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2019 Scott

Contessa Scale RC 900

A 27.5″ / 29″ carbon frame hardtail women’s crosscountry bike with ultra high-end components.

Weight21.2 lbs  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRockShox SID
Wheels27.5″ / 29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetX01, X1
BrakesShimano XT Hydraulic Disc
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Contessa Scale RC 900
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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

Contessa Scale RC 900

27 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'7"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'9" – 6'2"

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Summary

The Scott Scale series is celebrated as a versatile and competitive cross-country bike, offering a mix of lightweight design, efficient power delivery, and race-ready geometry. Its models, from entry-level to high-end, are praised for their aggressive, race-inspired design and the ability to grow with the rider's skills. The suspension, particularly the Fox 32 Float Rhythm fork and Twinloc lockout system, receives high marks for performance, though some note limitations in tire clearance and wet condition traction.

Pros
  • Lightweight and efficient design

  • Race-ready geometry and handling

  • Versatile platform for beginners and racers

  • High-quality suspension performance

  • Aggressive, race-inspired aesthetic

Cons
  • Limited tire clearance for wider tires

  • Tires less effective in wet conditions

  • Aluminum frame may not appeal to carbon enthusiasts

Key Quotes
The Scott Scale 950 is a gateway drug to cross-country racing.
Bicycling
If you’re a privateer racer who’s interested in an uncomplicated, no compromise race bike then it comes highly recommended from me.
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It’s the XC race bike that maintains a laser sharp focus on the task at hand, while retaining a lighter side to its personality that makes it fun and surprisingly capable too.
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BikeRadar
Scott Scale 900 WC long-term review

Jan 2020 · Joe Norledge

An uncomplicated, no compromise race bike that's ideal for the privateer racer and comes highly recommended from me.

Highs
  • Competitively light, reliable race-ready machine

Lows
  • The one-piece bar/stem combo can be limiting

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Bicycling
Scott’s Contessa Scale 900 Hardtail Keeps Things Simple

Mar 2019 · ​Selene Yeager

A crisp, clean women’s mountain bike—with SRAM NX Eagle—for XC racing and riding.

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Canadian Cycling Magazine
My bike Monday: Scott Scale 720 Plus review

Jan 2017 · Matt Stetson

Big tires expand your performance

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MBR
Scott Contessa Scale 710 (2016) review - MBR

Sep 2016 · Mountain Bike Rider

Bold, curvy and built for fun, the Scott Contessa Scale 710 is a perfect playmate for newbies and veterans alike.

Highs
  • Lightweight, compliant frame and excellent RockShox fork.

Lows
  • No clutch in the Shimano XT rear mech to help keep the chain on and prevent it whipping the stays.

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MTBR
Scott Scale XC hardtail drops significant weight

Jul 2016 · Jason Sumner

The new lighter Scott Scale goes a long way toward defining what the company is all about: racing — and winning. - Mtbr.com

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Flow Mountain Bike
Flow's First Bite: 2017 Scott Scale

Jun 2016

Check out the Scott Spark too, and our first impressions of the dual suspension brother to the Scale here: 2017 Scott Spark. New Scott Scale Dropping weight at the same time improving the comfort and handling of a new bike must be quite a tall task to pull off, but from what we’ve seen it’s …

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Scale RC Carbon / IMP technology / HMX 1x optimized / BB92 / SW dropouts for Boost 148x12mm SDS2 advanced Shock & Standing Damping System ICCR Cable routing

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Fork

RockShox SID RL3 Air custom Charger Damper with 3-Modes 15x110mm Maxle Stealth / Tapered steerer / Lockout / Reb. Adj. 100mm travel

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB PF integrated / shell 41x92mm

Headset

Syncros Pro Drop in / Tapered 1.5"-1 1/8" Bearing diameter size 42mm and 52mm

Stem

Syncros XR1.5 -8° Integrated Spacer & Top Cup 2014 Alloy / 31.8mm / 1 1/8"

Handlebar

Syncros FL1.0 Carbon T-Bar T shape Flat / 9° / 700mm Syncros Women Pro lock-on grips

Saddle

Syncros Savona 1.5 Channel / Titanium rails

Seatpost

Syncros FL1.0 carbon / 10mm offset 31.6x400mm

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM X01 / Eagle 12 Speed

Crank

SRAM X1 Carbon Eagle DUB Boost PF QF 168 / 30T

Shifters

SRAM GX Trigger

Cassette

SRAM GX / XG1275 / 10-50 T

Chain

SRAM CN GX Eagle

Chain Guide

SCOTT custom

Brakes

Shimano XT M8000 Disc 180/F and 160/R SM-RT66 Rotor

TypeShimano XT Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Syncros Silverton 2.0 6 Bolt F: 15x110mm, R: 12x148mm Boost 25mm Tubeless ready rim 28H / XD / DT RWS

Tires

Maxxis Rekon Race / 2.25" / 120TPI Kevlar Bead TR Tubeless Ready / EXO / 3C maxx Speed

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