Scott Contessa Genius 920 – Women’s Full Suspension Trail 2024

Description

Scott Contessa Genius 920 – Women’s Stealth Trail Performance

The Scott Contessa Genius 920 is a masterpiece of modern trail engineering, specifically tuned for female riders who demand versatility without compromise. Featuring Scott’s revolutionary Integrated Suspension Technology, this 150mm travel 29er hides the rear shock within the frame, protecting it from the elements while creating a sleek, futuristic aesthetic. Designed for everything from steep alpine climbs to technical forest descents, the Scott Contessa Genius 920 stands as the ultimate choice for riders seeking a balanced, high-performance trail bike that looks as fast as it feels.

Key Features of the Scott Contessa Genius 920

• Integrated Suspension Technology: Rear shock is hidden inside the frame for a lower center of gravity and superior protection.
• TwinLoc Suspension System: Handlebar-remote control that simultaneously adjusts fork and shock across three distinct ride modes.
• Contessa Solution Geometry: Specifically tuned contact points and suspension leverage for optimized female rider ergonomics.
• 160mm/150mm Travel: A generous suspension platform featuring a Marzocchi Z2 Air fork and X-Fusion NUDE 5 rear shock.
• SRAM NX/SX Eagle Drivetrain: A 12-speed gear range that provides the climbing power needed for long days in the mountains.
• Shimano 4-Piston Brakes: Reliable hydraulic stopping power with consistent performance on long, technical descents.
• Syncros Hixon Cockpit: Integrated cable routing through the headset for the cleanest cockpit in the trail category.
• Adjustable Head Angle: Easily swap headset cups to change the head angle between 64 and 65 degrees without cutting cables.
• Syncros Duncan Dropper Post: Reliable seatpost adjustment for seamless transitions between climbing and descending.
• 29-Inch Performance Wheels: High-volume Maxxis Dissector tires for maximum traction and rollover efficiency.

Innovative Integrated Frame Engineering

• The integrated suspension frame design lowers the bike’s center of gravity, resulting in incredibly stable and predictable handling.
• An internal shock access port allows for easy pressure adjustments and maintenance via a removable down tube cover.
• The stealth trail performance handling is achieved through a 6061 alloy frame that balances durability with a responsive ride feel.
• A clean cockpit cable integration system routes all lines through the stem, reducing clutter and protecting cables from damage.
• This versatile women’s trail geometry ensures the reach and standover height are perfectly suited for progressive trail riding.

TwinLoc Suspension & Trail Dynamics

• The TwinLoc suspension mastery allows riders to switch between Descend, Traction Control, and Lockout modes on the fly.
• The advanced suspension & traction control settings in Traction mode reduce travel to 100mm, perfect for technical uphill sections.
• Marzocchi Z2 Air fork performance delivers 160mm of smooth, reliable travel that absorbs big hits with ease.
• Check out technical deep dives on integrated suspension for details on service intervals and shock kinematics.
• Optimized Contessa tuned leverage rates ensure that lighter riders can utilize the full range of rear suspension travel effectively.

Efficient SRAM Eagle Drivetrain Specs

• The SRAM NX Eagle drivetrain provides a 520% gear range, ensuring you never run out of gears on steep fire road climbs.
• Shimano MT520 4-piston brakes offer the modulation needed to feather the speed on loose, off-camber trail sections.
• The reliable trail component spec includes Syncros X-30 rims which are tubeless-ready for increased grip and flat protection.
• Detailed component comparisons show the durability of the Genius 900 series hardware in muddy conditions.
• Maxxis Dissector tires with EXO casing provide a fast-rolling center tread with aggressive side knobs for maximum cornering grip.