Scott Contessa Active 40 blue

The "Contessa Active 40 blue" model from Scott, released in 2024, is a versatile mountain bike characterised by its robust construction and high-quality components. The price of this bike is 799 EUR.

The frame of the Contessa Active 40 is part of the Contessa Active 700/900 series and is made from a special alloy (Alloy 6061 Custom Tubing). This gives the frame a high degree of stability and durability. The frame has a 135 mm OLD, a BSA73 bottom bracket shell, internal cable routing for the gears and a replaceable derailleur hanger. The bike’s maximum load capacity is 128 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs 14 kg.

This model is suitable for people between 170 cm and 180 cm in height. The Tektro HDM276 hydraulic disc brakes ensure reliable braking performance at both the front and rear. The brake discs each have a diameter of 160 mm and are secured using a 6-bolt system.

The gear system consists of a Shimano Altus RD-M2000 rear derailleur with 18 speeds. The shift levers are Shimano SL-M2010 R-Fire Plus with a two-way release and a gear indicator. The front derailleur is a Shimano FD-M2020-TS with a diameter of 31.8 mm. The fork, a Suntour XCT30-HLO, offers 100 mm of travel and features a hydraulic lockout function.

Further technical features include Feimin FP-873-ZU pedals, a Shimano BB-MT500 bottom bracket with Hollowtech II technology, and a PROWHEEL VORTEX-551-TT crankset with a two-piece design and a gear ratio of 36x22. The cassette is a Shimano CS-HG200-9 with a 11-36T range, and the chain is a KMC X9.

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 Pro Grips. The stem is 60 mm long and has a 7-degree angle. The headset is a Syncros OE Press Fit with a diameter of 1 1/8 inches.

The rims are Syncros X-20 Disc models with 32 spokes, and the tyres are Kenda Booster with a width of 2.4 inches and a TPI of 30. The hubs are Formula DC-19 FQR Disc at the front and Formula DC-25 8s RQR Disc at the rear.

The saddle is a Syncros Savona 2.5 V-Concept, and the seatpost is a Syncros 3.0 with a diameter of 31.6 mm and a length of 350 mm.

The frame geometry comprises a seat tube length of 440 mm, a top tube length of 600 mm, a head tube angle of 69 degrees, a seat tube angle of 74 degrees, a head tube length of 110 mm, a chainstay length of 450 mm, a bottom bracket drop of 60 mm, a fork offset of 51 mm, a top tube height of 750 mm, a fork installation height of 501 mm, a wheelbase of 1102 mm and a bottom bracket height of 316 mm.

The bike’s packaging dimensions are 22 mm wide, 81 mm high and 140 mm long. The gross weight of the packaged bike is 18,800 g. The reach is 419 mm and the stack is 612 mm.

In summary, the Scott Contessa Active 40 blue offers excellent value for money and is ideal for female riders looking for a reliable and well-equipped mountain bike.