Scott Contessa Spark 920

The 2022 Scott Contessa Spark 920 is a high-quality mountain bike that stands out for its advanced technology and first-class specifications. Priced at 3799 EUR, this model offers a combination of performance and comfort that is suitable for both challenging trails and longer rides.

The frame of the Contessa Spark 920 consists of a Spark Carbon HMF main section with a 6011 aluminium rear triangle. This design incorporates suspension technology and features a Flex Pivot as well as an adjustable head angle. The Syncros cable integration system ensures a clean look and improved functionality. The frame is compatible with the BB92 bottom bracket standard and features a UDH interface as well as a 12x148 mm Boost rear axle with a 55 mm chainline. The maximum rider weight is 128 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs 13 kg.

The Contessa Spark 920 is designed for female riders between 170 cm and 180 cm in height. The braking system consists of Shimano MT501 disc brakes with Shimano SM-RT64 CL brake discs at the front and rear, each with a diameter of 180 mm. Gear changes are handled by the SRAM NX Eagle 12-speed system, combined with SRAM SX Eagle Trigger shift levers. This configuration offers precise and reliable gear changes, which prove particularly effective on challenging terrain.

Front suspension is provided by the RockShox Pike Select RL3 Air fork with 130 mm of travel. This fork features a custom Charger 3-mode damper, offering various settings for lockout, rebound adjustment and Trail mode. The RockShox Deluxe Select RL3 trunnion shock at the rear also offers multiple modes (Lockout, Trail, Descend) and 120 mm of travel.

The bike’s drivetrain consists of an SRAM X1 Eagle DUB crankset with a 30-tooth chainring and an SRAM SX-PG1210 cassette with a gear range of 11–50 teeth. The Syncros Fraser 2.0 DC handlebars, made from 6061 aluminium, are 760 mm wide and have an 8-degree backsweep, whilst the Syncros DC 2.0 stem is 50 mm long and supports the Syncros cable integration system.

The Syncros X-30SE rims are tubeless-ready and fitted with Schwalbe Wicked Will tyres in size 29x2.4", which provide excellent grip and control. The hubs are from Formula, with the front hub (CL-811) featuring a 15x110 mm axle and the rear hub (CL-148S) a 12x148 mm axle. The spokes are made from black anodised stainless steel.

The saddle is a Syncros Savona 2.5 (V-Concept) Channel model, mounted on a Syncros Duncan Dropper Post 2.5 seatpost, which offers a travel of 100 mm, 125 mm or 150 mm, depending on frame size.

The geometry of the Contessa Spark 920 comprises a reach of 440 mm, a stack of 608 mm, a seat tube length of 440 mm and a top tube length of 589 mm. The head tube angle is 66 degrees, the seat tube angle 76 degrees, the head tube length 90 mm and the chainstay length 438 mm. Other dimensions include a bottom bracket drop of 44 mm, a standover height of 767 mm, a fork height of 540 mm, a wheelbase of 1174 mm and a bottom bracket height of 332 mm.

In summary, the Scott Contessa Spark 920 is a versatile and high-performance mountain bike that impresses with its high-quality components and well-thought-out geometry. It offers both comfort and control for female riders looking for a reliable companion for their off-road adventures.