2020 Scott

Contessa Active 30

A 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum frame hardtail women’s crosscountry bike with mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price

$699
Weight31.2 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkSuntour XCR
Wheels27.5″ / 29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 9
GroupsetDeore, Altus
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Terrain
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Handling
nimblestable
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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)

28 mph

Contessa Active 30

27 mph

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Highest gear

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Sizing
XS

4'11" – 5'5"

SM

5'2" – 5'7"

MD

5'4" – 5'10"

LG

5'7" – 6'1"

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Scott’s Contessa Active 50 Reminds Us What a Thrill Off-Roading Can Be

Feb 2020

This affordable women’s hardtail brought us back to the whimsical days of childhood riding and exploring.

Highs
  • Affordable beginner mountain bike

  • Sturdy, stable ride

Lows
  • A bit heavy

  • Stiff saddle

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Contessa Active 700/900 series / Alloy 6061 Custom Butted Tubing OLD 135mm / BSA73 Internal Cable Routing / replaceable hanger

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

Suntour XCR32-RL-R Remote Lockout / Reb. Adj. 100mm travel

Travel100mm

Bottom Bracket

Shimano BB-MT500 Hollowtech II / threaded

Headset

Ritchey LOGIC ZERO-OE

Stem

Syncros 3.0 / 7° / Black

Handlebar

Syncros 3.0 / 680mm black / 31.8mm / 12mm rise / 9° BS Syncros Women Pro grip

Saddle

Syncros Savona 2.5 V-Concept

Seatpost

Syncros 3.0 31.6mm / 350mm / Black

TypeRigid

Pedals

VP VP-536

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore RD-M592 18 Speed

Front Derailleur

Shimano FD-M2020-TS / 31.8mm

Crank

Shimano FC-MT210-2 2-piece Design / 36x22

Shifters

Shimano SL-M2010-9R R-fire plus / 2 way release w/gear indicator

Cassette

Shimano CS-HG200-9 / 11-36T

Chain

KMC X9

Brakes

Shimano BR-MT200 / Hydr. Disc SM-RT10 CL rotor / 160F/160R

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano BL-MT200

Wheels
Rims

Syncros X-20 Disc 32H / black

Spokes

14 G / stainless / black

Front Hub

Shimano HB TX505

Rear Hub

Shimano FH-TX505-8

Tires

Kenda Booster 2.4" / 30TPI

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