Scott Aspect 940

The 2022 Aspect 940 model from Scott is a versatile mountain bike that stands out for its robust construction and high-quality components. It is available at a price of 849 EUR. The bike’s frame is part of the Aspect 900-700 series and is made from durable 6061 alloy custom butted tubing. It features a BSA73 bottom bracket, internal cable routing and a replaceable derailleur hanger.

The bike’s maximum load capacity is 128 kg, whilst its kerb weight is 14 kg. The bike is suitable for riders between 185 cm and 200 cm in height. Braking performance is provided by Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc brakes, with Shimano SM-RT10 CL front and rear brake discs measuring 160 mm in diameter.

The Aspect 940’s derailleur is a Shimano Alivio RD-M3100 with 18 speeds. The shift levers are Shimano SL-M3100 R-fire plus, featuring a 2-way release and gear indicator. The front derailleur is a Shimano FD-M3120 Side Swing with a 31.8 mm clamp. The bike’s fork is a Suntour XCR32/X1-RL-R with hydraulic lockout and adjustable rebound damping, offering 100 mm of travel.

Other features include VP VP-536 pedals, a Shimano BB-MT500 bottom bracket with Hollowtech II and threaded design, and a Shimano FC-MT2102 crankset with a 2-piece design and a gear ratio of 36x22. The cassette is a Shimano CS-HG200-9 with an 11-36T range, and the drivetrain is driven by a KMC X9 chain.

The handlebars are Syncros 3.0, 720 mm wide, with a 12 mm rise and a 9-degree backsweep. The grips are Syncros Pro Grip; the stem is also a Syncros 3.0 with a 7-degree angle and a length of 90 mm. The headset is a Syncros OE Press Fit with dimensions of 1 1/8", OD 50 mm and ID 44 mm.

The rims are Syncros X-20 Disc with 32 spokes in black; the tyres are Kenda Booster, 2.4" wide with a TPI of 30. The front hub is a Shimano HB TX505 and the rear hub is a Shimano FH-TX5058; the spokes are made of stainless steel and painted black. The saddle is a Syncros 3.0 and the seatpost is also a Syncros 3.0 with a diameter of 31.6 mm and a length of 350 mm.

The frame geometry comprises a reach of 447 mm, a stack of 636 mm, a seat tube length of 530 mm and a top tube length of 635 mm. The head tube angle is 69 degrees, the seat tube angle is 74 degrees and the head tube length is 135 mm. The chainstay length is 450 mm, the bottom bracket drop is 60 mm, the fork offset is 51 mm, the standover height is 857 mm, the fork installation height is 501 mm, the wheelbase is 1144 mm and the bottom bracket height is 316 mm.

The bicycle is supplied in packaging measuring 22 mm in width, 80 mm in height and 142 mm in length. The gross weight of the packaging is 19 g. The model is marketed under the name SCO Aspect 940 granite XL.