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2017 Scott

Contessa Genius 710 Plus

A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension women’s trail bike with upper mid-range components and shimano mechanical disc brakes.

Weight30.6 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 130 / 140mm
ForkFox Performance Float 34
ShockFox Float DPS Performance
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetXT, Deore
BrakesShimano Mechanical Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Contessa Genius 710 Plus
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

27 mph

Contessa Genius 710 Plus

26 mph

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Highest gear

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Reviews

Summary

The Scott Genius is a versatile enduro bike praised for its innovative TwinLoc suspension system, offering adjustable geometry and efficient climbing capabilities. It excels in agility and handling, though some reviews note a lack of stability on high-speed descents. The bike's design caters to a wide range of trail conditions, making it a strong contender in the enduro category.

Pros
  • Versatile trail-oriented package

  • Optimized climbing efficiency

  • TwinLoc system for three riding modes

  • Lightweight and agile feel

  • Adjustable geometry

Cons
  • TwinLoc clutters the cockpit

  • Lacks stability on rough, high-speed downhills

  • May not appeal to super-aggressive riders

  • Heavy for some models

Key Quotes
The Genius was engineered to be a true quiver killer.
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It’s a strange amalgamation of a bike, seemingly cobbled together from onto which is grafted a mishmash of geometry theories, and all mated to wheels that wouldn’t look out of place on a fat bike.
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The new Genius gets a supportive four-bar suspension layout, which could hardly feel more different to the old design
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Mountain Bike Action
Review - Scott Genius 920

Apr 2018 · McCoy

The Genius was launched back in 2004 when Scott saw the need to add a well-rounded trailbike to its lineup. Over the last 14 years the Genius has

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off.road.cc
Scott Genius 920 review

Mar 2018

Scott's all-new Genius range packs 150mm of travel into a chassis with progressive geometry and your choice of 650b or 29er wheels, both shod with extra fat rubber. This Genius 920 sits near the top of the range, using a carbon front triangle paired with an alloy rear and 29" wheels. Overall, it's a hugely impressive long travel trail bike but this particular build has a few componentry bugbears.

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Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
First Ride Review: Scott Contessa Genius 710

Aug 2017 · Catherine Smith

The Scott Contessa Genius claims to be a no compromise bike for the woman who wants to enjoy the climbs as well as the descents. We take a first look at the Contessa Genius 710 to see whether it can handle itself and how it stacks up on the trails. After the release of the […]

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BIKE Magazine
First Ride: Scott Contessa Genius 710

Jul 2017

Riding the Swiss Alps on Scott's versatile new all-mountain bike, the Scott Contessa Genius 710.

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Vital MTB
2018 Scott Genius 700/900 Tuned Bike

Jun 2017 · Iceman2058

True all-mountain versatility in a lightweight yet shred-worthy package.

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Mountain Flyer
Tested: Scott Genius LT 710

Dec 2016

With 170 mm of custom-tuned Fox suspension front and rear, the Scott Genius LT 710 could be forgiven if it only performed well at the bike park. But with Scott’s NUDE rear shock and TwinLoc design, which simultaneously adjust the front and rear suspension between two travel lengths and three modes with the push of a button, the Genius LT has the capacity to change on the fly from a full-on enduro bike to something that pedals more like a short travel trail bike.

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Flow Mountain Bike
Tested: Scott Genius 710 Plus

Jun 2016

Like any gate crasher, some just wanted it to go away. But then others were happy to have this rowdy new character join the crowd, with its unconventional approach. A year on from its arrival, the mountain bike party is still divided about the intrusion of Plus (or 6Fattie, Mid Fat, or 27+, or whatever the …

Highs
  • Line 'em, run 'em down.

  • Quite light.

  • Twinloc suspension is well suited to this format.

  • Eye opening cornering performance.

Lows
  • Long stays, if we're being picky.

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VeloNews
Scott Contessa Genius 710

May 2016 · Lennard Zinn

For all the tinkerers and micro-adjusters out there, Scott’s Contessa Genius 710 will keep you busy with myriad options for dialing in the ride. Start by

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Genius PLUS Alloy 6061 custom butted Hydroformed tubes / tapered Headtube BB92 / U-Mono Link / rear 180PM IDS SL DM dropout for 148x12mm Boost BB height adj. / Full Internal Cable Routing 130mm rear travel

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Fork

FOX 34 Float Performance Air Grip3 3-Modes Boost 15x110mm QR axle / tapered steerer Lockout / Reb. Adj. / 140mm travel

Travel140mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

FOX Float Performance / 3 modes DPS / Lockout - Trail - Descend reb. Adj. / 190X50mm

Travel130mm

Bottom Bracket

Shimano BB-MT500-PA shell 41x89.5mm

Headset

Syncros Comp Press Fit / Tapered 1.5" - 1 1/8" OD 50/61mm / ID 44/55mm

Stem

Syncros TR2.0 6061 / 3D forged / oversize 31.8mm 1 1/8" / +6° angle

Handlebar

Syncros FL2.0 mini Riser / Alloy 6061D.B. 12mm rise / 9° / 760mm

Saddle

Syncros FL2.0 Women

Seatpost

Syncros Dropper 2.0 / YSP12 ICR / Remote 31.6mm / S size 100mm / M, L 120mm

TypeDropper

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano XT RD-M786 SGS / DM Shadow Plus / 20 Speed

Front Derailleur

Shimano Deore FD-M618-E / DM

Crank

Shimano FC-M627-B2 / 2-piece Design 36x22 T

Shifters

Shimano Deore SL-M610-I / Rapidfire Plus 2 way release / Ispec

Cassette

Shimano CS-HG50-10 / 11-36 T

Chain

KMC X10

Brakes

Shimano M615 Disc 180mm F & R / SM-RT54 CL Rotor

TypeShimano Mechanical Disc

Wheels
Rims

Syncros X-35 32H / 35mm / Tubeless ready

Spokes

DT Swiss Champion Black 1.8mm

Front Hub

Shimano HB-M618-B CL / 15x110mm

Rear Hub

Shimano FH-M618-B CL / Boost 12x148mm RWS axle

Tires

Maxxis Front: Minion DHF 2.80 x 27.5 / 3C Maxx Terra Rear: Rekon 2.80 x 27.5 3C / Maxx Speed 120TPI Kevlar Bead / EXO / TR Tubeless ready

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