Scott Cont. Speedster Gravel 25 EQ

The "Cont. Speedster Gravel 25 EQ" model from Scott, released in 2022, offers an impressive combination of performance and versatility at a price of 1599 EUR. The bike’s frame is made from Speedster Gravel Disc / D.Butted 6061 alloy and is specifically tailored to the SCOTT Gravel geometry. It features a replaceable derailleur hanger and internal cable routing. The frame is also compatible with the Syncros mudguard kit. The maximum load capacity is 120 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs 11 kg.

The bike is suitable for riders between 170 cm and 180 cm in height. The brakes on this model are Shimano BR-RS305 mechanical disc brakes, fitted with Shimano SM-RT64 brake discs (160 mm). The gear system consists of a Shimano Tiagra RD-4700-GS with 20 speeds, controlled by Shimano Tiagra ST-4700 Dual Control shifters. The front derailleur is also a Shimano Tiagra FD-4700.

The bike’s fork is a Speedster Gravel Alloy Flatmount Disc with a 1 1/4"–1 1/2" Eccentric Alloy steerer tube. The bottom bracket is a Shimano BB-RS500, and the crankset is a Shimano Tiagra FC-4700 Hyperdrive with 50x34T chainrings. The cassette is a Shimano CS-HG500 10-speed with a 11-34T range, and power is transmitted via a KMC X10 chain.

The handlebars are aluminium Syncros Creston 2.0 X with a diameter of 31.8 mm, and the stem is a Syncros RR2.5 with a length of 93 mm and also a diameter of 31.8 mm. The headset is an Acros AIF-1113. The rims are Syncros Race 24 Disc, each with 28 spokes at the front and rear, fitted with Schwalbe G-ONE Bite Performance tyres in size 700x40C. The hubs are Formula Team II CL Disc 28 H, and the spokes are black 2 mm spokes.

The saddle is a Syncros Savona 2.5 (V-Concept) Channel, mounted on a Syncros RR2.5 seatpost measuring 27.2/350 mm. The bike is also fitted with the Syncros mudguard kit. The bike’s geometry specifications include a reach of 387 mm, a stack of 570 mm, a seat tube length of 540 mm and a top tube length of 557 mm. The head tube angle is 71 degrees, the seat tube angle is 73 degrees and the head tube length is 143 mm. The chainstay length is 439 mm, the bottom bracket drop is 71 mm, the fork offset is 50 mm and the standover height is 806 mm. The fork installation height is 399 mm and the wheelbase measures 1045 mm in total, whilst the bottom bracket height is 283 mm.

The “Cont. Speedster Gravel 25 EQ” thus offers a well-thought-out specification and high-quality components that are suitable for both everyday use and more demanding gravel tours.