Scott Contessa Genius 920
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Scott’s 2021 ‘Contessa Genius 920’ model offers a wide range of technical features that make it an attractive option for mountain bike enthusiasts. The frame is made from Genius Alloy SL 6011 and is specially designed and reinforced to accommodate both 27.5” and 29” tyres. The frame design incorporates VLK Virtual 4 Link kinematics and a TBC Trunnion Box construction, which provides additional stability. The bike’s total weight is 14 kg.
Braking performance is provided by Shimano MT201 disc brakes with a 203 mm front rotor and an 180 mm rear rotor. The drivetrain is a SRAM NX Eagle 12-speed system, which enables precise and reliable gear changes. The shifter is an SRAM SX Eagle Trigger.
The front suspension consists of a Marzocchi Z2 Air Rail 3 fork with 150 mm of travel. This fork offers three modes: Reb. Adj., Lockout and 150 mm Travel. The rear shock is an X-Fusion NUDE Trunnion, which also offers three modes: Lockout, Traction Control and Descend, with 150 mm of travel.
The bottom bracket is an integrated SRAM DUB PF, whilst the crankset is an SRAM SX Eagle DUB Boost with a 30T chainring. The cassette is an SRAM SX-PG1210 with an 11–50T range, and the drivetrain uses an SRAM CN NX Eagle chain.
The handlebars are Syncros Hixon 2.0 made from 6061D alloy.B., with a width of 780 mm and a rise of 12 mm. The stem is a Syncros FL2.0 made from 6061 alloy with a 6° angle. The headset is a Syncros Pro Press Fit E2, which provides additional stability.
The rims are Syncros X-30 with 32 spokes and a width of 30 mm, which are tubeless-ready. The tyres are Maxxis Dissector 2.6" at the front and Maxxis Rekon 2.6" at the rear, both tubeless-ready and fitted with EXO protection. The front hub is a Formula CL-811 with a 15x110 mm axle, and the rear hub is a Formula CL-148S with a Boost 12x148 mm axle.
The saddle is a Syncros Savona 2.5 (V-Concept) Channel, fitted to a Syncros Duncan Dropper Post seatpost, which offers a travel of 100 mm (S), 130 mm (M) or 150 mm (L).
The price for the 2021 Scott Contessa Genius 920 is 2,499 EUR.
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Equipment
| Brakes | Shimano MT201 Disc |
| Frame | Genius Alloy SL 6011, custom butted / VLK Virtual 4-Link kinematics, compatible with 27.5" (2.6 & 2.8) and 29" (2.4 & 2.6) tyres, with adjustable bottom bracket, TBC trunnion box construction / Boost 12x148mm |
| Drivetrain | SRAM NX / Eagle 12-speed |
| Shift levers | SRAM SX Eagle Trigger |
| Number of gears | 12 |
| Fork | Marzocchi Z2 Air Rail 3, 3 modes / 15x110mm QR axle / tapered steerer, 44mm offset / rebound adjustment / lockout / 150mm travel |
| Rear shock | X-Fusion NUDE Trunnion, SCOTT custom with travel and geometry adjustment, 3 modes: Lockout, Traction Control, Descend, rebound adjustment, travel 150–100–Lockout / 185×55 mm |
| Fork travel (mm) | 150 |
| Rear shock travel (mm) | 150 |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB PF integrated / shell 41x92mm |
| Crankset | SRAM SX Eagle DUB Boost, 30T |
| Sprocket | SRAM SX-PG1210 / 11-50 T |
| Drive | SRAM CN NX Eagle |
| Headset | Syncros Pro Press Fit E2 / Tapered 1.5"–1 1/8", OD 50/62 mm / ID 44/56 mm |
| Handlebar | Syncros Hixon 2.0 / 6061D.B. alloy, 12mm rise / 9° / 780mm, Syncros Pro lock-on grips |
| Stem | Syncros FL2.0 / 6061 alloy, 6° / integrated top cap / 31.8mm / 1 1/8" |
| Saddle | Syncros Savona 2.5 (V-Concept) Channel |
| Seatpost | Syncros Duncan Dropper Post, 31.6 mm / S size 100 mm / M size 130 mm / L size 150 mm |
| Rims | Syncros X-30 / 32H / 30mm, tubeless-ready |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis Dissector / 2.6" / 60 TPI Kevlar bead, tubeless-ready / EXO; Rear: Maxxis Rekon / 2.6" / 60 TPI Kevlar bead, tubeless-ready / EXO |
| Spokes | Stainless Black 15G / 1.8mm |