Scott Genius 930

The 2021 Scott Genius 930 is a high-quality mountain bike designed for challenging trails and varied terrain. Priced at 4,299 EUR, this bike offers a wide range of technical features that will appeal to both experienced riders and ambitious beginners.

The Genius 930’s frame is made from Genius Carbon with IMP technology and an HMF main frame. The frame features a BB92 bottom bracket and an SL 6011 aluminium swingarm. The VLK Virtual 4 Link Kinematic System ensures optimum suspension performance. The bike is compatible with both 27.5" and 29" tyres, with adjustable geometry and bottom bracket. The SW dropouts are designed for Boost standards (12x148mm), and the TBC Trunnion Box construction enhances stiffness and durability.

Weighing in at 14 kg, the Genius 930 is relatively light for a full-suspension mountain bike. The brakes consist of Shimano Deore M6120 4-piston disc brakes, fitted with a 203 mm Shimano SM-RT66 brake disc at the front and an 180 mm disc at the rear. This combination offers excellent braking power and control.

The gear system is another highlight of the Genius 930. With a Shimano XT RD-M8100 SGS Shadow Plus rear derailleur and a Shimano Deore SL-M6100-IR Rapidfire Plus shifter, the bike offers 12 gears, enabling precise and quick gear changes. The drivetrain is complemented by a KMC X12 chain.

The suspension consists of a FOX 36 Float Performance Air Grip 3 fork with 150 mm of travel and a FOX NUDE T EVOL Trunnion rear shock, which also offers 150 mm of travel. Both components feature several adjustment modes, including lockout, traction control and downhill modes, to optimally adapt the bike’s handling to the prevailing conditions.

The bottom bracket is a Shimano BB-MT500, and the crankset consists of a Shimano SLX FC-M7100-1 with a 32T chainring. The cassette is a Shimano Deore CS-M6100-12 with a 10–51-tooth range, which allows for a wide range of gear ratios.

The handlebars are Syncros Hixon 1.5 made from 7050D alloy.B., with a 12 mm rise and a width of 780 mm. The stem is a Syncros FL1.5 made from Alloy 2014, which includes an integrated spacer and a top cap. The headset is a Syncros Pro Press Fit E2.

The tyres are Maxxis Dissector at the front and Maxxis Rekon at the rear, both 2.6" in size and tubeless-ready. The wheelset consists of Syncros Revelstoke 2.5 rims, which are also tubeless-ready and fitted with Boost hubs.

The saddle is a Syncros Tofino 2.0 Regular with CRMO rails, and the seatpost is a Syncros Duncan Dropper Post 2.0, which offers different drop heights depending on frame size (100 mm for size S, 125 mm for size M and 150 mm for sizes L & XL).

In addition, the bike is fitted with a Fox 36 mudguard, which provides extra protection against dirt and water.

Overall, the Scott Genius 930 stands out thanks to its high-quality components, versatility and excellent performance, making it an outstanding choice for discerning mountain bikers.