tubing. It 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 bike is suitable for riders between 185 cm and 200 cm tall. Braking performance is provided by Clarks Clout hydraulic disc brakes at the front and rear, with 160 mm brake discs. The derailleur is a Shimano Tourney RD-TX800 with 16 speeds, controlled via Shimano SL-M315 shift levers, which offer an R-fire plus function with 2-way release and gear indicator. The front derailleur is a Shimano FD-M315-TS with a 31.8 mm clamp.

The Suntour XCE28 fork offers 100 mm of travel and ensures comfort and control on uneven terrain. The pedals are Feimin FP-873-ZU; the bottom bracket is a Feimin FP.B908N with BB73 and square taper. The crankset is a Prowheel TM-CY01 with 36x22 teeth and a chain guard. The cassette is a Sunrace CSM55 8AV with a 11–34T range. The drivetrain is completed by a KMC Z-8.3 chain.

The handlebars are HL MTB-AL-312BT, 720 mm wide with a 12 mm rise, fitted with Syncros Pro grips. The stem is a TDS-C301-8FOV with a 10-degree angle and a length of 90 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 spokes, made from stainless steel and finished in black. The tyres are Kenda Booster, 2.4" wide with 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, mounted on an HL SP C207 seatpost with a diameter of 31.6 mm and a length of 350 mm, finished in black. The bike’s 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.

The packaging dimensions are 21 mm wide, 81 mm high and 144 mm long, with a gross weight of 19,980 g. The model is designated as the “SCO Aspect 960 orange XL”.