Scott Speedster 40
Build Shimano Cues
Scott Speedster 40
gravel bike, aluminium frame, 700c wheels, 1×10 drivetrain, entry level equipment
Key specs
- Model year
- 2027
- Weight
- 11 kg
- Frame
- Aluminium
- Fork model
- Addict Gravel HMF Flatmount Disc
- Wheelset
- 700c · Syncros Race X25 Disc 28H
Speedster Gravel, D.Butted 6061 alloy, SCOTT ride geometry, Replaceable UDH derailleur hanger, Internal cable routing, Syncros fender kit ready
- Drivetrain
- 1×10
- Groupset
- Shimano Cues
- Brake model
- Shimano BR-RS405
- Seatpost
- Rigid · Syncros RR2.5 27.2/350mm
Shimano Cues RD-U6000 10/11-Speed
Shimano BR-RS405 Hyd. Disc.
Spec sheet
Every value is read on the brand’s page; hover it to see its source and date.
Ride type
- Ride type
- Being updated
- Suspension
- Rigid
Frame and fork
- Frame
- Aluminium
- Fork
- Carbon
- Max tyre clearance
- Being updated
- Bottom bracket
- Shimano BB-RS500-PB
- Cable routing
- Internal
- Seatpost diameter
- 27.2 mm
Speedster Gravel, D.Butted 6061 alloy, SCOTT ride geometry, Replaceable UDH derailleur hanger, Internal cable routing, Syncros fender kit ready
Addict Gravel HMF Flatmount Disc, 1 1/4"-1 1/2" eccentric carbon steerer
Internal cable routing
Suspension
- Fork model
- Addict Gravel HMF Flatmount Disc
Drivetrain
- Groupset brand
- Shimano
- Groupset
- Shimano Cues
- Shifting
- Mechanical
- Chainrings
- 1
- Gears at the back
- 10
- Chainring teeth
- Shimano Cues FC-U6030 40T
- Cassette
- Shimano Cues CS-LG400, 11-48T
- Rear derailleur
- Shimano Cues RD-U6000 10/11-Speed
Shimano Cues RD-U6000 10/11-Speed
Shimano Cues RD-U6000 10/11-Speed
Shimano Cues RD-U6000 10/11-Speed
Shimano Cues CS-LG400, 10-Speed 11-48T
Brakes
- Brakes
- Hydraulic disc
- Brake model
- Shimano BR-RS405
- Front rotor
- 160 mm
- Rear rotor
- 160 mm
Shimano BR-RS405 Hyd. Disc.
Shimano BR-RS405 Hyd. Disc.
Wheels and tyres
- Wheel size
- 700c / 29"
- Wheelset
- Syncros Race X25 Disc 28H
- Rims
- Aluminium
- Tyres
- Schwalbe G-One RX
- Tyre width fitted
- 45 mm
Schwalbe G-One RX, 700x45C
Schwalbe G-One RX, 700x45C
Cockpit and seatpost
- Seatpost
- Rigid
- Handlebar
- Syncros Creston 2.0 X, Alloy 31.8mm
- Stem
- Syncros RR2.5, 1 1/4", four Bolt 31.8mm
- Seatpost model
- Syncros RR2.5 27.2/350mm
Weight
- Weight
- 11 kg
- Max total weight
- 120 kg
Mounts and storage
- Rack mounts
- Being updated
- Mudguard mounts
- yes
Geometry
- Geometry size
- M
- Stack
- 574.8 mm
- Reach
- 385.4 mm
- Head angle
- 71 °
- Seat angle
- 73 °
- Chainstays
- 439 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1,044.9 mm
- Bottom bracket drop
- 71 mm
Spec sheets read at: scott-sports.com
Character
The bike at a glance: the ground it is made for, how it handles, its gears and its equipment, beside the other bikes of its kind.
« Gravel bike rather demanding, very stable, short gearing, entry-level equipment. »
EasyDemanding
As at ease on rough ground as most other gravel bikes.
NimbleStable
Steadier at speed than most other gravel bikes.
Gearing
- This bike: Speedster 4010 km/h - 44 km/h
- Average of other gravel bikes10 km/h - 49 km/h
Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)
From 10 km/h in its easiest gear to 44 km/h in its hardest.
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Geometry
7 sizes: XXS, XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL.
| Geometry of the Speedster 40 per size | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach (mm) | 372 | 376 | 380 | 385 | 390 | 394 | 401 |
| Stack (mm) | 524 | 533 | 552 | 575 | 594 | 613 | 632 |
| Top tube (effective) (mm) | 513 | 524 | 539 | 561 | 578 | 588 | 600 |
| Seat tube (mm) | 470 | 490 | 520 | 540 | 560 | 580 | 610 |
| Head tube (mm) | 98 | 108 | 128 | 148 | 168 | 188 | 208 |
| Head angle (°) | 70 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 |
| Seat angle (°) | 75 | 74.5 | 74 | 73 | 72.5 | 72.5 | 72.5 |
| Chainstays (mm) | 435 | 435 | 435 | 439 | 439 | 439 | 439 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,020 | 1,027 | 1,038 | 1,045 | 1,056 | 1,067 | 1,071 |
| Front centre (mm) | 595 | 602 | 613 | 616 | 627 | 638 | 642 |
| Standover (mm) | 747 | 762 | 786 | 806 | 825 | 844 | 869 |
| BB drop (mm) | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 |
| BB height (mm) | 283 | 283 | 283 | 283 | 283 | 283 | 283 |
| Fork offset (mm) | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 41 |
| Trail (mm) | 74 | 74 | 74 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 77 |
| Stem (mm) | 73 | 83 | 93 | 103 | 103 | 113 | 113 |
The range
Comparable gravel bikes
Who is it for?
The sports the brand announces, and the features that go with them.
Cycling
- Groupset: Shimano Cues
- Weight: 11 kg
Frequently asked questions
Can the Scott Speedster 40 take mudguards?
Yes: the brand lists mudguard mounts.