Scott Aspect 970 stellar blue

The "Aspect 970 stellar blue" model from Scott, released in 2024, is a versatile mountain bike characterised by its robust construction and well-thought-out features. Priced at 599 EUR, this bike offers excellent value for money.

The bike’s frame is from the Aspect 900–700 series and is made from a specially manufactured 6061 aluminium alloy, featuring internal cable routing and a replaceable derailleur hanger. The maximum load capacity is 128 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs 14 kg. This ensures a stable yet lightweight ride.

The frame geometry is designed for riders between 160 cm and 170 cm in height. The frame has a seat tube length of 395 mm, a top tube length of 585 mm and a head tube angle of 69 degrees. The seat tube angle is 74 degrees, the chainstay length is 450 mm and the bottom bracket drop is 60 mm. The fork offset is 51 mm, the standover height is 771 mm and the fork installation height is 501 mm. The wheelbase measures 1090 mm in total, whilst the bottom bracket height is 316 mm.

The Aspect 970 is fitted with Tektro SCM-02 mechanical disc brakes at both the front and rear, each with a 160 mm Tektro brake disc. These ensure reliable braking performance in a variety of conditions.

The drivetrain features the Shimano Tourney RD-TY300 system with a total of 21 gears. The shift levers are Shimano ST-EF-41-L / 7R EZ-Fire Plus with gear indicator, whilst the front derailleur is a MicroShift FD-M20. The crankset is a Prowheel TA-CQ01 with 42x34x24 chainrings and a chain guard. The cassette is a Sunrace CSM40 7AV with a range of 11–34T, and the drivetrain uses a KMC Z-7 chain.

The suspension fork is a Suntour XCE28 with 100 mm of travel, providing additional damping and comfort. The pedals are Feimin FP-803, and the bottom bracket is a Feimin FP.B902 with a BB73 square taper.

The handlebars are HL MTB-AL-312BT, 720 mm wide with a 12 mm rise, combined with a TDS-C301-8FOV stem, which has a 10-degree angle and a length of 60 mm. The headset is a Syncros OE Press Fit with a diameter of 1 1/8 inches.

The wheels consist of Syncros X-20 Disc rims with 32 spokes in black, fitted with Kenda Booster tyres in size 2.4" / 30TPI. The hubs are by Formula: the DC-19 FQR Disc model at the front and the DC-27A 7s RQR Disc model 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 in black.

The bike’s packaging dimensions are 21 mm wide, 81 mm high and 144 mm long. The gross weight of the packaging is 20080 g.

Overall, the Scott Aspect 970 Stellar Blue offers a balanced combination of performance, comfort and durability, ideal for riders looking for a reliable mountain bike at an affordable price.