Scott Contessa Active 40 Cu purple

The "Contessa Active 40 Cu purple" model from Scott, released in 2024, is a versatile mountain bike designed for female riders between 170 cm and 180 cm tall. Priced at 799 EUR, this bike offers excellent value for money.

The bike’s frame is from the Contessa Active 700/900 series and is made from 6061 custom tubing. The frame features a 135 mm OLD, a BSA73 bottom bracket and internal cable routing for the gears. It also has a replaceable derailleur hanger.

Braking power is provided by Tektro hydraulic disc brakes (HDM276) at both the front and rear, each with a 160 mm brake disc in a 6-bolt design. Gear shifting is handled by a Shimano CUES RD-U4000-GS groupset with Shadow Type technology and 9 speeds. The shift levers are also from Shimano (CUES SL-U4000-9) and offer a 2-way release mechanism.

The bike is fitted with a Suntour XCT30-HLO fork, which offers 100 mm of travel and features a hydraulic lockout function. The crankset is a Shimano CUES FC-U4000-1 with 32 teeth, and the cassette is a Shimano CUES CS-LG400-9 with a 11–46T range. Power is transmitted via a KMC X11 chain.

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. These are complemented by Syncros Women Pro grips and a Syncros 3.0 stem with a 7-degree angle and a length of 60 mm. The headset is a Syncros OE Press Fit.

The wheelsets consist of Syncros X-20 Disc rims with 32 stainless steel spokes and are painted black. The tyres are Kenda Booster, 2.4 inches wide with a TPI of 30. The hubs are by Formula: the DC-19 FQR Disc at the front and the DC-25 8s RQR Disc 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 bike’s gross weight is 19,540 grams.

The frame’s geometric specifications 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 and the chainstay length is 450 mm. Other dimensions include 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.

With these specifications, the Scott Contessa Active 40 Cu purple offers a solid package for beginners and advanced riders looking for a reliable and high-performance mountain bike.