Scott Contessa Scale 930

The "Contessa Scale 930" model from Scott, released in 2022, is a high-quality mountain bike that stands out for its precise build quality and well-thought-out specifications. Priced at 1399 EUR, it offers excellent value for money.

The bike’s frame is made from Scale Alloy 6061 custom butted tubing and features Boost 12x148mm, a tapered head tube, a BB92 bottom bracket and internal cable routing. The frame is also fitted with a replaceable derailleur hanger. The bike’s maximum load capacity is 128 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs just 12 kg.

The Contessa Scale 930’s specifications are equally impressive. It is designed for female riders between 170 cm and 180 cm in height. The brakes are Shimano MT201 disc brakes, combined with Shimano SM-RT10 CL brake discs (180 mm at the front and 160 mm at the rear). The drivetrain consists of a Shimano SLX RD-M7100 SGS, Shadow Plus with 12 speeds, and is operated by the Shimano Deore SL-M6100-R Rapidfire Plus shifter.

The RockShox Judy Silver TK Solo Air fork offers 100 mm of travel and features a 15x110 mm QR axle, a 42 mm offset and a tapered steerer tube. It is also equipped with a rebound adjustment function and lockout. The bottom bracket is a Shimano BB-MT500-PA with a shell width of 41x89.5 mm, and the crankset is a Shimano FC-MT511-1 with a 30T chainring. The cassette is a Shimano Deore CS-M6100-12 with a range of 10–51T, and the drivetrain is powered by a KMC X12 chain.

The handlebars are Syncros Alloy 6061, T-shape flat, with a 9° backsweep and a width of 700 mm. The stem is also made from Syncros Alloy 6061, has a diameter of 31.8 mm and an angle of 6 degrees. The headset is a Syncros OE Press Fit E2, which is tapered (1.5"–1 1/8").

The rims are Syncros / 32H, and the tyres are Maxxis Rekon Race with a width of 2.25" and a 60 TPI casing. The hubs are a Shimano HB-MT410-B CL at the front and a Shimano FH-MT410-B CL at the rear, both to the Boost standard (15x110 mm at the front and 12x148 mm at the rear) and fitted with Micro Spline. The spokes are made of black stainless steel (15G / 1.8mm).

The saddle is a Syncros Savona 2.5 (V-Concept) Channel, fitted to a Syncros seatpost measuring 31.6x400mm. Further geometric data include a reach of 422 mm, a stack of 605 mm, a seat tube length of 440 mm, a top tube length of 600 mm, a head tube angle of 70 degrees, a seat tube angle of 74 degrees, a head tube length of 100 mm, a chainstay length of 440 mm, a bottom bracket drop of 58 mm, a fork offset of 51 mm, a top tube height of 776 mm, a fork installation height of 501 mm, a wheelbase of 1118 mm and a bottom bracket height of 312 mm.

In summary, the 2022 Scott Contessa Scale 930 offers a balanced combination of lightness, stability and performance, ideal for ambitious female riders looking for a reliable mountain bike.