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Contessa Solace 35
A carbon frame women’s endurance bike with mid-range components and tektro rim brakes.
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| Weight | 18.4 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | Tiagra |
| Brakes | Tektro Rim |
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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Apr 2017 · Aoife Glass
A smooth ride that helps you cruise along from A to B in comfort. Buy if you value a comfortable and stable ride above all else
Powerful braking, comfortable vibration-damping carbon frame
Bulky hoods, one of the heavier bikes at this price point
Feb 2017 · Marc Abbott
Quick handling and indisputably comfortable, the Solace is almost the ideal sportive machine
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 …
Jun 2015 · Stu Kerton
Beautiful frame that offers comfort and performance in equal measure. Upgrade the wheels and tyres for even more speed
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 HMF IMP Carbon technology Road solution geometry BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | Solace HMF Flatmount 1 1/8" Carbon steerer / Alloy Dropout |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-RS500-PB |
| Headset | Syncros Integrated |
| Stem | Syncros RR2.0 1 1/8" / four Bolt 31.8mm |
| Handlebar | Syncros RR2.0 Anatomic 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Syncros FL2.5 Women |
| Seatpost | Syncros FL2.0 10mm offset 27.2/300mm Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra Black RD-4700-GS 20 Speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Tiagra FD-4700 |
| Crank | Shimano Tiagra FC-4700 Compact Hyperdrive 50x34 T |
| Shifters | Shimano Tiagra ST-4700 Dual control 20 Speed |
| Cassette | Shimano CS-HG500-10 Speed 11-32 |
| Chain | KMC X10 |
| Brakes | Shimano Tiagra BR-4700 Super SLR Dual pivot/ Tektro 541 direct mount rear Type: Tektro Rim |
| Rims | Syncros Race 22 Front 24 / 28 Rear |
|---|---|
| Spokes | 14G Stainless Black 2mm |
| Front Hub | Formula Race 22 20 H |
| Rear Hub | Formula Race 22 24 H |
| Tires | Continental Grand Sport Race Fold 700×25C |
First added February 15
Last updated February 15
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