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Adrian
a Date Reviewed: February 18, 2012
Strengths: light
responsive
cheap with good parts
looks goodWeaknesses: minor cosmetic issuesBottom Line: I'm tentatively giving this bike a 5 because I just got it yesterday. I got the '09 model from jensonusa. Basically, they had this as a showroom bike for the last couple years and put it up on sale for $500. I had been looking for a road bike for 4 months now, and after exhausting research at both lbs's and online, I pulled the trigger on this particular s40. The bike is pretty much new, having been ridden through their parking lot a couple times. The only cosmetic "unpleasantries" were the white seat and the white bartape were slightly discolored. Whoopty do. right? The bike has full Tiagra components, unlike the newer models that come with sora shifters/FD and after tinkering with the seat post height and seat positioning I took it out for a ride and lo and behold it rides like a dream. My lower back has been hurting for the last couple months, so I didn't want to push it too far and only went for about 8 miles, which took about 30 minutes. The nice part was that the derailleurs were already adjusted and were shifting smoothly throughout the entire ride. If they need adjustement in the future, youtube is there to help so I'm not really worried.
The bike is very light (I have the 52 cm model, and without pedals it weighed in at 21.2 lbs on my scale) and very stiff, which makes acceleration and overall responsiveness top notch (I only have a GMC denali which I used in college for comparison, but I'm guessing within it's category of entry to mid-range bikes to be up there with the best of them). I averaged 16 mph during that ride almost effortlessly, and I haven't ridden a bike in almost a year.
So to recap, I paid 500 dollars for basically a brand new bike with full tiagra components and carbon forks. Even the guy at my lbs told me that was a really good deal, that their shop usually sells a bike like mine in the 1200-1500 range. I am looking forward to years of fun riding this bike
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ateebtk
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: June 20, 2011
Strengths: Affordable
Good components for price
Light Weight = Snappy handling
Weaknesses: Nothing.Bottom Line: This is a great introductory road bike for someone looking for a road bike. It is a 9 speed, relatively light weight bike. So far I have '0' problems with it and I love riding it. It is very fast and can handle steep downhills very well. I am confidently ride ~25-30 mph downhill and the bike still feels stable. The light weight of the bike makes it really easy (and fun!) to have fast starts/sprints. Frame is well built and I have no major complaints. It also has descent components (Tiagra) which are more the fine for the recreational rider like myself.
Favorite Ride: 2008 Scott Speedster S40
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At: Craiglist - private
Similar Products Used: None... 1st road bike. Test road Specialized Allez, double/ triple at Local Bike shop but didn't want to shell out close to a grand for my 1st road bike.
Bike Setup: All stock components. Cateye Micro Wireless computer, Niterider Mini Cordless Light 150 lumen. Bontraigger bottle carriage, and bottle.
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Jeff
a TriathleteDate Reviewed: April 29, 2011
Strengths: Good acceleration
Stiff frame
Comfortable ride
Looks good,Weaknesses: Changed the saddle as couldnt get comfortable no matter what way I positioned it.Bottom Line: Having bought the bike last year to train and compete in an Ironman the bike lived up to all my expectations and more, Gears, Brakes, Tires the lot worked a charm. after almost 1,800km on the road i haven't had a single problem. fingers crossed :)
Favorite Ride: Scott Speedster S40 2010
Price Paid:
$780.00
Purchased At: Intersport
Bike Setup: Basic factory parts, Sora / Tiagra gears, Alex rims
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dr. j
a Road RacerDate Reviewed: April 24, 2011
Strengths: beautiful paint job - really nice welds and frame is strong. love the seat and forks r great.Weaknesses: BB shot after 1200 miles- cost 15 dollars to replace.
replaced tires after 1300 milesBottom Line: still love it after a year
Favorite Ride: road
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At: jensonusa
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Joel
a Road RacerDate Reviewed: April 1, 2011
Strengths: Good comfort, excellent descent bike, although I upgraded my components the S40 comes with good fatory components.Weaknesses: Compaired to other bikes in this prices range, I see no weaknesses in the S40Bottom Line: Very good bike for the money. After riding this bike for some time I feel like it is an excellent value and a joy to ride. Mine is an XL in size and very comfortable for me to ride at 6'3".
Favorite Ride: Scott S40 with upgraded components
Price Paid:
$1050.00
Purchased At: LBS
Bike Setup: Shimano 105 rear derailleur, Shimano Tiagra front derailleur, Truvativ crankset....
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