Scott Genius 920

The 2021 Scott Genius 920 is a high-quality mountain bike that stands out for its advanced technology and excellent specifications. The price for this model is 5,299 EUR.

The Genius 920’s frame is made from Genius Carbon featuring IMP technology and an HMF main frame. The BB92 bottom bracket standard and the SL 6011 aluminium rear triangle with VLK Virtual 4 Link kinematics offer high stiffness and durability. The frame is compatible with both 27.5" (2.6 & 2.8) and 29" (2.4 & 2.6) tyres and features Geo-BB adjustment. The SW dropouts are designed for Boost 12x148mm, and the TBC trunnion box construction provides additional stability. The bike’s total weight is 13 kg.

The braking system consists of Shimano XT M8120 4-piston disc brakes, fitted with a 203 mm Shimano SM-RT66 brake disc at the front and an 180 mm Shimano SM-RT66 brake disc at the rear. The drivetrain features the Shimano XT RD-M8100 SGS Shadow Plus system with 12 speeds, controlled via Shimano XT SL-M8100-IR Rapidfire Plus shift levers with Ispec EV clamps.

The front fork is a FOX 36 Float Performance Elite Air FIT4 with three modes and adjustable low-speed damping. It features a Kabolt 15x110 mm axle, a 44 mm offset, a tapered steerer tube and offers 150 mm of travel. The rear shock is a FOX NUDE TR EVOL Trunnion, which has also been customised by Scott and offers three modes (Lockout, Traction Control and Descend) as well as a custom Ramp Adjust function. The shock’s travel is also 150 mm.

The bottom bracket is a Shimano SM-BB71-41A with a shell width of 41x92mm. The crankset consists of a Shimano XT FC-M8100-1 Hollowtech 2 with a 32T chainring. The cassette is a Shimano XT CS-M8100-12 with a range of 10–51 teeth, whilst the chain is a Shimano SLX CN-M7100.

The handlebars are Syncros Hixon 1.5 made from 7050D.B. alloy, with a rise of 12 mm, a backsweep of 9° and a width of 780 mm. The grips are Syncros Pro lock-on grips. The stem is a Syncros FL1.5 made from Alloy 2014 with an integrated spacer and top cap, a diameter of 31.8 mm, an angle of 6° and a height of 1 1/8".

The headset is a Syncros Pro Press Fit E2, which tapers from 1.5" to 1 1/8" and has an outer diameter of 50/62 mm and an inner diameter of 44/56 mm. The tyres are Maxxis Dissector at the front (2.6", tubeless-ready, EXO 3C maxx Terra) and Maxxis Rekon at the rear (2.6", tubeless-ready, EXO 3C maxx Terra). The wheels are Syncros Revelstoke 2.0 with a tubeless-ready rim diameter of 30 mm and Boost axles (front: 15 x 110 mm, rear: 12 x 148 mm).

The saddle is a Syncros Tofino 2.0 Regular with CRMO rails, whilst the seatpost is a FOX Transfer Performance Elite Dropper Post, the travel of which varies depending on frame size (S: 125mm, M & L: 150mm, XL: 175 mm). To protect against dirt, the bike is fitted with a Fox 36 mudguard.

In summary, the Scott Genius 920 offers an outstanding riding experience thanks to its top-class components and well-thought-out design, making it ideal for challenging mountain bike tours and adventures.