Scott Contessa Addict 15

The "Contessa Addict 15" model from Scott, released in 2024, is a high-quality road bike designed specifically for ambitious female cyclists. Priced at 3299 EUR, it offers a wide range of advanced technical features and a well-thought-out specification that ensures both comfort and performance.

The frame of the Contessa Addict 15 is made from Addict Disc HMF carbon and features endurance geometry optimised for long rides. The frame is also fitted with a replaceable derailleur hanger and internal cable routing, which makes maintenance easier and ensures a clean, tidy look. The bike is also compatible with the Syncros mudguard kit, offering additional protection in bad weather. The maximum load capacity is 120 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs just 8 kg, making it one of the lighter models in its class.

The braking system consists of Shimano BR-R7170 hydraulic disc brakes at both the front and rear, each with 160 mm Shimano SM-RT70 CL rotors. These offer excellent braking performance and control in a variety of conditions. The bike’s gear system is the electronic Shimano 105 Di2 RD-R7150 system with 24 gears, which enables precise and rapid gear changes. The shift levers and front derailleur are also part of the Shimano 105 Di2 system.

The Contessa Addict 15 is fitted with the Addict HMF Disc fork, featuring an eccentric carbon steerer tube ranging from 1 1/4" to 1 1/2". The bottom bracket is a Shimano BB-RS500-PB, and the crankset consists of a Shimano 105 FC-R7100 Hollowtech II with 50x34 teeth. The cassette is a Shimano CS-R7100 with a 11–34-tooth range, and the drivetrain is completed by a Shimano CN-M6100-12 chain.

The handlebars are aluminium Syncros Creston 2.0 Compact with a diameter of 31.8 mm, whilst the stem is a Syncros RR2.0 with four bolts and also a diameter of 31.8 mm. The headset is an Acros AIF-1134. The wheels are Syncros RP2.0 Disc, each with 28 spokes at the front and rear, fitted with Schwalbe ONE Fold tyres in size 700x32C.

The saddle is a Syncros Celista 2.0 (V-Concept) Cutout, mounted on a Syncros Duncan 1.0 seatpost measuring 27.2/350 mm. The bike has a packaging width of 27 mm, a packaging height of 78 mm and a packaging length of 151 mm, with the gross weight of the packaging being 15140 g.

The bike’s geometry comprises a reach of 383 mm, a stack of 529 mm, a seat tube length of 475 mm and a top tube length of 525 mm. The head tube angle is 71 degrees, the seat tube angle 75 degrees, the head tube length 105 mm and the chainstay length 420 mm. The bottom bracket drop is 70 mm, the fork offset is 45 mm, the standover height is 747 mm, the fork installation height is 395 mm and the wheelbase measures 1003 mm in total. The bottom bracket height is 275 mm.

Overall, the Scott Contessa Addict 15 is a well-designed and high-performance road bike, particularly suited to female riders between 160 cm and 170 cm in height. It offers a combination of lightness, stability and advanced technology, making it an excellent choice for ambitious female cyclists.