Scott Contessa Spark 920

The 2021 "Contessa Spark 920" model from Scott is a high-quality mountain bike that stands out for its advanced technology and carefully selected components. The price for this model is 3,199 EUR. The bike’s frame is made from Spark 3 carbon with IMP technology and an HMF main frame, as well as an SL 6011 aluminium rear triangle. The SW dropouts are designed for Boost 12x148mm, and the bike is compatible with tyres up to 2.6 inches wide. The TBC Trunnion Box construction provides additional stability and stiffness.

The bike’s total weight is 13 kg, making it a lightweight yet robust companion for challenging trails. Braking performance is provided by Shimano MT501 disc brakes, combined with a Shimano SM-RT54 CL 180 mm front rotor. The drivetrain consists of a SRAM NX Eagle 12-speed system, operated via a SRAM SX Eagle trigger shifter, which enables precise and rapid gear changes.

The RockShox Revelation RL3 Air fork offers 130 mm of travel and is fitted with a bespoke Charger 3-mode damper. It features a 15x110 mm Maxle Lite thru-axle, a 42 mm offset and a tapered steerer tube. The fork can be adjusted via a lockout function and a rebound adjustment. The shock is a FOX Float EVOL Performance Trunnion with three modes (Lockout, Trail, Descend) and a rebound adjustment. The shock’s travel is 120 mm.

The bottom bracket is an integrated SRAM DUB PF with a shell size of 41x92 mm. The crankset consists of an SRAM X1 Eagle DUB Boost with a 30T chainring. The cassette is a SRAM SX-PG1210 with a 11–50-tooth range. Power is transmitted via a SRAM CN NX Eagle chain.

The handlebars are Syncros Fraser 2.0 made from 6061 aluminium, in a T-shaped flat profile with a 9° rise and a width of 760 mm. The grips are Syncros Women Pro lock-on grips. The stem is a Syncros FL2.0 made from 6061 aluminium with a 6° angle and an integrated top cap. It has a diameter of 31.8 mm and is suitable for a 1 1/8" steerer tube. The headset is a Syncros Pro Drop-in, tapered from 1.5" to 1 1/8", with bearings in sizes 42 mm and 52 mm.

The rims are Syncros X-25 with 32 spoke holes and a width of 25 mm; they are tubeless-ready. The tyres are Maxxis Rekon in size 2.4" with a 60 TPI Kevlar bead, also tubeless-ready and featuring EXO protection. The front hub is a Formula CL-811 with a 15x110 mm thru-axle, and the rear hub is a Formula CL-148S Boost with a 12x148 mm thru-axle. The spokes are made of black stainless steel with a gauge of 15G / 1.8 mm.

The saddle is a Syncros Savona 2.5 (V-Concept) Channel, and the seatpost is a Syncros Duncan Dropper Post 2.5 with a diameter of 31.6 mm. The dropper post travel is 100 mm for size S and 125 mm for sizes M and L.

Overall, the Scott Contessa Spark 920 offers an impressive combination of lightness, stability and state-of-the-art technology, making it an excellent choice for ambitious female mountain bikers.