Scott Contessa Active 10 Cu

The "Contessa Active 10 Cu" model from the Scott brand from 2024 is a versatile and high-quality mountain bike that is characterised by its well thought-out equipment and solid workmanship. With a price of EUR 1099, it offers good value for money.

The frame of the bike is from the Contessa Active 700/900 series and is made from a special alloy (Alloy 6061 Custom Butted Tubing), which is known for its robustness and lightness. The frame has Boost QR 5x141mm, a tapered head tube, a BB92 bottom bracket shell and internal cable routing. The frame is also equipped with a replaceable derailleur hanger, which makes maintenance easier.

The bike is suitable for riders between 170 cm and 180 cm tall. Braking power is provided by Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc brakes at the front and rear, combined with Shimano SM-RT10 CL brake discs (180 mm at the front and 160 mm at the rear).

The gear system consists of a Shimano CUES RD-U6000-SGS rear derailleur with Shadow Type technology and offers 11 gears. The shift lever is a Shimano CUES SL-U6000-11 with a 2-way release. The drivetrain is supported by a KMC X11 chain.

The Suntour XCR32-RL-R fork with 100 mm travel, an aluminium steerer and a remote lockout ensures comfortable suspension and control on uneven terrain. The bottom bracket is a Shimano BB-MT500-PA with a housing width of 41x92mm. The crankset is a Shimano CUES FC-U6000-1 with a 32T chainring and the sprocket is a Shimano CUES CS-LG400-11 with a gradation of 11-50T.

The handlebars are a Syncros 3.0 model with a width of 680 mm, a rise of 12 mm and a backsweep of 9 degrees. The grips are Syncros Women Comfort lock-on grips. The stem is also a Syncros 3.0 model with a length of 60 mm and an angle of 7 degrees.

The bike is equipped with Syncros X-20 disc rims and black, stainless steel spokes. The tyres are Kenda Booster with a width of 2.4" and a 30 TPI carcass. The hubs are from Formula, model CL51 at the front and model CL2241 / 141QR at the rear.

The Syncros Savona 2.5 V-Concept saddle, mounted on a Syncros 3.0 seatpost with a diameter of 31.6 mm and a length of 350 mm, ensures a comfortable ride.

The gross weight of the bike is 19540 g. Other important geometric data include a reach of 419 mm, a stack of 612 mm, a seat tube length of 440 mm and a top tube length of 600 mm. The head tube angle is 69 degrees, the seat tube angle is 74 degrees, the head tube length is 110 mm, the chainstay length is 450 mm, the bottom bracket drop is 60 mm, the fork projection is 51 mm, the standover height is 750 mm, the fork height is 501 mm, the wheelbase is 1102 mm and the bottom bracket height is 316 mm.

To summarise, the Scott Contessa Active 10 Cu from 2024 offers a balanced combination of stability, comfort and performance, ideal for ambitious female mountain bikers.