Scott Contessa Spark 930

The 2024 "Contessa Spark 930" model from Scott is a versatile mountain bike designed for challenging trails and a variety of off-road adventures. Priced at 3299 EUR, it features a range of high-quality components and technologies.

The bike’s frame is made from Spark Alloy SL 6011 and incorporates Scott’s suspension technology, which ensures optimum damping and control. The Flex Pivot and adjustable head angle allow the bike to be adapted to different riding conditions. The Syncros Cable Integration System ensures a clean look and protects the cables from external influences. The bike is fitted with a BB92 bottom bracket, a UDH interface and a 12x148mm axle with a 55mm chainline.

The bike’s maximum load capacity is 128 kg, whilst its kerb weight is 14 kg. It is suitable for female riders between 180 cm and 190 cm in height.

The brakes are Shimano MT501 Disc with Shimano SM-RT54 CL brake discs at both the front and rear, each with a diameter of 180 mm. The rear derailleur is a Shimano XT RD-M8100 SGS with Shadow Plus technology and offers 12 speeds. The shift levers are Shimano Deore SL-M6100-R Rapidfire Plus.

The RockShox Judy Silver TK Solo Air fork offers 130 mm of travel and is fitted with a 15x110 mm QR axle, a 42 mm offset and a tapered head tube. The X-Fusion NUDE 5 RLX Trunnion rear shock offers three modes (Lockout, Traction Control, Descend) and has 120 mm of travel.

The drivetrain consists of a Shimano FC-MT512-1 crankset with a 32T chainring and a Shimano Deore CS-M6100-12 cassette with a 10–51T range. The chain is a KMC X12.

The cockpit comprises a Syncros Fraser 2.0 DC handlebar made from 6061 alloy with a mini rise and an 8-degree backsweep, measuring 760 mm in width. The grips are Syncros Women Pro lock-on grips. The stem is a Syncros DC 3.0 with the Syncros Cable Integration System and has a 0-degree rise.

The wheelsets consist of Syncros X-30SE rims with 32 spokes and a width of 30 mm. The tyres are Schwalbe Wicked Will in size 29x2.4", fitted to both the front and rear. The hubs are a Shimano HB-MT410-B CL at the front and a Shimano FH-MT410-B CL at the rear.

The saddle is a Syncros Savona 2.5 (V-Concept) Channel, mounted on a Syncros Duncan Dropper Post 2.5 seatpost with a 150 mm adjustment range.

The bike’s geometry comprises a reach of 470 mm, a stack of 618 mm, a seat tube length of 490 mm, a top tube length of 613 mm, a head tube angle of 66 degrees, a seat tube angle of 76 degrees, a head tube length of 105 mm, a chainstay length of 438 mm, a bottom bracket drop of 44 mm, a top tube height of 778 mm, a fork offset of 130 mm, a wheelbase of 1205 mm and a bottom bracket height of 332 mm.

In summary, the Scott Contessa Spark 930 offers a balanced combination of performance and comfort, ideal for ambitious female riders looking for a reliable and versatile mountain bike.