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Today’s Deals2017 Scott
Contessa Scale 910
A 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum frame hardtail women’s crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
| Weight | 28.4 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 100mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Float 32 |
| Wheels | 27.5″ / 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | XT, SLX |
| Brakes | Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
5'2" – 5'7"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'2"
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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Some components like brakes or drivetrain may feel cumbersome or outdated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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Feb 2017 · Rich Owen
A usefully stiff frame and bang up to date drivetrain enable you to really put the power down and hit high velocity XC speeds. Buy if you’re looking for a value-for-money XC bike for trail centre blasting
Light and stiff frame, 1x11 SRAM NX
Tyres are worth an upgrade
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.
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
Jun 2016
Check out the Scott Spark too, and our first impressions of the dual suspension brother to the Scale here: 2017 Scott Spark. New Scott Scale Dropping weight at the same time improving the comfort and handling of a new bike must be quite a tall task to pull off, but from what we’ve seen it’s …
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 DB / tapered Headtube internal cable routing / Solution geometry sporty bended top tube BB Standard: BSA, 68mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | FOX 32 Float Performance Air Grip3 3-Modes / Alloy tapered steerer Reb. Adj. / 100mm travel Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano SM-BB52 / 68mm shell |
| Headset | GW 1SI110T043003 OE integ. Tapered |
| Stem | Syncros M3.0 7° / FlipFlop / Black |
| Handlebar | Syncros M3.0 / 680mm black / 31,8mm / 12mm rise / 9° BS Grips Syncros Women Comfort, Lock-On |
| 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 / 20 Speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore FD-M618 / 31.8mm |
| Crank | Shimano FC-M627 2-piece Design 700 Series: 38x24T / 900 Series: 36x22T |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX SL-M670 Rapidfire plus / 2 way release w/gear indicator |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG50-10 / 11-36T |
| Chain | KMC X10 |
| Brakes | Shimano BR-M395 / Hydr. Disc SM-RT54 CL Rotor / 180F/160R Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano BL-M425 |
| Rims | Syncros X-20 Disc 32H / black |
|---|---|
| Spokes | 15 G / stainless / black |
| Front Hub | Formula CL51 |
| Rear Hub | Shimano FH-M4050-CL |
| Tires | Kenda Slant 6 2.1 / 60TPI |
First added February 15
Last updated February 15
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