Scott 2018 Speedster 20 Disc Gravel Bike Review - Works on San Antonio Mud and Pavement, Too

Here is BikeRadar’s Verdict on the 2018 Scott Speedster 20 Disc

"It’s frustratingly close to the perfect all-rounder, but minor details let it down"

Highs: Balanced ride quality, sensible spec

Buy if: You want a speedy alloy bike with decent disc brakes

Scott redesigned the Speedster for 2018 to reduce weight and increase performance. The Speedster features an aluminum frame and carbon fork.The carbon steer tube contributes to the weight savings.

The headtube is extended to create a more upright position than you might expect on this class of bike. Finding the right gear is a breeze with Shimano’s Tiagra drivetrain including a 20-speed gear range.

What really separates Speedster from the competition would be the hydraulic disc brakes, which reviewers are raving about. Shimano’s RS505 levers are a perfect companion to the rest of the braking componentry including: 105 Shimano mechanicals plus a finishing kit and wheels from Snycross, Scott’s in-house component brand. Good disc brake systems are hugely useful when you’re riding in the mud or other sloppy conditions. 

The Speedster Disc would be the perfect choice as a solid, quick commuter bike, a winter trainer, or a good versatile bike to use for any occasion. The Speedster is also an awesome choice for a century ride or chasing increased fitness. Available in seven sizes from 47cm to 61cm. The Speedster comes complete with full mudguard mounts at the rear. 

Bike Radar notes that “the Speedster is respectably stiff and lively, more so than its robust weight figure suggests.

• Frame

  Speedster CX Disc / D.Butted 6061 Alloy / CX geometry / Integrated Headtube

• Fork

  Speedster Carbon/Alloy Disc
  1 1/8" Alloy steerer

• Headset

  Integrated Cartridge

• Rear Derailleur

  Shimano Tiagra RD-4700-GS
  20 Speed

• Front Derailleur

  Shimano Tiagra FD-4700

• Shifters

  Shimano Tiagra ST-4700
  Dual control 20 Speed

• Brakes

  Shimano BR-R317 Black Mech. Disc
  160/F and 160/R mm SM-RT56 Rotor

• Crankset

  Shimano FC-R460 Black
  Hyperdrive 34x46 T

• BB-Set

  Shimano BB-RS500

• Handlebar

  Syncros RR2.0
  Anatomic 31.8mm

• H'stem

  Syncros FL2.0
  1 1/8" / four Bolt 31.8mm

• Seatpost

  Syncros RR2.5
  31.6/300mm

• Seat

  Syncros FL2.5

• Hub (Front)

  Formula Team 28 H

• Hub (Rear)

  Formula Team 28 H

• Chain

  KMC X10

• Cassette

  Shimano HG-500
  11-32 T

• Spokes

  HTI - Standard Black 2mm

• Rims

  Syncros Race 22 Disc
  28 Front / 28 Rear

• Tires

  Kenda Kwick
  700x35C

• Approx weights in KG

  10.96

• Approx weights in LBS

  24.16

The Scott Aspect 940 for 2018 Review - Great Mountain Hardtail Bike For San Antonio

2018 Scott Aspect 940

The SCOTT Aspect 940 is a mountain hardtail that is designed to be light, efficient and reasonably priced. Featuring a lockout mechanism for the fork, disc brakes and Syncros components, this is the perfect bike for the novice or budget conscious mountain biker.

Bike Radar said about the Scott Aspect 940

the Scott aspect 940 might be at the budget end of Scotts range but it does a really impressive job of looking like it's more expensive siblings. The 2018 Aspect 940 has a nicely made aluminum frame which uses 29 wheels, which is really good. They help smooth out the bumps. They get the best feedback. They also calm down the handling a little bit. So, if you're maybe a little bit more nervous, you'll get less of a twitchy feel from the bike.

Something Scott's done really well is that they've put pretty good geometry similar to they're more expensive bikes. On the Aspect 940 bike they just made it short and steep and a sort of low bottom bracket that makes the bike comfortable for beginners. The only downside is it's quite heavy. But that's just a function of the spec. That said, the spec might be heavy, but it works really well. This is a bike that's right for a bit of upgrading.

Specs for the 2018 Scott Aspect 940 Mountain Hardtail

• Frame

Aspect 700/900 series
Alloy 6061 DB / Performance geometry
Internal cable routing

• Fork

Suntour XCM-HLO
Hyd. Lockout / 100mm travel

• Headset

Ritchey LOGIC ZERO-OE

• Rear Derailleur

Shimano Alivio RD-M4000
27 Speed

• Front Derailleur

Shimano FD-M3000 / 31.8mm

• Shifters

Shimano SL-M2000-9R
R-fire plus

• Brake Levers

Shimano BL-M31

• Brakes

Shimano BR-M315 / Hydr. Disc
SM-RT10 CL Rotor / 160F/160R

• Crankset

Shimano FC-M2000
40X-30x22

• BB-Set

Shimano BB-UN-26
Cartridge Type

• Handlebar

Syncros M3.0 / 720mm
black / 31,8mm / 12mm rise / 9° BS

• H'stem

Syncros M3.0 / 7° / Black

• Pedals

VP VP-536

• Seatpost

Syncros M3.0
27.2mm / 350mm / Black

• Seat

Syncros M3.0

• Hub (Front)

Shimano HB TX505

• Hub (Rear)

Shimano FH-TX5058

• Chain

KMC X9

• Cassette

Shimano CS-HG200-9 / 11-34T

• Spokes

14 G / stainless / black

• Rims

Syncros X-20 Disc
32H / black

• Tires

Kenda Slant 6
2.35 / 30TPI

• Approx weights in KG

14.30

• Approx weights in LBS

31.53

• System Weight

128 kg
The overall weight includes the bike, the rider, the equipment and possible additional luggage.