Scott Contessa Spark RC 900 Comp

The "Contessa Spark RC 900 Comp" model from the "Scott" brand, released in 2021, is a high-quality mountain bike designed for demanding female riders. It is available at a price of 3,299 EUR and offers a wide range of technical features that ensure both performance and comfort.

The bike’s frame is made from Spark RC carbon with IMP Technology and HMF material, optimised for a 1x drivetrain. The carbon rear triangle and SW dropouts for Boost 12x148mm provide additional stability and stiffness. The TBC Trunnion Box Construction contributes to the frame’s overall strength and durability. The bike’s total weight is 12 kg, making it light and manoeuvrable.

The brakes are Shimano Deore M6100 Disc, which provide reliable stopping power. The brake rotors measure 180 mm at the front and 160 mm at the rear, ensuring effective braking performance across various types of terrain. The drivetrain is a 12-speed SRAM NX Eagle, which enables precise and responsive gear changes. The shifter is an SRAM NX Eagle Trigger, which also contributes to the efficiency of the drivetrain.

The fork is a FOX 32 Float Rhythm Grip 3 with 110 mm of travel, fitted with a 15x110 mm QR axle and a tapered steerer tube. It offers three modes (rebound adjustment, lockout and 110 mm travel) for different riding conditions. The rear shock is a FOX Float EVOL Performance Trunnion with 100 mm of travel and also three modes (Lockout, Trail, Descend), allowing for fine-tuning of the suspension.

The bottom bracket is an integrated SRAM DUB PF with a shell width of 41x92 mm. The crankset consists of a SRAM NX Eagle DUB Boost with a 30T chainring, whilst the cassette is a SRAM SX-PG1210 with a 11–50T range. The drivetrain is completed by a SRAM CN NX Eagle chain.

The handlebars are Syncros Fraser 2.0 made from 6061 alloy, T-shaped and flat with a 9° angle and a width of 740 mm. The Syncros Women Pro lock-on grips offer additional comfort. The stem is a Syncros XR2.0 with a -8° rake, integrated spacer and top cap, also made from 6061 alloy.

The headset is a Syncros Pro Press Fit with a tapered diameter of 1.5"–1 1/8". The rims are Syncros X-25 with 32 spokes and a width of 25 mm, tubeless-ready. The tyres are Maxxis Rekon Race with a width of 2.35", tubeless-ready and fitted with EXO protection.

The front hub is a Formula CL-811 with a 15x110 mm diameter, and the rear hub is a Formula CL-148S for Boost 12x148 mm. The spokes are made of black stainless steel with a diameter of 15G / 1.8 mm.

The saddle is a Syncros Celista 2.0 (V-Concept) Channel, mounted on a Syncros Duncan 2.0 seatpost with a 10 mm offset and dimensions of 31.6 x 400 mm.

In summary, the 2021 Scott Contessa Spark RC 900 Comp offers an impressive combination of high-quality materials and advanced technology, making it an excellent choice for ambitious female mountain bikers.