Scott Contessa Active 50 EQ

The "Contessa Active 50 EQ" model from Scott, released in 2024, is a versatile and robust mountain bike designed specifically for female riders. The price for this model is 779 EUR. The frame is from the Contessa Active 700/900 series and is made from an aluminium alloy (Alloy 6061 Custom Tubing). It features internal cable routing for the gears and has a replaceable derailleur hanger. The maximum load capacity is 128 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs 14 kg.

The minimum height required to ride this bike is 160 cm, and the maximum height is 170 cm. Braking performance is provided by Clarks Clout hydraulic disc brakes at both the front and rear, each fitted with 160 mm brake discs. The rear derailleur is a Shimano Tourney RD-TX800 with 16 speeds, operated by Shimano SL-M315 shift levers with two-way release and gear indicator. The front derailleur is a Shimano FD-M315-TS with a diameter of 31.8 mm.

The bike’s fork is a Suntour XCE28 with 100 mm of travel. The pedals are Feimin FP-873-ZU and the bottom bracket is a Feimin FP.B908N with a BB73 and square taper. The crankset is a Prowheel TM-CY01 with 36×22-tooth chainrings and a chain guard. The cassette is a Sunrace CSM55 8AV with a 11–34T range, driven by a KMC Z8.3 chain.

The bike’s cockpit consists of an HL MTB-AL-312BT handlebar, which is 680 mm wide and has a 12 mm rise. The grips are Syncros Women Pro Grip. The stem is a TDS-C301-8FOV with a 10-degree angle and a length of 50 mm. The headset is a Syncros OE Press Fit with an outer diameter of 50 mm and an inner diameter of 44 mm.

The wheelsets consist of Syncros X-20 Disc rims with 32 stainless steel spokes, both front and rear. The tyres are Kenda Booster, 2.4 inches wide with 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, mounted on an HL SP C207 seatpost with a diameter of 31.6 mm and a length of 350 mm. The bike is also fitted with Syncros Fender Set MTB mudguards and a kickstand.

The bike’s geometry comprises a seat tube length of 395 mm, a top tube length of 585 mm, a head tube angle of 68 degrees and a seat tube angle of 74 degrees. The head tube length is 100 mm, the chainstay length is 435 mm, the bottom bracket drop is 44 mm and the fork offset is also 44 mm. The top tube height is 704 mm, the fork installation height is 488 mm and the wheelbase is 1115 mm. The bottom bracket height is 309 mm.

The packaging dimensions are 21 mm wide, 79 mm high and 140 mm long, with a gross weight of 19,800 g. The “Contessa Active 50 EQ” model therefore offers a balanced combination of stability, comfort and functionality for female riders within the specified size range.