ScottSpeedster Gravel
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Origin
The Speedster Gravel sub-family was introduced by Scott around 2015 as an extension of the Speedster endurance road line, sharing the same D.Butted 6061 alloy platform but adapted for mixed-surface riding with 45mm tyre clearance and gravel-specific drivetrain options. By the 2022 generation refresh, the frame gained full internal cable routing, the HMF carbon eccentric-steerer fork, fender-kit-ready mounts, and a full 7-size range. It positions between the Speedster road bike (32mm clearance) and the Addict Gravel (carbon, performance-oriented).
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Specifications
- Frame
- D.Butted 6061 alloy (Speedster Gravel Disc frame). Custom-shaped double-butted tubes, SCOTT Gravel geometry, replaceable derailleur hanger, fully internal cable routing, fender & rack mounts, Syncros fender-kit ready.
- Weight
- kg
- Drivetrain
- Speedster Gravel 10 (top): SRAM RIVAL XPLR AXS 12-speed wireless electronic, 42T single ring, SRAM XPLR XG1251 10-44T cassette. Speedster Gravel 20: Shimano GRX mixed RX810/600 22-speed, FC-RX600-11 46x30T crankset, CS-HG700 11-34T cassette. Speedster Gravel 30: Shimano CUES 6000 10-speed, FC-U6030-1 42T single ring, CS-LG400-10 11-48T cassette. Entry (40/50) use 8-10 speed Shimano.
- Brakes
- Speedster Gravel 10: SRAM RIVAL eTap AXS HRD hydraulic disc, SRAM Paceline 160mm rotors. Speedster Gravel 20: Shimano BR-RX400 hydraulic disc, SM-RT70 160mm rotors front and rear. Speedster Gravel 30: Shimano BR-RS405 hydraulic disc, 160mm rotors. Entry (40/50): Tektro mechanical disc.
- Wheels
- All models 700c aluminium disc wheels. Gravel 10: Syncros Race X25 Disc 28H, Formula Team XDR CL Disc hubs. Gravel 20: Syncros Race X25 Disc 28H, Formula Team II CL Disc hubs. Gravel 30: Alex Race X25 Disc 28H, Formula hubs. Thru-axle 12x100mm front / 12x142mm rear on top builds; QR on entry models.
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The verdict
+Strengths
- 45mm tyre clearance transforms the ride on rough roads, gravel, and loaded commuting — a standout feature for an alloy endurance platform
- HMF carbon fork on all builds provides front-end compliance missing from all-alloy competitors; shared fork hardware with premium road family is exceptional value
- Top-end Speedster Gravel 10 with SRAM RIVAL XPLR AXS wireless electronic groupset is unusually well-specced for an alloy gravel bike; Gravel 20 with GRX hydraulic disc is also strong value
−Weaknesses
- 10.1-11.1 kg (Gravel 10-30) is heavy by modern gravel standards; carbon gravel alternatives at similar prices weigh 1.5-2 kg less
- Comfort/endurance geometry limits appeal to riders who want fast gravel racing positions or aggressive trail riding
- No dropper post compatibility on base builds; rigid alloy seatpost on an alloy frame can feel harsh on extended rough gravel sections
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