It seems that everyone is talking about the Scott speedsters , every lbs that i go to are praising the speedsters (the CR1s lay forgotten in the corner) and there are many favourable reviews about those bikes. I just wanna compliment Scott for producing such good bikes at such a great price . I have a S2 which is a great ride and a great value. Its hard to believe that an XS S1 frame weighs only 90 grams more than a Madone. Go to your lbs to test ride the speedsters , you won't regret it!

i completely agree...but get them at thei price while you can. my LBS said that next year they will be goign up around 20%. It looks like we got in just at the right time. He said that it is because shimano will be raising prices and they will be adding carbon seat stay to the S1. the S2 will have the 105 10s though. I can't wait to see the colors. I hope they finally offer choices for each model.

It seems that everyone is talking about the Scott speedsters , every lbs that i go to are praising the speedsters (the CR1s lay forgotten in the corner) and there are many favourable reviews about those bikes. I just wanna compliment Scott for producing such good bikes at such a great price . I have a S2 which is a great ride and a great value. Its hard to believe that an XS S1 frame weighs only 90 grams more than a Madone. Go to your lbs to test ride the speedsters , you won't regret it!


Just the opposite where I'm at. The CR1's have been the only shining star in our our shop. We can't give the Alum's away. It just seems that on test rides the Scott Alum's aren't as appealing to the consumers. We have the S1 and S3 marked down--even then the peeps still pay more for other models with the same equipment. That being said most of the time they are choosing a Cannondale Caad 7 or Caad 8 frame and I'd have to say Cannondale has plenty of experience and knowhow in the Alum frame biz.......

Just the opposite where I'm at. The CR1's have been the only shining star in our our shop. We can't give the Alum's away. It just seems that on test rides the Scott Alum's aren't as appealing to the consumers. We have the S1 and S3 marked down--even then the peeps still pay more for other models with the same equipment. That being said most of the time they are choosing a Cannondale Caad 7 or Caad 8 frame and I'd have to say Cannondale has plenty of experience and knowhow in the Alum frame biz.......
What the heck Cannondales are great too! Very nice frames but i have yet to ride one yet. And CR1s are the best of Scott , but i just don't have the money to buy one. Maybe i would buy the frame next year.

is the scott speedster ride very harsh for aluminum?

is the scott speedster ride very harsh for aluminum?

Just rode one today. The carbon fibre rear end seems to soak up the road nicely. Overall its a nice confortable ride, it is not going to set your world on fire if you are after a twitchy, light race frame, but a good ride in general. I also test rode a C'dale R700, some over priced Cinelli, an Argon 18, and a Trek 1500. In my view it was the most laid back and confortable of all the bikes. Its a good price, but I am not sure it set my world on fire. I liked the C'dale and the Argon 18. Something about the Trek doesn't suit me, I have long arm and I felt cramped.

Just the opposite where I'm at. The CR1's have been the only shining star in our our shop. We can't give the Alum's away. It just seems that on test rides the Scott Alum's aren't as appealing to the consumers. We have the S1 and S3 marked down--even then the peeps still pay more for other models with the same equipment. That being said most of the time they are choosing a Cannondale Caad 7 or Caad 8 frame and I'd have to say Cannondale has plenty of experience and knowhow in the Alum frame biz.......

No problem. Yes, it seems tough to put Cannondale's bling against Scott's simplicity at roughly the same performance levels, but here's how to sell the Scott aluminum. . .

Scott Speedster's advantages allow the heavy rider and the older rider to get onboard a high-class bike. There will not be equipment failures or back pain. The Speedster is tougher and it is more upright than its competition. This, with no loss of speed.

The heavy rider can get a 105 bike without carbon seat stays and with a double-strength front fork. DO have your boys tension up the rear wheel if the buyer is heavy or extremely strong. Those, and most every road wheel are calibrated for 150 pound riders. For the VERY heavy rider, reduce the stem length to 90mm with a flat or down-pointed stem. Consider Serfas SECA RS tires for the 250 pound riders or Rivendell Ruffy Tuffy for the much heavier riders. This will restore the shock absorbing that is lost by tensioning up the wheel, and it will protect the frame and rider.

The older rider will appreciate the no-backache pain-free experience just like the classic bikes they had when they were young--and their desire for a return of that experience will overcome nearly anything. As usual, go one size up for the older people application whenever you can. The Speedster's comfort geometry is actually calibrated for the old-school fit, and this means a taller bike with a shorter reach. Shorter reach is built in. Only way for taller is a nice big size.

Heavy or Older? Speedster (durable, fast, classic fit).
First time road bike? Speedster (full speed plus comfort).

There's the sales angle.
Tell your salespeople.

P.S. Test rides sell the comfortable Speedster quite easily.
Just re-market it as a strong comfort bike that keeps up with the fastest road bikes.

Two things led towards my purchase of a Speedster:
1) Geometry chart promised relief from pain (true!).
2) Frequently getting passed by someone on a Scott. ;)