Scott Contessa Active 20

The "Contessa Active 20" model from Scott, released in 2022, is a versatile mountain bike available at a price of 949 EUR. The bike’s frame is from the Contessa Active 700/900 series and is made from a special 6061 aluminium alloy with custom butted tubing. The bike features internal cable routing and a replaceable derailleur hanger, which makes maintenance easier. The bike’s maximum load capacity is 128 kg, whilst its kerb weight is 13 kg.

The bike is designed for female riders between 150 cm and 160 cm in height. The brakes are Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc brakes, with the front disc measuring 180 mm in diameter and the rear disc 160 mm. The derailleur is a Shimano Deore RD-M4120 with 20 speeds, operated via Shimano SL-M4100 shift levers. The front derailleur is a Shimano FD-M4100 Side Swing with a diameter of 31.8 mm.

The Contessa Active 20’s fork is a Suntour XCR32/X1-RL-R with remote lockout and adjustable rebound, as well as 100 mm of travel. VP VP-536 pedals are included as standard. The bottom bracket is a threaded Shimano BB-SM-BB52 Hollowtech II, and the crankset consists of a Shimano FC-M4100-2 with a 2-piece design and 36x26 chainrings. The cassette is a Shimano CS-M4100-10 with a 11-42T range, and the chain is a KMC X10.

The handlebars are Syncros 3.0, 680 mm wide, with a 12 mm rise and a 9-degree backsweep. The grips are Syncros Women Pro Grips, and the stem is a Syncros 3.0 with a length of 50 mm and an angle of 7 degrees. The headset is a Syncros OE Press Fit.

The rims are Syncros X-20 Disc with 32 spokes, and the tyres are Kenda Booster, 2.4 inches wide with a TPI of 30. The front hub is a Formula CL51 and the rear hub is a Shimano FH-TX5058. The spokes are made of stainless steel and painted black.

The saddle is a Syncros Savona 2.5 V-Concept, and the seatpost is also a Syncros 3.0 with a diameter of 31.6 mm and a length of 350 mm.

The bike’s geometry comprises a reach of 402 mm, a stack of 552 mm, a seat tube length of 355 mm, a top tube length of 560 mm, a head tube angle of 68 degrees, a seat tube angle of 74 degrees, a head tube length of 95 mm, a chainstay length of 435 mm, a bottom bracket drop of 44 mm, a fork offset of 44 mm, a top tube height of 678 mm, a fork installation height of 468 mm and a wheelbase of 1087 mm. The bottom bracket height is 309 mm.

In summary, the 2022 Scott Contessa Active 20 offers a balanced combination of high-quality components and well-thought-out geometry at an attractive price.