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Scott SUB 10 Classic Bike - 2009
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Scott SUB 10 Classic Bike - 2009

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A sleek and nimble alternative to car commuting, Scott SUB 10 Classic sports a lightweight aluminum frame and sure-stopping hydraulic disc brakes.

  • Hydroformed Evo/Aero 6061 aluminum frame and fork provide the stiff ride needed for maximum handling and pedaling efficiency
  • Shimano drivetrain shifts quickly through the 27 gear options for quick adaption to changing urban conditions; crankset chainguard helps protect clothing
  • Shimano Deore hydraulic disc brakes provide maximum control, even on rain-slick streets
  • Alex SUB Disc wheelset with Continental Sport Contact 700c tires are stable even at slow speeds
  • Flat handlebar creates a comfortable, upright riding position; adjustable stem lets you easily adjust the stem height for the best fit
  • Specs are subject to change

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Scott SUB 10 Classic Bike - 2009 Specs

Specification

Description

FrameEvo/Aero 6061 Aluminum
ForkScott SUB Aluminum
CranksetShimano FC-M 521, 48/36/26
Bottom bracketShimano BB-ES 25
ShiftersShimano Deore Rapidfire Plus
Front derailleurShimano Deore
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT
Rear cogsShimano HG-50, 11-32, 9-speed
BrakesShimamo Deore BR-M 485 hydraulic disc
Brake leversShimano Deore disc
RimsAlex SUB Disc
Front hubScott Comp Disc, 32h
Rear hubShimano Deore FH-M535, 32h
TiresContinental Sport Contact, 700x32
HandlebarScott X-Rod
StemRocket Stem Eco Scott
Seat postScott Comp
SaddleScott SUB Comp
PedalsWellgo 998 S
HeadsetVP 41 AC E
ChainShimano CN-HG53
GenderUnisex
Bike weightWhy we don't provide weights

Scott SUB 10 Classic Bike - 2009 Customer Reviews

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Scott SUB 10 Classic Bike - 2009
 
4.6

(based on 5 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Lightweight (5)
  • Versatile (5)
  • Stylish (3)
  • Tough (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Street riding (3)
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    Reviewed by 5 customers

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    Mar

    13

    2009

    (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Scott Sub 10

    By MarkS

    from Redmond, WA

    About Me Avid Cyclist

    Pros

    • Lightweight
    • Stylish
    • Tough
    • Versatile

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Commuting
      • Street Riding

      Comments about Scott SUB 10 Classic Bike - 2009:

      I was looking for a very durable but fast commuter bike with disc brakes for riding in the rain. I went through a set of rims on a Fuji Cross Comp in only about 6 months. The Sub 10 is relatively light, very stiff and very fast for a commuter bike. It has lugs for fenders and racks and is set up with great tires for commuting (Continental SportContact) - I have not had a flat in almost 500 miles of riding in the dark in rain, snow and slush.

      In addition to adding fenders and Profile AirStryke bars, I changed the cassette to a 12/27 Ultegra for better road gearing. The XT cassette that comes stock does not have the best ratios for the road.

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      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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      May

      3

      2009

      (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      functional/practical/fun

      By outthere

      from Seattle

      About Me Casual Cyclist

      Pros

      • Lightweight
      • Versatile

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Commuting

        Comments about Scott SUB 10 Classic Bike - 2009:

        I've had the bike since November 2008, and use it as a commuter bike, works well, but the Continental Sport Contact tires aren't as "flat resistant" as I had hoped, with 2 flats in the local area. I switched out the back tire (the 2 flats) for the Panaracer Ribmo PT which looks like it offers much more flat resistance. However the Continentals are very fast and smooth tires, and the gearing is great for climbing walls to accelerating to 30+mph(if your legs can keep up). Disc brakes are a nice addition but the pads don't last as long as I'd like. The stopping power is the upside of disc brakes, but they will be affected by rain/snow like the traditional caliper brakes. The frame and fork come with eyelets for racks and fenders, which were a requirement for my commuting duty. Be sure to get a designated rack that accomodates disc brakes. It's a very comfortable ride, and plenty fast without having to lean uncomfortably forward like a road racing bicycle, but much quicker than your standard mountain bike swapped out with slicks. The frame finish is great (brushed aluminum) so no worries about fading/chipping paint. I recommend swapping out the pedals for clipless in order to keep pace with this fast commuter's other attributes.

