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Genius LT 720 Plus
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with upper mid-range components and shimano mechanical disc brakes.
| Weight | 31.5 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 160 / 160mm |
| Fork | Fox Performance Float 36 |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | GX, NX |
| Brakes | Shimano Mechanical Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
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.
Versatile trail-oriented package
Optimized climbing efficiency
TwinLoc system for three riding modes
Lightweight and agile feel
Adjustable geometry
TwinLoc clutters the cockpit
Lacks stability on rough, high-speed downhills
May not appeal to super-aggressive riders
Heavy for some models
The Genius was engineered to be a true quiver killer.
BIKE MagazineIt’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.Bicycling
The new Genius gets a supportive four-bar suspension layout, which could hardly feel more different to the old design
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Apr 2018 · Danny Milner
The basis of the Scott Genius 720 layout comes from the Scott Spark, which means it gets an upside down shock, cradled in a Trunnion mount at the down tube.
Does everything very well
But lacks sparkle
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
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.
Nov 2017
Off to a good start! The Genius platform just underwent a huge redesign for 2018 (read all about it here in our Genius Launch piece), bringing its frame design into line with refreshed Spark. The 2018 Genius is off to a good start in Australia – Rowena Fry just claimed the Enduro National Champs on …
Jun 2017 · Iceman2058
True all-mountain versatility in a lightweight yet shred-worthy package.
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.
Oct 2016 · Wil Barrett
With fingertip control of the Genius LT's 170mm of suspension travel, is it really 2-bikes-in-1?
May 2016 · VeloNews.com
This isn’t a fat bike, but it isn’t a garden-variety trail bike either. The 27.5 x 3-inch Schwalbe Nobby Nic Evo tires look a bit grotesque, but they
| Frame | Genius LT 700 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. / 160mm rear travel BB Standard: PF30, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | FOX 36 Float Performance Air Grip 3 / 3-Modes / 15x110mm QR axle / tapered steerer Reb. Adj. / Lockout / 160mm travel Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | FOX Float Performace 3 modes / Lockout - Trail - Descend DPS / Reb. Adj. / 216x60mm Travel: 160mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM GXP PF integrated / shell 41x89.5mm |
| Headset | Syncros Comp Press Fit / Tapered 1.5" - 1 1/8" OD 50/61mm / ID 44/55mm |
| Stem | Syncros XM1.5 35mm HB diameter / 0° angle |
| Handlebar | Syncros AM2.0 mini Riser / Alloy 6061D.B. 12mm rise / 9° / 780mm Syncros Pro lock-on grips |
| Saddle | Syncros XM2.0 / CROM rails |
| Seatpost | Syncros Dropper 2.0 / YSP12 ICR / Remote 31.6mm / 120mm Type: Dropper |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX1 / 11 Speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | SCOTT Chainguide |
| Crank | SRAM Custom NX1 GXP Boost PF 30T |
| Shifters | SRAM NX1 Trigger |
| Cassette | SRAM PG1130 / 11-42 T |
| Chain | SRAM CN-PC1110 |
| Brakes | Shimano M615 Disc 203/F and 180/Rmm SM-RT64 CL Rotor Type: Shimano Mechanical Disc |
| 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 Minion DHF / 2.80 x 27.5 / 60TPI Kevlar Bead TR Tubeless ready Dual compound |
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