Scott Contessa Active 50 EQ

The "Contessa Active 50 EQ" model from Scott, released in 2022, is a versatile mountain bike characterised by its robust construction and well-thought-out features. The price for this model is 749 EUR. The bike features a frame from the Contessa Active 700/900 series, made from 6061 alloy custom tubing. The frame has a 135 mm OLD and a BSA73 bottom bracket shell; it is also fitted with internal cable routing and a replaceable derailleur hanger. The bike’s maximum load capacity is 128 kg, whilst its kerb weight is 14 kg.

The bike is designed for female riders between 150 cm and 160 cm in height and offers reliable braking performance thanks to the Tektro HDM276 hydraulic disc brakes with 160 mm rotors at the front and rear. The gear system consists of a Shimano Tourney RD-TX800 with 16 speeds, controlled by Shimano SL-M315 shift levers featuring R-fire plus and two-way release, as well as an integrated gear indicator. The front derailleur is a Shimano FD-M315-TS with a 31.8 mm clamp.

The Suntour XCE28 suspension fork offers 100 mm of travel, ensuring a comfortable ride on uneven terrain. The drivetrain consists of a Prowheel TM-CY01 crankset with 36x22 teeth and a chain guard, a Sunrace CSM55 cassette with an 11-34T gear ratio, and a KMC Z8.3 chain. The bottom bracket is a Feimin FP.B908N with a BB73 square taper.

The handlebars on the Contessa Active 50 EQ are HL MTB-AL-312BT, 680 mm wide with a 12 mm rise, mounted on a TDS-C301-8FOV stem with a length of 50 mm and an angle of 10 degrees. The grips are Syncros Women Pro, which provide a good grip. The headset is a Syncros OE Press Fit with a diameter of 1 1/8 inches.

The bike is fitted with Syncros X-20 Disc rims with 32 spokes, which, in combination with Kenda Booster tyres (2.4-inch wide, 30 TPI), ensure good traction and stability. The front hub is a Formula DC-19 FQR Disc and the rear hub is a Formula DC-25 8s RQR Disc, both with black stainless steel spokes.

The saddle is a Syncros Savona 2.5 V-Concept, mounted on an HL SP C207 seatpost with a diameter of 31.6 mm and a length of 350 mm. Syncros mudguards are fitted to protect against dirt and water, and a handy kickstand makes it easy to park the bike.

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

In summary, the Scott Contessa Active 50 EQ is a well-equipped mountain bike that is suitable for female riders within the specified size range and impresses with its well-thought-out features and robust components.