Scott Speedster 40 vs Sunn Venture S2

Scott

Speedster 40

Sunn

Venture S2

Entry levelAluminium700c2027

Entry levelAdventure and bikepackingAluminium700c2026

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 13 differences, line by line.

ScottScott Speedster 40

SunnSunn Venture S2

At a glance

Differences only

Sunn Venture S2 is 700 g lighter than Scott Speedster 40 (brand figures).
Scott Speedster 40 is the newer model (2027).

Key specs6 differences

Model year 2027 2026

Weight 11 kg 10.3 kg −700 g

Frame Aluminium

As printed

Speedster Gravel, D.Butted 6061 alloy, SCOTT ride geometry, Replaceable UDH derailleur hanger, Internal cable routing, Syncros fender kit ready

Aluminium

As printed

ALLOY 6013 EDGE TUBING

Fork model Addict Gravel HMF Flatmount Disc –

Wheelset 700c · Syncros Race X25 Disc 28H 700c · Mach1 Cross R23 28T

As printed

MACH1 CROSS R23 21c 28T, taille 700

Drivetrain 1×10 1×10

Groupset Shimano Cues

As printed

Shimano Cues RD-U6000 10/11-Speed

Shimano Cues DU6000

As printed

SHIMANO CUES DU6000 GS/SHADOW 10V

Brake model Shimano BR-RS405

As printed

Shimano BR-RS405 Hyd. Disc.

Shimano Cues BR-U6030

Seatpost Rigid · Syncros RR2.5 27.2/350mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} Rigid · BRUTE ALU 27,2X300MM (S), 27,2X350MM (M/L/XL) ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Prices

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Scott Speedster 40

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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.

Speedster 40 · Gravel bike rather demanding, very stable, short gearing, entry-level equipment.
Venture S2 · Gravel bike rather demanding, short gearing, entry-level equipment.

Terrain

EasyDemanding

Handling

NimbleStable

Gearing

Speed in the lowest and the highest gear at 90 rpm: lower on the left climbs easier, higher on the right goes faster.

Scott Speedster 4010 km/h - 44 km/h
Sunn Venture S210 km/h - 44 km/h

Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)

Scott Speedster 40Sunn Venture S2other gravel bikes

Components and specs

Every spec line by line; the higher range of a component is marked. The technical groups are folded.

Ride type

Ride type– Adventure and bikepacking

As printed

Un cadre taillé pour l’évasion ; amateurs de bikepacking

Suspension Rigid ^{°Value not published by the brand} Rigid ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Frame and fork

Fork Carbon

As printed

Addict Gravel HMF Flatmount Disc, 1 1/4"-1 1/2" eccentric carbon steerer

Carbon

As printed

FULL CARBON HM

Bottom bracket Shimano BB-RS500-PB –

Cable routing Internal

As printed

Internal cable routing

Internal

As printed

FULL INTERNAL CABLE ROUTING

Seatpost diameter 27.2 mm –

Drivetrain3 differences

Groupset brand Shimano

As printed

Shimano Cues RD-U6000 10/11-Speed

Shimano

As printed

SHIMANO CUES DU6000 GS/SHADOW 10V

Shifting Mechanical ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Shimano Cues RD-U6000 10/11-Speed

Mechanical ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

SHIMANO CUES DU6000 GS/SHADOW 10V

Chainrings 1 1

Gears at the back 10 ^{°Value not published by the brand} 10

Chainring teeth Shimano Cues FC-U6030 40T FSA OMEGA MEGAEXO AGX+ 40T 165MM (S) ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Cassette Shimano Cues CS-LG400, 11-48T

As printed

Shimano Cues CS-LG400, 10-Speed 11-48T

Shimano CS-LG300 11-48 10v

Rear derailleur Shimano Cues RD-U6000 10/11-Speed SHIMANO CUES DU6000 GS/SHADOW 10V ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Brakes

Brakes Hydraulic disc

As printed

Shimano BR-RS405 Hyd. Disc.

Hydraulic disc ^{°Value not published by the brand}

As printed

Shimano CUES Disque hydraulique

Front rotor 160 mm 160 mm

Rear rotor 160 mm 160 mm

Wheels and tyres1 difference

Wheel size 700c / 29"

As printed

Schwalbe G-One RX, 700x45C

700c / 29"

Rims Aluminium ^{°Value not published by the brand} Aluminium ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Tyres Schwalbe G-One RX

As printed

Schwalbe G-One RX, 700x45C

Hutchinson Touareg Reinforced+ 700x45

Tyre width fitted 45 mm 45 mm

Cockpit and seatpost3 differences

Handlebar Syncros Creston 2.0 X, Alloy 31.8mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} ALLOY 31.8 70MM (S) ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Stem Syncros RR2.5, 1 1/4", four Bolt 31.8mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} ALLOY 31.8 70MM (S) ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Seatpost model Syncros RR2.5 27.2/350mm ^{°Value not published by the brand} BRUTE ALU 27,2X300MM (S), 27,2X350MM (M/L/XL) ^{°Value not published by the brand}

Weight

Max total weight 120 kg –

Mounts and storage

Mudguard mounts yes –

° Value not published by the brand

Geometry

A size per bike (the nearest to the first one's at first), the differences measured from the reference bike.

Size of Speedster 40

Size of Venture S2

Differences measured from

Speedster 40 · M

Stack and reach

Speedster 40 · M Speedster 40 · M — Reach (mm) 385.4 · Stack (mm) 574.8
Venture S2 · M Venture S2 · M — Reach (mm) 385 · Stack (mm) 577

Geometry11 differences

Size M M

Reach 385 mm 385 mm −0 mm

Stack 575 mm 577 mm +2 mm

Top tube (effective) 561 mm 556 mm −5 mm

Seat tube 540 mm 480 mm −60 mm

Head tube 148 mm 145 mm −3 mm

Head angle 71° 70.5° −0.5°

Seat angle 73° 73.5° +0.5°

Chainstays 439 mm 435 mm −4 mm

Wheelbase 1,045 mm 1,047 mm +2 mm

Front centre 616 mm 622 mm +6 mm

Standover 806 mm –

BB drop 71 mm –

BB height 283 mm –

Fork offset 50 mm –

Trail 67 mm 120 mm +53 mm

Stem 103 mm –

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Scott Speedster 40
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Sunn Venture S2
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Frequently asked questions

Which is lighter, Scott Speedster 40 or Sunn Venture S2?

Sunn Venture S2 weighs 10.3 kg, Scott Speedster 40 11 kg, as their brands give them.

What groupset do Scott Speedster 40 and Sunn Venture S2 come with?

Scott Speedster 40: Shimano Cues. Sunn Venture S2: Shimano Cues DU6000.

How do Scott Speedster 40 and Sunn Venture S2 compare on geometry?

In size M, Scott Speedster 40 has a stack of 575 mm for a reach of 385 mm; in size M, Sunn Venture S2 has 577 mm for 385 mm. More stack for the reach means a more upright position.

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Scott Speedster 40 vs Sunn Venture S2

At a glance

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Character

Gearing

Components and specs

Geometry

Stack and reach

Where to buy them

Frequently asked questions

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