Scott Speedster Gravel 40 Bike

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Scott | SKU: 4232608104002 | Option: Mastaphora Grey, XXS

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Scott Speedster Gravel 40 Bike Info

The Scott Speedster Gravel 40 Bike is built for riders who want a capable gravel bike without paying carbon-frame prices. At $1,499.99, it's an accessible entry into Scott's gravel lineup, built around a durable alloy frame and a component spec that prioritizes reliability and all-day comfort over race-day weight savings. Scott has been building bikes since the early 1990s, when the brand shifted from its original ski pole business into cycling — its aerodynamic handlebar helped carry Greg LeMond to his 1989 Tour de France win, and Scott shipped its first full-suspension mountain bikes a few years later. The Speedster Gravel 40 carries that cycling history into a straightforward, dependable gravel platform.

The frame is double-butted 6061 alloy, built around what Scott calls its Gravel geometry — a more upright, stable riding position suited to long days on mixed surfaces rather than an aggressive, race-oriented fit. It pairs with a matching alloy fork with a tapered steerer tube, and the frame routes cables internally for a cleaner look and fewer places for dirt and water to collect. A replaceable derailleur hanger protects the frame from damage in a crash or a bent-hanger shift issue, and fender mounts mean the Speedster Gravel 40 can convert to a wet-weather commuter or four-season bike as easily as it handles a weekend gravel ride.

Shimano's Tiagra groupset handles shifting, running a 2x10 setup with 50/34 chainrings and an 11-34 cassette — a wide enough range to climb loaded gravel or grind through sand and loose surfaces without running out of low gears. Braking comes from Shimano's BR-RS305 mechanical disc brakes with 160mm rotors front and rear, a mechanical rather than hydraulic setup that trades a bit of lever feel for simpler home maintenance and easier long-term serviceability, particularly useful for a bike that's likely to see rough conditions and less frequent shop visits.

Syncros, Scott's in-house component brand, supplies the wheels and cockpit. The Syncros Race X25 Disc wheelset is built with a 28-spoke count for durability, wrapped in Schwalbe G-One Bite Performance tires at a 700x45c width — wide enough to smooth out chatter on gravel and loose surfaces while still rolling efficiently on pavement between dirt sections. The Syncros Creston 2.0 X alloy handlebar, RR2.5 stem, and matching RR2.5 seatpost round out a cockpit designed for stability over long rides, with a Syncros Tofino saddle to match.

At roughly 25 pounds and available across seven sizes from XXS to XXL, the Speedster Gravel 40 is built to fit a wide range of riders rather than a narrow, race-focused range. It's a bike for someone getting into gravel riding for the first time, commuting on a mix of pavement and unpaved paths, or wanting a dependable second bike that can run fenders through the winter. The component choices — mechanical disc brakes, alloy construction, a wide-range Tiagra drivetrain — all point toward the same goal: a gravel bike that's easy to live with and inexpensive to maintain, without asking a new rider to learn hydraulic bleeding or carbon frame care on day one.

Scott Speedster Gravel 40 Bike - Specifications

Frame Material:

Speedster Gravel Alloy

Fork:

Speedster Alloy

Headset:

Acros AIF-1133

Seatpost:

Syncros RR2.5 27.2mm / 350mm

Front Derailleur:

Shimano Tiagra 4700

Rear Derailleur:

Shimano Tiagra 4700

Crankset:

Shimano Tiagra 4700

Chainrings:

50/34

Bottom Bracket:

Shimano BB-UN300

Brake Calipers:

Shimano RS305 Mechanical Disc

Rotors:

Shimano RT64 160mm

Shifters / Levers:

Shimano Tiagra 4700

Cassette:

Shimano HG500 10-speed 11-34

Chain:

KMC X10 10-speed

Wheel - Front:

Syncros Race X25 Disc

Wheel - Rear:

Syncros Race X25 Disc

Stem:

Syncros RR2.5 / 31.8mm clamp

Handlebar:

Syncros Creston 2.0 X Alloy / 31.8mm

Saddle:

Syncros Tofino Regular 2.5

Tires:

Schwalbe G-One Bite Performance 700x45

Pedals:

Not Included

*Specifications are subject to change.

Scott Speedster Gravel 40 Bike Geometry

Size:

XXS

XXL

B. Seat Tube (c-t)

470

490

520

540

560

580

610

C. Top Tube Length

512.3

523

536.5

556.5

571.2

581.2

594.2

D. Head Tube Length

103

123

143

163

183

203

E. Chain Stay Length

435

439

F. BB Drop

G. Seat Tube Angle

74.5

72.5

H. Head Tube Angle

I. Stand Over Height

747

762

786

806

825

844

869

J. Wheel Size

700c

K. Stack

519

528.4

547.2

570

588.9

607.8

626.8

L. Reach

374

378

382

387

392

396

403

Stem Length

103

113

The RA Perspective

We recommend the Speedster Gravel 40 most often to someone who's trying gravel riding for the first time and doesn't want to commit carbon-bike money before they know how much they'll ride it. The alloy frame and mechanical disc brakes are the right call here — mechanical brakes are simpler to bleed and adjust yourself, and that matters on a bike that's likely to see mud, sand, and less-than-ideal storage conditions.

The tradeoff is weight and refinement. At around 25 pounds, this isn't a bike you'll want to race on, and the Tiagra 2x10 drivetrain, while reliable, doesn't shift with quite the same crispness as a higher-end groupset. We'd point riders chasing race performance toward one of Scott's carbon gravel models instead.

Where the Speedster Gravel 40 earns its price is versatility. The fender mounts and stable, upright geometry mean it works as well for a wet commute as it does for a Saturday gravel loop, and the 45c tires give real confidence on loose surfaces without feeling sluggish on pavement. For a rider who wants one bike that handles pavement, gravel, and bad weather without a lot of fuss, this is a smart, low-maintenance choice.

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