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Contessa Solace 15 disc
A carbon frame women’s endurance bike with high-end components and shimano xtr hydraulic disc brakes.
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| Weight | 18.2 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 11 |
| Groupset | Ultegra |
| Brakes | Shimano XTR Hydraulic Disc |
Summary
The Scott Solace is praised for its balance between comfort and performance, making it an ideal choice for endurance riding. It features high-quality components and a design that absorbs road imperfections, though some riders may find certain aspects like the saddle or hoods less comfortable. The bike is often compared to more race-oriented models for its efficient power transfer and smooth ride.
High-quality components and design
Excellent balance between comfort and performance
Smooth ride quality with effective vibration absorption
Reliable Shimano groupset and hydraulic disc brakes
Some components like the saddle and hoods may not suit all riders
Can feel heavy on steep climbs
Lacks the lively acceleration of more race-oriented bikes
The Contessa Solace 15 truly is a standout machine
Cycling WeeklyQuick handling and indisputably comfortable, the Solace is almost the ideal sportive machine.
CyclistIt’s a bike that you could comfortably ride for hours and hours.
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Jan 2016 · Hannah Bussey
A women's specific bike that aims to balance power and comfort
Shimano Ultegra throughout
Performance
Good looks
Women’s specific
Rear brake position requires expert set-up
Nov 2015 · Tyler Benedict
In some respects, the road bike category is getting more diversified, what with gravel and adventure bike joining the endurance, fondo, crit and racing road bikes on the showroom floor lately. In others, it’s consolidating with the clever use of design and materials to produce bikes like the Scott Solace that excel across a wide …
Aug 2015 · Warren Rossiter
One of the best new disc machines, with only a couple of spec niggles holding it back
Jun 2015 · Stu Kerton
Beautiful frame that offers comfort and performance in equal measure. Upgrade the wheels and tyres for even more speed
May 2015 · Peter Stuart
With a strong pedigree in endurance bikes, Scott has a lot to live up to with the new Solace frame.
Aug 2014
<p>The Scott Solace exists in both women’s and men’s models. It’s a model designed to be fast, with comfort elements, allowing the infrequent weekend rider to progress into the occasional weekday morning, and even through to riding every morning. CyclingTips’ Caz Whitehead put the Scott Contessa Solace through its paces and wrote this review. Before …</p>
| Frame | Contessa Solace Disc HMF IMP Carbon technology Road solution geometry |
|---|---|
| Fork | Solace HMF Flatmount Disc 1 1/8" Carbon steerer / Alloy Dropout |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano SM-BB72-41 |
| Headset | Syncros Integrated |
| Stem | Syncros RR2.0 1 1/8" / four Bolt 31.8mm |
| Handlebar | Syncros RR2.0 Anatomic 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Syncros FL2.0 Women |
| Seatpost | Syncros FL1.0 Carbon 10mm offset 27.2/300mm Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra RD-6800-GS 22 Speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Ultegra FD-6800 |
| Crank | Shimano Ultegra FC-6800 GREY Hollowtech II 50x34 T |
| Shifters | Shimano ST-RS685 Disc Dual control 22 Speed |
| Cassette | Shimano 105 CS-5800 11-32 |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG601-11 |
| Brakes | Shimano BR-RS805 Hyd Disc 160/F and 160/Rmm SM-RT99 CL Rotor Type: Shimano XTR Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Syncros RP2.0 Disc 28 Front / 28 Rear |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Syncros RP2.0 |
| Front Hub | Syncros RP2.0 Disc |
| Rear Hub | Syncros RP2.0 Disc |
| Tires | Continental Grand Sport Race Fold 700×28C |
First added February 15
Last updated February 15
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