Scott Contessa Active 40 Blue

The 2021 "Contessa Active 40 Blue" model from Scott is a versatile mountain bike, available for 599 EUR. The frame is from the Contessa Active 700/900 series and is made from a special aluminium alloy (Alloy 6061 Custom Tubing). It features a 135 mm OLD, a BSA73 bottom bracket, internal cable routing for the gears and a replaceable derailleur hanger. The bike’s total weight is 14 kg.

The bike’s braking system consists of Tektro hydraulic disc brakes (model HDM276), with a 160 mm front brake disc (6-bolt). The drivetrain is dominated by Shimano components: the front derailleur is a Shimano FD-M2020-TS with a diameter of 31.8 mm, whilst the rear derailleur is a Shimano Altus RD-M2000 with 18 speeds. The shift levers are Shimano SL-M2010 R-Fire Plus with 2-way release and gear indicator.

The fork on the Contessa Active 40 Blue is a Suntour XCT30-HLO with hydraulic lockout and offers 100 mm of travel. The pedals are Feimin FP-873-ZU, and the bottom bracket is a Shimano BB-MT500 with Hollowtech II technology and a threaded design. The crankset is a Shimano FC-MT2102 in a 2-piece design with 36x22 teeth, and the cassette is a Shimano CS-HG200-9 with a 11-36T range. Power is transmitted via a KMC X9 chain.

The handlebars are Syncros 3.0 with a width of 680 mm, a diameter of 31.8 mm, a rise of 12 mm and a backsweep of 9°. The grips are Syncros Women Pro Grips. The stem is also a Syncros 3.0 with a 7° angle. The headset is a Syncros OE Press Fit with an outer diameter of 50 mm and an inner diameter of 44 mm.

The rims are Syncros X-20 Disc with 32 spokes in black, and the tyres are Kenda Booster in size 2.4" with a thread count of 30 TPI. The front hub is a Formula DC-19 FQR Disc and the rear hub is a Formula DC-25 8s RQR Disc. The spokes are made of stainless steel and are black.

The saddle is a Syncros Savona 2.5 V-Concept, and the seatpost is a Syncros 3.0 with a diameter of 31.6 mm and a length of 350 mm, finished in black. Overall, the Scott Contessa Active 40 Blue offers a solid spec for women new to mountain biking who value quality and reliability.