Scott Genius 930

The "Genius 930" model from Scott, released in 2022, is a high-quality mountain bike designed for challenging trails and versatile use. Priced at 3999 EUR, it offers an impressive combination of advanced technology and robust features.

The Genius 930’s frame is made from Genius Carbon featuring IMP technology and an HMF main frame. The bike features a BB92 bottom bracket standard and an Alloy SL 6011 swingarm. The VLK Virtual 4 Link kinematics ensure excellent suspension performance. The frame is compatible with both 27.5" (2.6 & 2.8) and 29" (2.4 & 2.6) tyres and offers geometry adjustment at the bottom bracket. The SW dropouts are designed for Boost 12x148mm axles, and the TBC Trunnion Box construction contributes to stability.

The bike has a maximum load capacity of 128 kg and weighs 14 kg itself. It is suitable for riders between 160 cm and 170 cm in height. The brakes are Shimano MT520 4-piston disc brakes, fitted with a 203 mm Shimano SM-RT64 CL brake disc at the front and a 180 mm disc at the rear.

The drivetrain is a SRAM NX Eagle 12-speed system, operated by a SRAM SX Eagle Trigger shifter. The fork is a FOX 36 Float Rhythm Air Grip 3 with 150 mm of travel and various modes (Lockout, Trail, Descend). The rear shock is a FOX Float EVOL Performance Trunnion, also with 150 mm of travel and three modes for adapting to different types of terrain.

The drivetrain consists of an SRAM X1 Eagle DUB crankset with a 32-tooth chainring and an SRAM SX-PG1210 cassette with a 11–50-tooth range. The bottom bracket is an SRAM DUB PF 92 MTB.

Comfort and control are provided by the Syncros Hixon 2.0 aluminium handlebars, which are 780 mm wide with a 12 mm rise and a 9-degree backsweep, and the Syncros FL2.0 stem, which is 40 mm long and has a 6-degree angle. The saddle is a Syncros Tofino 2.0 Regular with CRMO rails, and the seatpost is a Syncros Duncan Dropper Post 2.5, which offers different travel lengths depending on frame size.

The wheels consist of Syncros X-30S rims, which are tubeless-ready, and Maxxis Dissector tyres at the front and Maxxis Rekon tyres at the rear, both 2.6" in size and also tubeless-ready. The hubs are by Formula (CL-811 at the front and CL-148S at the rear), and the spokes are made from black stainless steel.

Additional features include Syncros Pro Lock-on grips, a Syncros Trail Fender mudguard, and various geometry specifications such as a head tube angle of 65 degrees, a seat tube angle of 75 degrees, a top tube length of 570 mm and a wheelbase of 1166 mm.

Overall, the Scott Genius 930 offers a balanced blend of performance, comfort and versatility, making it an excellent choice for ambitious mountain bikers.