Scott Genius 900 Tuned AXS

The "Genius 900 Tuned AXS" model from Scott, released in 2022, is a high-quality mountain bike available at a price of 8,499 EUR. It features a Genius Carbon frame with IMP Technology and HMX material, designed for optimised 1x drivetrain performance. The frame is fitted with a BB92 bottom bracket, a carbon SMC Link and a carbon swingarm. The VLK Virtual 4 Link Kinematic system and the TBC Trunnion Box construction ensure high stability and efficiency. The bike is compatible with both 27.5" (2.6 & 2.8) and 29" (2.4 & 2.6) tyres, with the option to adjust the Geo-BB. The SW dropouts are designed for Boost 12x148mm axles.

The bike’s maximum load capacity is 128 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs 12 kg. The bike is suitable for riders between 185 cm and 195 cm in height. The brakes are Shimano XT M8120 4-piston disc brakes, with the front brake disc measuring 203 mm and the rear brake disc 180 mm. The drivetrain consists of an SRAM X01 Eagle AXS 12-speed wireless electronic shift system, controlled by an SRAM Eagle AXS Rocker Controller.

The bike’s fork is a FOX 36 Float Factory Air with Kashima coating and FIT4 technology, offering three modes: Lockout, Traction Control and Descend. It has 150 mm of travel. The rear shock is a FOX NUDE TR EVOL Trunnion with SCOTT custom settings, also featuring three modes and a Kashima coating. The shock offers adjustable travel from 150 mm to 100 mm.

The bottom bracket is a SRAM DUB PF 92 MTB with a shell width of 41x92mm. The crankset consists of a SRAM X01 DUB Eagle carbon crankarm with a 32T chainring. The cassette is an SRAM X01 XG1295 with a gear range of 10–52T, and the drivetrain is completed by an SRAM CN XX1 Eagle chain.

The handlebars are Syncros Hixon iC SL Carbon with a 12 mm rise, a width of 780 mm and a 9-degree backsweep. The grips are Syncros Pro lock-on grips. The headset is a Syncros Pro Press Fit E2 with a tapered design (1.5"–1 1/8"). The stem length is 50 mm.

The tyres are Maxxis Dissector at the front (2.6" / 60TPI, Tubeless Ready, EXO 3C Maxx Terra) and Maxxis Rekon at the rear (2.6" / 60TPI, Tubeless Ready, EXO 3C Maxx Terra). The wheelset is a Syncros Revelstoke 1.5 with tubeless-ready rims (30 mm) and a mount for 6-bolt disc brakes.

The saddle is a Syncros Tofino 1.5 Regular with titanium rails, and the seatpost is a FOX Transfer Factory Dropper Post with Kashima coating (31.6 mm), with the size of the dropper post varying depending on frame size (125 mm for S, 150 mm for M & L, and 175 mm for XL).

The Genius 900 Tuned AXS features a well-thought-out geometry with a reach of 499 mm, a stack of 628 mm, a seat tube length of 520 mm and a top tube length of 670 mm. The head tube angle is 65 degrees and the seat tube angle is 75 degrees. The head tube is 125 mm long, the chainstay length is 438 mm and the bottom bracket drop is 28 mm. The fork offset is 51 mm, the top tube height is 774 mm and the fork installation height is 557 mm. The wheelbase measures 1271 mm in total and the bottom bracket height is 346 mm.

In summary, the Scott Genius 900 Tuned AXS offers a state-of-the-art design and top-class components for discerning mountain bikers who value