Scott Contessa Spark 910

The 2021 "Contessa Spark 910" model from Scott is a high-quality mountain bike designed for discerning female riders. It is available at a price of 3,999 EUR and offers a range of impressive technical specifications and features.

The bike’s frame is made from Spark 3 Carbon with IMP Technology and an HMF Main Frame. The BB92 bottom bracket standard and the Alloy SL 6011 swingarm with SW dropouts for Boost 12x148mm ensure optimum stiffness and stability. The frame is also compatible with tyres up to 2.6 inches wide. The TBC Trunnion Box construction contributes to the frame’s robustness and durability. The bike’s total weight is 12 kg.

Shimano SLX M7100 disc brakes are fitted to provide braking performance; combined with a front Shimano SM-RT66 brake disc with a diameter of 180 mm, they offer reliable deceleration. The gear system consists of a SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain, controlled by a SRAM GX Eagle trigger shifter. This enables precise and rapid gear changes.

The suspension fork is a FOX 34 Float Performance Air Grip 3 with 130 mm of travel. It features a Kabolt 15x110 mm axle, a tapered steerer tube and a 44 mm offset. The fork offers three modes: Lockout, Traction Control and Descend, which can be adjusted via a rebound adjuster and lockout function. The rear shock is a FOX NUDE EVOL Trunnion with SCOTT Custom tuning, which also offers three modes and has 120 mm of travel.

The drivetrain consists of a SRAM GX Eagle DUB Boost crankset with a 30T chainring and a SRAM XG1275 cassette with a gear range of 10–52 teeth. The chain is an SRAM CN GX Eagle, renowned for its durability and efficiency.

The bike’s cockpit is fitted with a Syncros Fraser 1.5 handlebar made from 7050 D.B. alloy, which is 760 mm wide and features a 9° bend. The Syncros Women Pro Lock-on grips ensure a secure grip. The stem is a Syncros FL1.5 made from Alloy 2014 with integrated spacers and a top cap, a diameter of 31.8 mm and a 6° angle.

The tyres are Maxxis Rekon, 2.4 inches wide, tubeless-ready and fitted with EXO protection. The wheels are Syncros Silverton 2.5 with 25 mm tubeless-ready rims, renowned for their lightness and stability.

The saddle is a Syncros Celista 2.0 (V-Concept) Channel, which, together with the Syncros Duncan Dropper Post 2.0 seatpost, ensures comfort. The dropper post has a travel of 100 mm in size S and 125 mm in sizes M and L.

The bike is also fitted with Syncros Trail mudguards, which protect against dirt and spray.

Overall, the Contessa Spark 910 offers a balanced combination of performance, comfort and versatility, making it an excellent choice for ambitious female mountain bikers.