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        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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        Oct

        22

        2009

         
        5.0

        Morphed Road Bike into a Mountain Bike

        By alwyse

        from Sammamish, WA

        About Me Avid Cyclist

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Lightweight
        • Stylish
        • Tough
        • Versatile

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Street Riding

          Comments about Scott SUB 10 Classic Bike - 2009:

          I am a recreational Seattle suburb road biker averaging 160 miles per week. I use my Trek 1200 for clear dryish roads (summer), my Marin Lucas Valley for clear dry or wet roads, and my Marin Northside Trail mountain bike for fall/winter tree branch cluttered roadside riding. The Scott Sub 10 was my missing piece. A bike that can handle an unseen branch or two while having the near road bike speed that makes road biking more fun. The high quality shifters, excellent Shimano hydraullic brakes, and deore hubs and drivetrain result in smooth shifting, strokes and braking. I did change the seat, xtr pedals, handlebar grips, and put on Top Contact 700x37 Tires. My Scott Sub 10 and I will be spending lots of time together from October through January in the rain, snow, and windy tree and neighbor refuse in the roadsides (aka bike paths) of Seattle and its suburbs.

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          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Oct

          15

          2009

           
          4.0

          Worthy components, surprisingly smooth.

          By pescadero

          from Riverside, CA

          About Me Avid Cyclist

          Pros

          • Lightweight
          • Versatile

          Cons

            Best Uses

              Comments about Scott SUB 10 Classic Bike - 2009:

              The 32-mm Continentals make for a surprisingly smooth ride, even at max pressure (85-psi). The Scott seat has deceptively thick padding but without a squishy feel. The rear hydraulic brake is set inboard and doesn't require a disc-specific rear rack. The frame geometry is totally mountain and the fork and seat stay spacing will take much larger tires. Steering is squirrly for a commuter. All this and the component group makes for a fun, fast commuter at a good value.

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              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              Sep

              11

              2009

               
              5.0

              Great Commute Bike

              By 1975Member

              from San Jose, CA

              About Me Avid Cyclist

              Pros

              • Efficient
              • High Quality
              • High Tech
              • Lightweight
              • Nimble
              • Stylish
              • Tough
              • Versatile

              Cons

              • None

              Best Uses

              • Street Riding

              Comments about Scott SUB 10 Classic Bike - 2009:

              I bought the Scott SUB 10 for commuting to work and general weekend exercise rides. I still have my old Cannondale ST800 touring bike from many years ago. But I wanted a new bike with a more upright ride and 21st century components.

              The Scott SUB 10 is state of the art in terms of materials and fabrication technology. The hydro-formed aluminum tubing pleases my aesthetic sense. I like the way form follows function in the innovative way the tubes gain strength from their shape and contour. 20 years ago it wasn't possible to manufacture aluminum frames shaped this way. The frame is a wonder of fabrication technology and innovation.

              This complements the ride by offering a light weight frame that is rock solid and inflexible. Every moment of force moves from my arms and legs and is transmitted directly to forward motion without wasted energy from a flexing frame. There's no springy, twisting or bouncing in the frame at all.

              I like the Deore components a lot. The shifting is quick, solid and sure. The hydraulic disc brakes are smooth and powerful. It only takes a single finger-pull to grab a whole lot of stopping power.

              I added a Topeak rack and a Topeak MTX TrunkBag DXP to hold my commuting clothes. Also added a Mountain Mirrycle (mirror), and some German silver Esge fenders. I needed to custom bend the stainless front fender stay right near the point where it mounts to the fork on the left side to go around the disk brake. But it looks great and mounts in the tapped hole provided in the fork.

              Contrary to the other reviewer's opinion, I don't think I needed to purchase the Topeak rack with the optional lugs to fit around the rear disk brake. The Scott folks mounted the rear disk inside the rear triangle in a clever way, so the brake does not get in the way of the rack. But I didn't realize this when I was buying the rack. I also needed to grind a corner of the square lugs on the rack to make room for the rear fender mounting screws on each side.

              All in all, I'm totally happy with my Scott Sub 10. The ride, the look and the high-tech design and manufacturing all make me smile.

              I thought long and hard about whether I wanted a front suspension fork on this new City commuter bike. And I'm still wondering what that would feel like. But it adds 4 or more pounds to the bike, and my legs and arms already work pretty well at absorbing bumps when I see them coming. The ride without a front suspension is quick, light, responsive and nimble. And that makes it predictable in city traffic. The other reviewer mentioned upgrading the gearing and I agree it might be a nice change. I rarely or almost never use the lowest gears. Slightly higher gearing might be a good thing in this part of California. But I'm not going to niggle about it.

              I like this bike!

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