Scott Contessa Speedster Gravel 35

The "Contessa Speedster Gravel 35" model from Scott, released in 2024, is a versatile gravel bike characterised by a balanced combination of performance and comfort. The price for this model is 1299 EUR. The frame is made from Speedster Gravel Disc / D.Butted 6061 alloy and features SCOTT’s Gravel geometry. It has a replaceable derailleur hanger and internal cable routing, and is compatible with the Syncros mudguard kit. The maximum rider weight is 120 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs 11 kg.

The bike’s specifications are designed for riders between 150 cm and 160 cm in height. Braking is provided by Tektro MD-C511 mechanical disc brakes at both the front and rear, each fitted with Tektro TR-160-35 rotors with a diameter of 160 mm. The drivetrain consists of a Shimano Claris RD-R2000-GS 16-speed rear derailleur, controlled by Shimano Claris ST-R2000 Dual-Control shift levers. The front derailleur is also a Shimano Claris FD-R2000.

The fork is a Speedster Gravel Alloy Flatmount Disc with a 1 1/4"–1 1/2" eccentric aluminium steerer tube. The bottom bracket is a Shimano BB-UN300, and the crankset consists of a Shimano Claris FC-RS2000 with 50x34 teeth. The cassette is a Shimano CS-HG50 with 8 speeds and a range of 11–32 teeth, whilst the drivetrain is powered by a KMC X8 chain.

The handlebars are aluminium Syncros Creston 2.0 X with a diameter of 31.8 mm, combined with a Syncros RR2.5 stem with four bolts and also a diameter of 31.8 mm. The headset is an Acros AIF-1133.

The rims are Syncros Race 24 Disc, each with 28 spokes at the front and rear, fitted with black 2 mm spokes. The tyres are Schwalbe G-One Bite Performance in size 700x40C, fitted to Formula Team II CL Disc hubs with 28 spokes at the front and rear.

The saddle is a Syncros Savona 2.5 (V-Concept) Channel, and the seatpost is a Syncros RR2.5 measuring 27.2/350 mm. The packaging dimensions are 27 mm wide, 88 mm high and 171 mm long, with a gross weight of 18080 g.

The bike’s geometry comprises a reach of 374 mm, a stack of 519 mm, a seat tube length of 470 mm and a top tube length of 512 mm. The head tube angle is 70 degrees, the seat tube angle 75 degrees, the head tube length 93 mm and the chainstay length 435 mm. The bottom bracket drop is 71 mm, the fork offset is 50 mm, the standover height is 747 mm, the fork installation height is 399 mm, the wheelbase is 1020 mm and the bottom bracket height is 283 mm.

Overall, the Scott Contessa Speedster Gravel 35 offers a solid spec for gravel enthusiasts looking for a reliable and versatile bike.