The new edition of the Speedster is reminiscent of the Foil carbon frame, and there are also formal references to the Aero model. The down tube and chainstays have been hydroformed into shape and all cables are neatly routed internally. However, a glance at the weight dispels any doubts that this is not the cheap aluminium version. The frame set with very heavy fork weighs 2.5 kilos; together with the solid, but not light equipment, the Scott comes in last in the weight ranking at just under nine kilos. Shimano's Ultegra drivetrain with compact crankset and mountain cassette is a good alternative to the triple chainring, and the riding position is slightly more comfortable than on the Foil. Clearly, savings were made on the wheels and tyres.
Price 1,699 Euro
Weight 9.0 kilos
Available in specialised shops
Reference/Info www.scott-sports.com
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing** 1,605/743/66 grammes
Frame sizes*** 47, 49, 52, 54, 56, 58, 61 cm
Seat/steering angle 74°/73°
Seat/top tube/head tube 560/560/177 mm plus 10 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 995/57 mm
Stack/Reach/STR**** 586/391 mm/1.50
EQUIPMENT
Steering bearing Ritchey, 1-1/8 inch
Brakes Shimano BR-R561
Gearshift/bottom bracket Shimano Ultegra (50/34 t., BSA)
Wheels/tyres Shimano WH-R 501/Schwalbe Lugano
Handlebar/stem Syncros RR 2.0/Syncros FL 2.0
Saddle/post Syncros RR 2.5/Syncros RR 1.4 (31.6 mm)
*The frame set accounts for 40 % of the overall grade, the equipment for 60 %. The grades are calculated with all decimal places up to the final grade; however, for the sake of clarity, all grades are given with rounded decimal places.
**Weighed weights.
***Manufacturer's specification, test size bold.
****Stack/Reach: projected vertical/horizontal measurement from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the head tube; STR (Stack to Reach): 1.36 means an extremely race-like riding position, 1.60 an extremely comfortable riding position. A typical sporty position is in the range of 1.44 to 1.49.
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