Frankly, we used to avoid bike in this price
category because they simply weren’t good enough. The
Scott Speedster S50 changes that. The S500 relies on technology
and design from much higher end bikes in the Scott line and
trickles those design themes down to a $699 price point where
it has been previously impossible to get a bike this nice
for this little. A full Shimano transmission turns a Truvativ
triple crank over a pair of Alex Race 24 wheels on Continental
(yes, Continental) tires. It’s a lot of value for $699
and a bike that will get you started an on the road toward
a love affair with fitness and cycling.
