Scott Contessa Addict 35

The "Contessa Addict 35" model from Scott, released in 2024, is a high-quality road bike designed specifically for female riders. The frame is made from Addict Disc HMF carbon and features an endurance geometry designed for longer rides. The frame is also fitted with a replaceable derailleur hanger and internal cable routing, and is compatible with the Syncros mudguard kit. The maximum load capacity is 120 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs just 9 kg, making it a lightweight yet robust companion.

The bike is suitable for riders between 150 cm and 160 cm tall. It is fitted with Shimano hydraulic disc brakes (BR-4770) at both the front and rear, combined with 160 mm Shimano SM-RT64 CL rotors, ensuring excellent braking performance. The drivetrain consists of a Shimano Tiagra Black RD-4700-GS with 20 speeds and is operated by Shimano Tiagra ST-4720 Dual Control shifters. The front derailleur is a Shimano 105 FD-R7000 in black.

The fork on the Contessa Addict 35 is also made from Addict HMF Disc Carbon and features an eccentric carbon handlebar. The bottom bracket is a PRAXIS 86-0301 M24 BB86, and the crankset is a PRAXIS ALBA M24 with 50x34 teeth in black. The cassette is a Shimano CS-HG500 with 10 speeds and a range of 11–34 teeth, whilst the drivetrain is powered by a KMC X10 chain.

The handlebars are Syncros Creston 2.0 Compact made of aluminium with a diameter of 31.8 mm, and the stem is a Syncros RR2.0 with four bolts and a length of 83 mm. The headset is an Acros AIF-1134. The rims are Syncros Race 24 Disc, each with 28 spokes at the front and rear, made from 14G stainless steel in black. The tyres are Schwalbe ONE Fold in size 700x32C, fitted to Formula Team II Disc hubs.

The saddle is a Syncros Savona 2.5 (V-Concept) Channel, mounted on a Syncros RR1.2 seatpost measuring 27.2/350 mm. The bike has a gross weight of 18 kg. Other key dimensions include a reach of 376 mm, a stack of 518 mm, a seat tube length of 455 mm and a top tube length of 515 mm. The head tube angle is 71 degrees, whilst the seat tube angle is 75 degrees. The head tube length is 95 mm, the chainstay length is 420 mm and the bottom bracket drop is 70 mm. The fork offset is 45 mm, the top tube height is 732 mm, the fork installation height is 395 mm and the wheelbase is 997 mm. The bottom bracket height is 275 mm.

The Scott Contessa Addict 35 thus offers a balanced combination of lightness, robustness and advanced technology at a price of 2199 EUR, making it an attractive choice for ambitious female riders.