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2018 Scott

Contessa Genius 720

A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension women’s enduro bike with high-end components.

Weight29.5 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 150 / 150mm
ForkFox Performance Float 34
ShockFox Float DPS Performance
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetX1, GX
BrakesShimano SLX Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Handling
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Contessa Genius 720
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

25 mph

Contessa Genius 720

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Reviews

Summary

The Scott Genius is a versatile enduro bike praised for its lightweight design, adaptable wheel sizes, and innovative TwinLoc suspension system. It offers a balanced ride with improved geometry and suspension performance, making it suitable for a variety of terrains. However, some reviews note issues with the TwinLoc remote placement and component choices.

Pros
  • Lightweight design

  • Adaptable wheel sizes with flip chip technology

  • Innovative TwinLoc suspension system

  • Improved geometry for better handling

  • Versatile performance across terrains

Cons
  • TwinLoc remote placement can be inconvenient

  • Some component choices may not suit all riders

  • Integrated cockpit lacks adjustability for some

Key Quotes
29 or 27.5 plus: There are stock options with either size, but every Genius can switch between the two with the flip of a chip.
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"The big tires boost confidence, providing extra traction on technical climbs and more forgiveness through jumbled lines."
Bicycling
For a 150mm-travel bike, the 900 Tuned is seriously light (12.68kg, medium), and that’s noticeable as soon as you start turning the pedals.
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BikeRadar
Scott Genius 900 Tuned first ride review

Oct 2018 · Rob Weaver

The back end feels supportive and progressive, matching the Fox 36 fork nicely to deliver an incredibly well-balanced feel, front to rear.

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Bicycling
Scott’s Contessa Genius 720 Makes Technical Trails Feel Easier

Aug 2018 · Gloria Liu

Big tires and better suspension blew us away on this women’s trail bike—and it’s not even the most expensive model

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Singletrack World
Long Term Review: Did Wil ruin the Scott Genius 900 Tuned test bike with these 3 changes?

Jul 2018 · Wil Barrett

It’s now been six months since we first received the Scott Genius 900 Tuned longterm test bike. In that time, I’ve had plenty of opportunities to put it through its...

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MBR
Scott Genius 720 (2018) review - MBR

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.

Highs
  • Does everything very well

Lows
  • But lacks sparkle

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Mountain Bike Action
Review - Scott Genius 920

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

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off.road.cc
Scott Genius 920 review

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.

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Flow Mountain Bike
Scott Contessa Genius 720 Review, 2018 model

Dec 2017

Flow Mountain Bike reviews the new 2018 Scott Contessa Genius 720. After a month of shredding, what do we think of this women's trail bike?

Highs
  • Looks brilliant.

  • Loads of grip.

  • Excellent mix of stability and playfulness.

Lows
  • Twin Loc / dropper lever arrangement is hard for small hands.

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BIKE Magazine
First Ride: Scott Contessa Genius 710

Jul 2017

Riding the Swiss Alps on Scott's versatile new all-mountain bike, the Scott Contessa Genius 710.

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Genius Alloy SL 6011 custom butted / Virtual 4 Link Design 27.5 (2.6 & 2.8) and 29 (2.4 & 2.6) tire compatible with Geo -BB adj. TBC Trunnion box construction / Boost 148x12mm

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Fork

FOX 34 Float Performance Air Grip 3 / 3-Modes / 15x110mm QR axle / tapered steerer Reb. Adj. / Lockout / 150mm travel

Travel150mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

FOX NUDE EVOL Trunnion Contessa Custom Tune / geo adj. 3 modes: Lockout - Traction Control -Descend DPS / Reb. Adj. Travel 150 - 100 - Lockout / 185X55mm

Travel150mm

Bottom Bracket

SRAM GXP PF integrated / shell 41x92mm

Headset

Syncros FL2.0 Press Fit E2 / Tapered 1.5" - 1 1/8" OD 50/62mm / ID 44/55mm

Stem

Syncros FL1.5 / Alloy 2014 integrated Spacer & Top Cup / 31.8mm / 6° / 1 1/8"

Handlebar

Syncros FL1.5 mini Riser / Alloy 7050D.B. 12mm rise / 9° / 740mm Syncros Pro lock-on grips

Saddle

Syncros FL2.0 Women / CrMo rails

Seatpost

FOX Transfer Dropper Remote 31.6mm / S size 100mm / M 125mm / L 150mm

TypeDropper

Pedals

None included

Grips

Syncros Pro lock-on

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM GX / Eagle 12 Speed

Crank

SRAM X1 1000 Eagle GXP Boost PF QF 168 / 30T

Shifters

SRAM GX Trigger

Cassette

SRAM GX / XG1275 / 10-50 T

Chain

SRAM CN GX Eagle

Chain Guide

N/A

Brakes

Shimano SLX M7000 Disc 180mm F & R / SM-RT64 CL Rotor

TypeShimano SLX Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano SLX

Wheels
Rims

Syncros TR2.5 CL F: 15x110mm / R:12x148mm Boost 30mm Tubless ready rim 28H / XD

Spokes

Syncros

Front Hub

Syncros TR2.5 CL

Rear Hub

Syncros TR2.5 CL

Tires

Maxxis Rekon / 2.80 x 27.5 60TPI Kevlar Bead / EXO / TR Tubeless ready Front: 3C Maxx Terra / Rear: 3C Maxx Speed

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