Scott Contessa Active 50 pink

The “Contessa Active 50 pink” model from Scott, released in 2024, is an attractive mountain bike designed specifically for women. Priced at 699 EUR, it offers good value for money for both beginners and more experienced riders.

At the heart of the bike is the frame from the Contessa Active 700/900 series, made from robust 6061 alloy custom tubing. The frame features a 135mm OLD BSA73 bottom bracket and internal cable routing for the gears, ensuring a clean, tidy appearance. The frame is also fitted with a replaceable derailleur hanger. The bike’s maximum load capacity is 128 kg, whilst it weighs 14 kg.

The frame geometry is designed for riders between 150 cm and 160 cm in height. The Suntour XCE28 suspension fork, with 100 mm of travel, ensures comfort and control on uneven terrain.

Braking performance is provided by Tektro HDM276 hydraulic disc brakes, fitted to both the front and rear, each with 160 mm brake discs. These brakes offer reliable and consistent braking power in a variety of conditions.

The groupset consists of Shimano components. The model is fitted with a Shimano Tourney RD-TX800 rear derailleur, offering 16 gears. The Shimano SL-M315 shift levers feature an R-fire plus function with 2-way release and an integrated gear indicator. The front derailleur is a Shimano FD-M315-TS, suitable for a 31.8 mm diameter.

The drivetrain comprises a Feimin FP.B908N bottom bracket with a square taper and a Prowheel TM-CY01 crankset with 36x22 teeth and a chain guard. The cassette is a Sunrace CSM55 8AV with a 11–34T range, and the chain is a KMC Z8.3.

The handlebars, an HL MTB-AL-312BT, are 680 mm wide and have a 12 mm rise. They are paired with Syncros Women Pro grips. The stem (TDS-C301-8FOV) is 50 mm long and has a 10-degree angle.

The wheelsets consist of Syncros X-20 Disc rims with 32 spokes, paired with Kenda Booster tyres in size 2.4" and a TPI of 30. The hubs are Formula models: 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 an HL SP C207 seatpost with a diameter of 31.6 mm and a length of 350 mm.

The bike’s packaging dimensions are 21 mm wide, 81 mm high and 141 mm long, with a gross weight of 19,160 g. The geometry specifications include a reach of 402 mm, a stack of 552 mm, a seat tube length of 355 mm and a top tube length of 560 mm. The head tube angle is 68 degrees, and the seat tube angle is 74 degrees. The head tube length is 95 mm, the chainstay length 435 mm, the bottom bracket drop is 44 mm and the fork offset is also 44 mm. The top tube height is 678 mm, the fork installation height is 468 mm and the wheelbase is 1087 mm. The bottom bracket height is 309 mm.

Overall, the Scott Contessa Active 50 in pink offers a well-thought-out design and high-quality components that are suitable for both everyday use and more demanding off-road rides.