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  • March 3, 2018 at 10:58 am #28200
    Psycheonabike

    Hi all, first post in here!

     

    I’ve signed up for a charity bike ride in France later this year. 600m over 6 days. It’s designed to be achievable for the average regular cyclist. I’m looking to buy another bike to take. I’ve a budget of around £12-14k. Been looking at the Scott Speedster Gravel 20 Disc as I’ll be using it as my main bike when I return. I’m 6′ and around 14.5st 

    ….what do you think? Will the Scott cut it? 

    Thanks, 

    Tony 

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  • March 3, 2018 at 4:32 pm #913799
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    Russell Orgazoid

    Hi Tony.

    Hi Tony.

    I assume you have £1400-1600 and not 14000 etc.

    Your Scott looks a great bike as a (slightly) bigger guy. Fatter tyres (G-ones are top tyres) and discs are an excellent combo for an all-rounder. Personally, I’d want hydraulic brakes but that will cost extra as you will want the Speedster Gravel 10. Both have 50/34 up front and 32 sprocket at the back…double thumbs up as you will want those ratios IMO.

    You could get a slightly lighter weight bike such as a Giat Defy or Cannondale synapse etc. They are a bit more road/speed focused but are still designed for comfort/distance as opposed to a race bike.

    If you have your heart set on the Scott, go for it and have a great time!

     

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