Scott Contessa Speedster 25

The "Contessa Speedster 25" model from Scott, released in 2024, is a versatile and high-performance bike available at a price of 1399 EUR. The bike’s frame is made from Speedster Disc / 6061 D.Butted Alloy and features endurance geometry and internal cable routing. It is also compatible with the Syncros mudguard kit. The maximum load capacity is 120 kg, whilst the bike itself weighs 10 kg.

The Contessa Speedster 25 is designed for female riders between 170 cm and 180 cm in height. The braking system consists of Tektro MD-C511 mechanical disc brakes at the front and rear, fitted with Tektro TR-160-35 rotors with a diameter of 160 mm. The gear system is provided by a Shimano Sora RD-R3000-GS 18-speed rear derailleur, controlled by Shimano Sora ST-R3000 Dual Control shift levers. The front derailleur is also a Shimano Sora FD-R3000.

The fork on this model is a Speedster HMF Disc with an eccentric carbon steerer tube. The bottom bracket is a Shimano BB-ES300, whilst the crankset is an FSA CK-617ST with 50x34T. The cassette is a Shimano CS-HG400 with 9 speeds and a range of 11–32T. Power is transmitted via a KMC X9 chain.

The cockpit consists of a Syncros RR 2.0 S-Compact handlebar with a diameter of 31.8 mm and a Syncros RR2.5 stem, which also has a diameter of 31.8 mm and uses four bolts. The headset is an Acros AIF-1133, and the stem length is 93 mm.

The wheels are fitted with Syncros Race 24 rims, each with 28 spokes at the front and rear. The hubs are Formula Team II CL Disc with 28 holes. The tyres are Schwalbe Lugano, sized 700x32C. The saddle is a Syncros Savona 2.5 (V-Concept) Channel, and the seatpost is a Syncros RR2.5 measuring 27.2/350 mm.

The packaging dimensions are 28 mm wide, 88 mm high and 172 mm long, with a gross weight of 17000 g. The geometry specifications include a reach of 391 mm, a stack of 572 mm, a seat tube length of 540 mm and a top tube length of 554 mm. The head tube angle is 73 degrees, the seat tube angle is 74 degrees and the head tube length is 143 mm. The chainstay length measures 425 mm, the bottom bracket drop is 70 mm, the fork offset is 45 mm, the standover height is 800 mm, the fork installation height is 395 mm and the wheelbase is 1016 mm. The bottom bracket height is 275 mm.

Overall, the Scott Contessa Speedster 25 offers a balanced blend of performance and comfort, ideal for female cyclists looking for a reliable and versatile road bike.