Scott Genius ST 900 Tuned

The 2024 Scott Genius ST 900 Tuned is a state-of-the-art mountain bike which, at a price of 8,999 EUR, is positioned in the premium segment. The bike’s frame is made from Genius Carbon HMX and utilises Integrated Suspension Technology as well as Virtual 4 Link kinematics. This design features an adjustable head tube angle and the Syncros Cable Integration System, which ensures clean cable routing. The bottom bracket is a BB92, and the bike features a UDH interface as well as a 12x148mm axle with a 55mm chainline.

The bike’s maximum load capacity is 128 kg, whilst its kerb weight is 13 kg. The bike is suitable for riders between 180 cm and 190 cm in height. The front and rear brakes are Shimano XTR M9120 4-piston disc brakes, fitted with a 203 mm Shimano SM-RT76 brake disc at the front and an 180 mm Shimano SM-RT76 brake disc at the rear.

The drivetrain is a wireless electronic SRAM X01 Eagle AXS 12-speed system, controlled by the SRAM GX Eagle AXS Rocker Controller. The fork is a FOX 36 Float Factory Grip 2 Air with Kashima coating and offers 160 mm of travel. The rear shock is a FOX FLOAT X NUDE Factory EVOL Piggy Back Trunnion, also with a Kashima coating, and has an adjustable travel range from 150 mm to 100 mm.

The drivetrain consists of an SRAM X01 DUB Eagle carbon crankset with a 32T chainring and an SRAM X01 XG1295 cassette with a range of 10–52 teeth. The handlebars are Syncros Hixon iC Carbon, 780 mm wide with a 25 mm rise. The grips are Syncros Endurance lock-on grips.

The wheelset consists of Syncros Revelstoke 1.0-30 CL carbon rims, which are tubeless-ready, and DT Swiss Ratchet hubs. The tyres are Maxxis Minion DHF at the front and Maxxis Dissector at the rear, both tubeless-ready and featuring EXO 3C maxxTerra technology.

The saddle is a Syncros Tofino 1.5 Regular with titanium struts, and the seatpost is a Syncros Duncan Dropper Post 1.5, which offers a travel of up to 200 mm depending on frame size. The bike also features Syncros Fork Fender mudguards.

The bike’s geometry comprises a reach of 485 mm, a stack of 644 mm, a seat tube length of 440 mm and a top tube length of 631 mm. The head tube angle is 64 degrees, the seat tube angle is 77 degrees, and the chainstay length is 440 mm. Other dimensions include a bottom bracket drop of 33 mm, a fork offset of 44 mm, a standover height of 754 mm, a fork installation height of 571 mm and a wheelbase of 1263 mm. The bottom bracket height is 343 mm.

In summary, the 2024 Scott Genius ST 900 Tuned offers an impressive combination of advanced technology, high-quality components and well-thought-out geometry, making it an excellent choice for discerning mountain bikers.