Scott Contessa Active 30 Cu

The "Contessa Active 30 Cu" model from Scott, released in 2024, offers a wide range of technical features that make it an attractive mountain bike for riders between 180 cm and 190 cm in height. The frame is from the Contessa Active 700/900 series and is made from 6061 alloy custom-butted tubing. It has a 135 mm OLD, a BSA73 bottom bracket shell, internal cable routing and a replaceable derailleur hanger.

The bike is fitted with Shimano hydraulic disc brakes (BR-MT200) at both the front and rear. The brake rotors are also by Shimano (SM-RT10 CL rotor) and each have a diameter of 160 mm. The drivetrain is provided by the Shimano CUES RD-U4000-GS, Shadow Type, with 9 speeds. The shift levers are Shimano CUES SL-U4000-9, which offer a 2-way release mechanism.

Front suspension is provided by a Suntour XCR32/X1-LO-R fork with hydraulic lockout and adjustable rebound damping. The fork has a travel of 100 mm. The bottom bracket is a Shimano BB-MT500, Hollowtech II, which is threaded. The crankset is a Shimano CUES FC-U6000-1 with a 32-tooth chainring. The cassette is a Shimano CUES CS-LG400-9 with a 11–46-tooth range, and the chain is a KMC X11.

The bike’s cockpit consists of a Syncros 3.0 handlebar with a width of 680 mm, a rise of 12 mm and a backsweep of 9 degrees. The grips are Syncros Women Pro Grip, and the stem is also a Syncros 3.0 with a length of 60 mm and an angle of 7 degrees. The headset is a Syncros OE Press Fit.

The wheelsets consist of Syncros X-20 Disc rims with 32 stainless steel spokes. The tyres are Kenda Booster, 2.4 inches wide with a TPI of 30. The hubs are Shimano HB TX505 at the front and Shimano FH-TX5058 at the rear.

The saddle is a Syncros Savona 2.5 V-Concept, mounted on a Syncros 3.0 seatpost with a diameter of 31.6 mm and a length of 350 mm. The total weight of the bike is 19540 g.

Further geometric data include a reach of 431 mm, a stack of 622 mm, a seat tube length of 480 mm and a top tube length of 615 mm. The head tube angle is 69 degrees, the seat tube angle is 74 degrees and the head tube length is 120 mm. The chainstay length is 450 mm, the bottom bracket drop is 60 mm, the fork offset is 51 mm and the standover height is 777 mm. The fork installation height is 501 mm, the wheelbase measures 1123 mm in total and the bottom bracket height is 316 mm.

The Scott Contessa Active 30 Cu is available at a price of 899 EUR and offers a balanced combination of high-quality components and well-thought-out geometry, ensuring a comfortable riding experience.