Scott Contessa Genius 910

The 2022 "Contessa Genius 910" model from Scott is a high-quality mountain bike that stands out for its sophisticated technology and robust construction. Priced at 3,999 EUR, it offers a wide range of advanced features and impressive specifications.

The bike’s frame is made from Genius Carbon featuring IMP Technology and an HMF Main Frame, complemented by an Alloy SL 6011 rear swingarm. This design ensures high stability and durability whilst keeping the total weight down to just 14 kg. The maximum load capacity is 128 kg, which underlines its suitability for a wide range of riders. The bike is compatible with 27.5" (2.6 & 2.8) and 29" (2.4 & 2.6) tyres, allowing for flexible adaptation to different types of terrain.

The Contessa Genius 910 is fitted with Shimano MT520 4-piston disc brakes, featuring a 203 mm Shimano SM-RT64 CL brake disc at the front and an 180 mm disc at the rear. This combination ensures reliable and powerful braking performance in all conditions. The drivetrain consists of a SRAM NX Eagle 12-speed system with a SRAM SX Eagle trigger shifter, enabling precise and rapid gear changes.

Suspension is provided by a FOX 36 Float Rhythm Air Grip 3 fork with 150 mm of travel and a FOX Float EVOL Performance Trunnion shock, also offering 150 mm of travel. Both components offer three modes (Lockout, Trail, Descend) and are individually adjustable to maximise riding comfort.

The bottom bracket is an SRAM DUB PF integrated unit with a 41x92 mm shell, and the crankset is an SRAM X1 Eagle DUB Boost with a 30T chainring. The cassette consists of an SRAM SX-PG1210 with a gear range of 11–50T, whilst the drivetrain is powered by an SRAM CN NX Eagle chain.

The bike’s handlebars are Syncros Hixon 2.0 made from 6061D.B. alloy, with a width of 780 mm, a rise of 12 mm and a backsweep of 9 degrees. The grips are Syncros Pro lock-on grips and the stem is a Syncros FL2.0 made from 6061 alloy, with a length of 40 mm and an angle of 6 degrees.

The wheelsets consist of Syncros X-30S rims, which are tubeless-ready and fitted with Maxxis Dissector (front) and Maxxis Rekon (rear) tyres. These tyres are also tubeless-ready and offer excellent grip and durability.

Additional features include a Syncros Savona 2.0 saddle, a Syncros Duncan Dropper Post 2.5 seatpost, Syncros Trail Fender mudguards and a Syncros Pro Press Fit E2 headset. The bike’s geometry offers a reach of 406 mm, a stack of 600 mm, a seat tube length of 410 mm, a top tube length of 570 mm, a head tube angle of 65 degrees, a seat tube angle of 75 degrees, a head tube length of 95 mm, a chainstay length of 438 mm, a bottom bracket drop of 27 mm, a fork offset of 51 mm, a fork top height of 557 mm, a wheelbase of 1166 mm and a bottom bracket height of 346 mm.

The Contessa Genius 910 is suitable for female riders between 160 cm and 170 cm in height and, thanks to its well-thought-out features and high-quality build, offers an excellent riding experience across a wide variety of terrains.