Scott Sub Cross 50 Lady

The 2022 "Sub Cross 50 Lady" model from Scott is a versatile and robust bike designed specifically for women. Priced at 699 EUR, it offers excellent value for money. The bike’s frame is made from Sub Cross Alloy 6061 with custom butted tubing and a rigid geometry that ensures a comfortable riding position. The maximum rider weight is 128 kg, whilst the bike’s own weight is 13 kg.

Optimal braking performance is provided by Tektro HDM275 hydraulic disc brakes with 160 mm rotors at the front and rear. The gear system consists of a Shimano Tourney RD-TX800 with 24 speeds, controlled by Shimano SL-M315-8 shift levers with gear indicator. The front derailleur is a Shimano FD-TY710 with a diameter of 34.9 mm. The rigid steel fork contributes to the bike’s stability and durability.

The “Sub Cross 50 Lady” is designed for female riders between 180 cm and 190 cm tall. The pedals are Feimin FP-803, and the bottom bracket is a Feimin FP-B908N cartridge type. The Shimano FC-TY301 crankset features three chainrings (48x38x28) and a chain guard (CG). The cassette is a Sunrace CSM55 8AV with a 11-34T range, and the drivetrain uses a KMC Z-8.3 chain.

The handlebars for the women’s version are a JD-HB-TR28AL, 660 mm wide with a 15-degree backsweep. The JD-ST161A stem has a 7-degree angle and a length of 90 mm. The headset is a Syncros OE Press Fit with dimensions of 1 1/8", OD 50 mm / ID 44 mm.

The rims are Syncros X-20 Disc with 32 spokes in black, fitted with Kenda Booster tyres in size 700x45C and a TPI of 30. The front and rear hubs are Formula DC-19 FQR Disc and Formula DC-25 RQR Disc respectively, whilst the spokes are made of black stainless steel. The saddle is a Syncros UC3.0W, mounted on an HL-SPC207 seatpost with a diameter of 31.6 mm and a length of 350 mm.

The frame geometry offers a comfortable riding position: The reach is 376 mm, the seat tube length is 500 mm and the top tube length is 575 mm. The head tube angle is 70 degrees, the seat tube angle is 72 degrees, and the head tube length is 155 mm. The chainstay length is 456 mm, the bottom bracket drop is 56 mm, and the fork offset is 43 mm. The top tube height is 696 mm, the fork installation height is 469 mm, and the wheelbase is 1083 mm in total. The bottom bracket height is 406 mm.

Overall, the Scott Sub Cross 50 Lady offers solid specifications and well-thought-out geometry, making it an ideal companion for urban riding as well as light off-road adventures.