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2018 Scott

Genius 700 Ultimate

A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with ultra high-end components.

Weight25.8 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 150 / 150mm
ForkFox Factory Float 34
ShockFox Float DPS Performance
Wheels27.5″ Carbon
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetXX1, XX1 Eagle
BrakesSRAM Guide Ultimate Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
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Handling
nimblestable
Genius 700 Ultimate
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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)

26 mph

Genius 700 Ultimate

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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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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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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Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
SCOTT Genius 700 Ultimate review

Dec 2017 · Christoph Bayer

The engineers of the all-new SCOTT Genius 700 Ultimate have pulled out all the tricks. The bike not only looks outrageously good, but it’s also record-breakingly light too. Its top spec and potent geometry, on paper the Genius promises to be a grin-inducing machine – we couldn’t wait to test it out on the trail!

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Dirt Mountainbike
Scott Genius 700 tuned

Jun 2017 · Smurf

The world's lightest long travel trail bike?

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MTBR
2018 Scott Genius first look

Jun 2017 · Saris Mercanti

With 150mm of travel front and rear, the Genius sits squarely in the sweet spot for most riders. For 2018, it's also received a number of key updates, including the capability to be run 29er, 27.5 or 27.5 plus. - Mtbr.com

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Vital MTB
2018 Scott Genius 700/900 Tuned Bike

Jun 2017 · Iceman2058

True all-mountain versatility in a lightweight yet shred-worthy package.

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Genius Carbon / IMP technology / HMX /1x optimized BB92 / Carbon swingarm Virtual 4 Link Design 27.5 (2.6 & 2.8) and 29 (2.4 & 2.6) tire compatible with Geo -BB adj. SW dropouts for Boost 12x148mm TBC Trunnion box construction

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Fork

FOX 34 Float Factory Air / Kashima FIT4 3-Modes with low Speed adj. / 15x110mm QR axle tapered steerer / Reb. Adj. / Lockout / 150mm travel

Travel150mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

FOX NUDE EVOL Trunnion SCOTT custom w. travel / geo adj. 3 modes: Lockout - Traction Control -Descend DPS / Kashima / Reb. Adj. Travel 150 - 100 - Lockout / 185X55mm

Travel150mm

Bottom Bracket

SRAM GXP PF integrated / shell 41x92mm

Headset

Syncros FL1.5 Press Fit E2 / Tapered 1.5" - 1 1/8" Ti bearing OD 50/62mm / ID 44/56mm

Stem

incl

Handlebar

Syncros Hixon iC SL Carbon 12mm rise / 9° / 760mm / Syncros Pro lock-on grips / Garmin mount

Saddle

Syncros FL1.0 SL / Carbon rails

Seatpost

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

TypeDropper

Pedals

None

Grips

Syncros Pro Lock-On

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM XX1 / Eagle 12 Speed

Front Derailleur

SCOTT Chainguide

Crank

SRAM XX1 Eagle GXP Boost PF Carbon crankarm QF 168 / 32T

Shifters

SRAM XX1 Trigger

Cassette

SRAM XX1 / XG1299 / Gold / 10-50 T

Chain

SRAM PCXX1 Gold Eagle

Chain Guide

Scott top guide, direct mount

Brakes

SRAM Guide Ultimate Disc 180mm F & R / Centerline CLX Rotor

TypeSRAM Guide Ultimate Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM Guide Ultimate

Wheels
Rims

DT Swiss XMC 1200 Carbon Spline CL F: 15x110mm, R: 12 x 148mm Boost 30mm Tubless ready rim / 28H / XD DT RWS w/Removable Lever with Tool

Spokes

DT Swiss XMC 1200 Carbon Spline CL wheelset

Front Hub

DT Swiss XMC 1200 Carbon Spline CL wheelset, XD driver, 15x110mm front / 12x148mm rear, DT RWS with removable lever with tool

Rear Hub

DT Swiss XMC 1200 Carbon Spline CL wheelset, XD driver, 15x110mm front / 12x148mm rear, DT RWS with removable lever with tool

Tires

Maxxis Rekon / 2.80 x 27.5 / 120TPI Kevlar Bead EXO / TR Tubeless ready Front: 3C Maxx Terra / Rear: 3C Maxx Speed Syncros Eco Sealant

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