Scott Contessa Speedster Gravel 15

The "Contessa Speedster Gravel 15" model from Scott, released in 2022, is a versatile gravel bike that stands out thanks to its high-quality components and well-thought-out geometry. The frame is made from Speedster Gravel Disc / D.Butted 6061 alloy and, thanks to SCOTT’s Gravel geometry, offers the perfect balance between comfort and performance. The frame also features a replaceable derailleur hanger and internal cable routing, which makes maintenance easier and keeps the bike looking tidy. The maximum rider weight is 120 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs just 10 kg, making it light and manoeuvrable.

The bike is designed for riders between 150 cm and 160 cm tall, making it a good fit for smaller riders. The braking system consists of Shimano BR-RX400 Hyd Disc brakes with Shimano SM-RT70 CL brake discs at the front and rear, each with a diameter of 160 mm. This ensures reliable and powerful braking performance in a wide range of conditions.

The drivetrain features a Shimano GRX RD-RX810, 22-speed rear derailleur, operated by Shimano GRX ST-RX600 Disc shift levers. The front derailleur is a Shimano GRX FD-RX810-F, and the crankset consists of a Shimano GRX FC-RX600-11 with 46x30T. The cassette is a Shimano CS-HG700 with a 11-34T range, and the drivetrain is completed by a KMC X11 chain.

The fork is a Speedster Gravel HMF Flatmount Disc with an eccentric carbon steerer tube, which provides additional stiffness and precision. The bottom bracket is a Shimano BB-RS500 PB. The handlebars are aluminium Syncros Creston 2.0 X with a diameter of 31.8 mm, whilst the stem is a Syncros RR2.5 with a length of 73 mm. The headset is an Acros AIF-1113.

The bike rides on Syncros Race X25 Disc rims with 28 spokes at the front and rear, fitted with Schwalbe G-ONE Bite Performance tyres in size 700x45C. The hubs are Formula Team II CL Disc 28 H, and the spokes are black with a diameter of 2 mm.

The saddle is a Syncros Savona 2.5 (V-Concept) Channel, mounted on a Syncros RR2.5 seatpost measuring 27.2/300 mm. The bike’s geometry comprises a reach of 374 mm, a stack of 519 mm, a seat tube length of 470 mm, a top tube length of 512 mm, a head tube angle of 70 degrees, a seat tube angle of 75 degrees, a head tube length of 93 mm, a chainstay length of 435 mm, a bottom bracket drop of 71 mm, a fork offset of 50 mm, a top tube height of 747 mm, a fork installation height of 399 mm, a wheelbase of 1020 mm and a bottom bracket height of 283 mm.

The Contessa Speedster Gravel 15 is priced at 2099 EUR and offers an outstanding combination of performance, comfort and versatility for gravel enthusiasts.