Scott Contessa Addict 25

The "Contessa Addict 25" model from Scott, released in 2022, is a high-quality road bike that stands out thanks to its well-thought-out design and excellent spec. The price for this model is 2599 EUR. The frame is made from Addict Disc HMF carbon and features endurance geometry. It has a replaceable derailleur hanger and internal cable routing, ensuring a clean, uncluttered look. The frame is also compatible with the Syncros mudguard set. The maximum load capacity is 120 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs just 8 kg, making it a lightweight yet robust model.

The Contessa Addict 25 is suitable for female riders between 175 cm and 185 cm in height. Braking performance is provided by Shimano BR-R7070 hydraulic disc brakes with Shimano SM-RT70 CL front and rear rotors, each with a diameter of 160 mm. The gear system consists of a black Shimano 105 RD-R7000-GS with 22 speeds, operated via Shimano 105 ST-R7025 Disc shift levers. The front derailleur is also a Shimano 105 FD-R7000 in black.

The bike’s fork is an Addict HMF Disc fork with an eccentric carbon steerer tube that tapers from 1 1/4" to 1 1/2". The bottom bracket is a Shimano BB-RS500-PB. The crankset consists of a Shimano FC-R7000 Compact, Hyperdrive with 50x34 teeth in black, whilst the cassette is a Shimano CS-R7000 with 11-34 teeth. Power is transmitted via a KMC X11 chain.

The handlebars are Syncros Creston 2.0 Compact aluminium bars with a diameter of 31.8 mm, whilst the stem is a Syncros RR2.0 with a length of 113 mm and four bolts. The headset is an Acros AIF-1112. The tyres are Schwalbe ONE Fold in size 700x32C, fitted to a Syncros RP2.0 Disc wheelset with 28 spokes at the front and rear respectively. The saddle is a Syncros Celista 2.0 (V-Concept) Cutout and the seatpost is a Syncros RR1.2 measuring 27.2/350 mm.

The bike has a reach of 394 mm and a stack of 593 mm. The seat tube length is 545 mm and the top tube length is 570 mm. The head tube angle is 73 degrees and the seat tube angle is 74 degrees. The head tube length is 165 mm, the chainstay length is 420 mm, and the bottom bracket drop is 70 mm. The fork offset is 45 mm, the top tube height is 812 mm, the fork installation height is 395 mm and the wheelbase is 1015 mm. The bottom bracket height is 275 mm.

In summary, the Scott Contessa Addict 25 offers an impressive package of technical features and high-quality components that are ideally suited to both ambitious female road cyclists and leisure riders.