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Contessa Scale 720
A 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum frame hardtail women’s crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
| Weight | 28.9 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 100mm |
| Fork | RockShox 30 Silver TK |
| Wheels | 27.5″ / 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 3 × 10 |
| Groupset | XT, Deore |
| Brakes | Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
4'11" – 5'5"
5'2" – 5'7"
5'4" – 5'10"
5'7" – 6'1"
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Summary
The Scott Scale is a lightweight and responsive hardtail mountain bike, praised for its excellent handling and comfort. It features progressive geometry and efficient 29-inch wheels, making it versatile for cross-country and trail riding. While it excels in acceleration and traction, some models may have minor issues with tire grip or suspension sensitivity.
Lightweight and stiff frame
Excellent handling and responsiveness
Good traction and comfort
Versatile for various riding conditions
Value-for-money in some builds
Tire grip can be limited, especially in wet conditions
Suspension sensitivity may not be ideal on small bumps
Some components like brakes or drivetrain may feel cumbersome or outdated
A singletrack blaster with an XC pedigree
BikeRadarTraction is king when it comes to larger tires.
Canadian Cycling MagazineThis thing is incredibly fast, the responsiveness is superb.
Flow Mountain BikeIt’s basically a riot to ride
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Jan 2017 · Matt Stetson
Big tires expand your performance
Sep 2016 · Mountain Bike Rider
Bold, curvy and built for fun, the Scott Contessa Scale 710 is a perfect playmate for newbies and veterans alike.
Lightweight, compliant frame and excellent RockShox fork.
No clutch in the Shimano XT rear mech to help keep the chain on and prevent it whipping the stays.
Aug 2016 · Guy Kesteven
Scott’s agile, lightweight plus-bike crushes conventional hardtails and its own poor spec on rough trails. Buy if you want a lightweight, upgradeable, plus-size hardtail at a great price
Super light, power efficient, agile and upgradeable frame that’ll also take 29er Boost wheels. Schwalbe’s plus tyres add a hovercraft float and rough trail tailwind without stubborn steering
Very poor fork spec for the money (but you can’t actually tell on the trail). The Fox forked, SRAM 1x11 driven 710 Plus is significantly better if you can afford an extra £600
Jul 2016 · Jason Sumner
The new lighter Scott Scale goes a long way toward defining what the company is all about: racing — and winning. - Mtbr.com
Feb 2016
We’ve had a ball riding this thing, one of the few bikes that actually makes you laugh out loud as you blast about the trails with a grin on your face, so forgive us is we repeat ourselves here, we may be using the word ‘fun’ quite a bit. What’s Plus? In a nutshell it’s …
A fun loving hardtail.
SO MUCH TRACTION.
Beautiful frame.
Needs tubeless tyres and a dropper post badly.
Not amazing value.
Oct 2015 · McCoy
If you are looking for every bit of efficiency that you can get from a hardtail...
Jun 2015 · Chipps
A race-ready hardtail for less than £1,500? Scott delivers with the Scale 740
| Frame | Contessa Race 700/900 series 6061 Alloy D.B. / internal cable routing Solution geometry, sporty bended top tube BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | Rock Shox 30 Silver TK Solo Air / Alloy steerer PopLoc Lockout / Reb. Adj. 100mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano SM-BB52 / 68mm shell |
| Headset | GW 1SI110 OE integ. |
| Stem | Syncros M3.0 7° / FlipFlop / Black |
| Handlebar | Syncros M3.0 / 680mm black / 31,8mm / 12mm rise / 9° BS Grips Syncros Women Comfort |
| Saddle | Syncros XR 2.5 Women |
| Seatpost | Syncros M3.0 27.2mm / 350mm / Black Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Wellgo M-248DU |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT RD-M781-SGS Shadow Type / 30 Speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore FD-M610 / 31.8mm |
| Crank | Shimano FC-M622 2-piece Design / 40x30x22 |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore SL-M610 Rapidfire plus / 2 way release w/gear indicator |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG50-10 / 11-36T |
| Chain | KMC X10 |
| Brakes | Shimano BR-M365 / Hydr. Disc SM-RT10 CL Rotor / 180F/160R Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano BL-M365 |
| Rims | Syncros X-20 Disc 32H / black |
|---|---|
| Spokes | 14 G / stainless / black |
| Front Hub | Formula CL51 |
| Rear Hub | Shimano FH-M3050-CL |
| Tires | Kenda Slant 6 2.1 / 30TPI |
First added February 15
Last updated February 15
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