Scott Contessa Spark 910

The 2022 "Contessa Spark 910" model from Scott is a high-quality mountain bike which, at a price of 4699 EUR, is positioned in the upper mid-range. It features a Spark Carbon HMF main frame with a 6011 aluminium rear swingarm. The integrated suspension technology and Flex Pivot System ensure optimal adaptation to different types of terrain. The frame offers adjustable head tube geometry and utilises the Syncros Cable Integration System. With a total weight of 12 kg and a maximum load capacity of 128 kg, the bike is both lightweight and robust.

The Contessa Spark 910 is designed for female riders between 180 cm and 190 cm in height. The braking system consists of Shimano SLX M7120 4-piston disc brakes, fitted with 180 mm Shimano SM-RT66 brake discs at the front and rear. Gear changes are handled by a SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain, which ensures precise and reliable shifting. The shifter is a SRAM GX Eagle Trigger.

The bike is fitted with a FOX 34 Float Performance Air Grip 3 fork, which offers 130 mm of travel. The rear shock is a FOX NUDE 5T EVOL Trunnion, specially tuned by Scott, with three modes: Lockout, Traction Control and Descend. The rear shock offers adjustable suspension with a travel range of 120–80 mm, as well as a lockout function.

The drivetrain consists of an SRAM GX Eagle DUB crankset with a 30T chainring and an SRAM XG1275 cassette with 10–52T. The bottom bracket is an SRAM DUB PF 92 MTB Wide.

The Contessa Spark 910’s handlebars are Syncros Fraser 1.5 DC made from 7075 aluminium, with a mini-rise and an 8-degree backsweep, and a width of 760 mm. The grips are Syncros Women Pro lock-on grips. The stem is a Syncros DC 1.5 featuring the Syncros Cable Integration System and a 0-degree angle.

The bike is fitted with Schwalbe Wicked Will tyres (29x2.4"), mounted at both the front and rear. These tyres offer a good balance of speed and grip. The wheels are Syncros Silverton 2.5-30 with a 30 mm wide tubeless-ready rim.

The saddle is a Syncros Celista 2.0 (V-Concept) Channel, mounted on a Syncros Duncan Dropper Post 2.0 seatpost, which is available in various sizes (100 mm for size S, 125 mm for size M and 150 mm for size L).

The bike’s geometry comprises a reach of 470 mm, a stack of 618 mm, a seat tube length of 490 mm and a top tube length of 613 mm. The head tube angle is 66 degrees, whilst the seat tube angle is 76 degrees. The head tube is 105 mm long, the chainstays are 438 mm long, and the bottom bracket drop is 44 mm. The top tube height is 778 mm, the fork installation height is 540 mm, the wheelbase is 1205 mm and the bottom bracket height is 332 mm.

Overall, the Scott Contessa Spark 910 offers a well-thought-out combination of high-quality components and innovative technology, making it an excellent choice for demanding mountain bike tours.