Scott Speedster vs Speedster gravel disc difference?

[Peet30]

Hey Guys! Im interested in getting one for commuting and also graveling but im not sure which one to pick.

Can anyone tell me what´s the difference between those two bikes? Thanks

Greetings
Peter

 

[Cycleops]

Could you please provide a link to the exact bikes so we get the correct specs and years.
I suspect it'll be just frame clearance and fatter tyres on the gravel plus lower gearing.

 

[Peet30]

Thanks for your reply.
Here are the links:
https://www.scott-sports.com/gb/en/product/scott-speedster-gravel-60-bike?article=293265047
https://www.scott-sports.com/gb/en/product/scott-speedster-40-bike?article=290374054

 

[AndyRM]

What he said /\

 

[Dogtrousers]

Could you please provide a link to the exact bikes so we get the correct specs and years.
I suspect it'll be just frame clearance and fatter tyres on the gravel plus lower gearing.

Yup, I think you're right.

I did a quick google and the speedster gravel version comes with 45mm tyres and the not-gravel speedster with 32s. It doesn't actually give clearance figures but I think we can infer that the gravel has more clearance.

The gravel has a subcompact 46/30 chainset and wide 11-36 cassette
The notgravel has a compact 50/34 and more standard 11-32

These were the 2 bikes I looked at (which are not necessarily the right ones)
Gravel https://www.scott-sports.com/gb/en/product/scott-speedster-gravel-20-bike
Notgravel https://www.scott-sports.com/gb/en/product/scott-speedster-20-bike

 

[Cycleops]

The road bike will feel more nimble on the road with max pressures.

 

[Dogtrousers]

Gearing wise the gravel will lose a bit at the top end, (for bombing along on flat roads or downhill) and will gain a lot at the bottom (for grovelling uphill).

 

[Peet30]

Thanks for your help guys!

When im between the size S and M which one should i choose? The 52 or 54 size?

 

[Cycleops]

Usual advice on here is go for the smaller size. Me, I prefer a bigger frame. Try if you can.

 

[AndyRM]

A small size is easier to make "bigger" with a longer stem if required so I'd go with that.

 

[vickster]

Thanks for your help guys!

When im between the size S and M which one should i choose? The 52 or 54 size?

Neither are available for the gravel and 54 only for road in your links.
If buying from a shop, try both for size and comfort

 

[Jameshow]

I wouldn't be surprised if they were the same bike, and your paying a £200 premium! For wide tyres and a bigger spread of gears?

 

[bikingdad90]

If I am honest @Peet30 at over a grand with Claris neither bike! There are other options out there such a Ribble, Planet X or Dolan with a higher class of groupset such as tiagra or 105 for the same price.

 

[AndyRM]

While the above is true, there's nothing wrong with Claris. You are paying a bit of a premium for the Scott brand name in this case, but they do make very stylish bicycles IMO.

 

[Cycleops]

I have a Scott MTB and can confirm they produce well made bikes.