Next to Scott's avant-garde models such as the Foil, which was moulded in the wind tunnel, the Speedster S10 looks almost conservative - which is not necessarily a bad thing. Its aluminium tubes were given their slightly angular shape by hydroforming. The head tube houses a fork with a 1-1/8-inch steerer tube, which is rare today. The bike is similarly discreet in the riding test. Sitting position? Neither particularly stretched nor remarkably upright. Riding stability? Uncritical. Comfort? Not overly harsh. Gearstick and brakes? Nothing conspicuous. The fact that Shimano brakes were fitted without a groupset was not noticeable in a negative way. Only the heavy clincher tyres, which are unusual in this price range, are worth replacing soon.
Price 1,499 Euro
Weight 8.6 kilos
Available in specialised shops
Reference/Info www.scott-sports.com
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing* 1.527/601/41 g
Frame sizes** XXS, XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, X XL
Seat/steering angle 74,5°/73,5°
Seat/top tube/head tube 540/550/158 mm plus 4 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 985/52 mm
Stack/Reach/STR*** 566/388 mm /1.46
EQUIPMENT
Fork Scott
Steering bearing Scott (1-1/8 inch)
Brakes Shimano R56 1
Gearshift/bottom bracket Shimano Ultegra (50/34 t., BS A)
Wheels/tyres Scott hubs, Alexrims rims/Continental UltraSport
Handlebar/stem Scott/Scott
Saddle/post Scott/Scott (31.6 mm)
*Weighed weights. **Manufacturer's specification, test size greased. ***Stack/reach: projected vertical/horizontal measurement from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the headset cap; STR (stack to reach): Values from 1.45 to 1.55 indicate a sporty riding position, values below that are race-like, above that comfortable.
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