Scott Contessa Addict Gravel 15

The "Contessa Addict Gravel 15" model from the Scott brand from 2023 is a versatile gravel bike that is characterised by its high-quality equipment and well thought-out geometry. The price for this bike is EUR 2999. The frame is made of Addict Gravel Disc HMF Carbon and has a special gravel geometry, a replaceable derailleur hanger, internal cable routing and is prepared for the Syncros fender kit. The permissible total weight of the bike is 120 kg, while its own weight is 9 kg.

The bike is designed for riders between 175 cm and 185 cm tall. Both the front and rear brakes are Shimano BR-RX400 hydraulic disc brakes, each equipped with 160 mm brake discs (Shimano SM-RT70 CL). The gear system consists of a Shimano GRX RD-RX810 with 22 gears, which is operated via Shimano GRX ST-RX600 shifters. The front derailleur is a Shimano GRX FD-RX810-F.

The fork of the Contessa Addict Gravel 15 is an Addict Gravel HMF flatmount disc with an eccentric carbon steerer (1 1/4"-1 1/2"). The bottom bracket is a PRAXIS 4001W M30 BB86, while the crankset comprises a PRAXIS ALBA DM M30 "GR" with 48/32 chainrings. The sprocket is a Shimano CS-HG700 with a gradation of 11-34, and the drive is provided by a Shimano CN-HG601-11 chain.

The handlebar is a Syncros Creston 2.0 X made of aluminium with a diameter of 31.8 mm, and the stem is a Syncros RR2.0 with a length of 103 mm. The headset is an Acros AIF-1134 and the wheelset consists of Syncros RP2.0 disc wheels fitted with Schwalbe G-One Bite Performance tyres in size 700x45C.

The saddle is a Syncros Celista 2.0 (V-Concept) cutout, mounted on a Syncros Duncan 1.0 Aero seatpost. Other key dimensions and geometry data of the bike include a seat tube length of 546 mm, a top tube length of 579 mm, a head tube angle of 71 degrees, a seat tube angle of 73 degrees, a head tube length of 166 mm, a chainstay length of 425 mm, a bottom bracket drop of 71 mm, a fork rake of 50 mm, a standover height of 828 mm, a fork insertion height of 399 mm and a wheelbase of 1049 mm. The bottom bracket height is 283 mm.

To summarise, the Scott Contessa Addict Gravel 15 offers a balanced combination of performance, comfort and versatility, ideal for demanding gravel tours and adventure rides.