2021 Scott

Contessa Active 10

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

$999
Weight30.6 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkSuntour XCR Air
Wheels27.5″ / 29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 11
GroupsetXT, Deore
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Gearing

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Lowest gear

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28 mph

Contessa Active 10

27 mph

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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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Specs
Build
Frame

Contessa Active 700/900 series / Alloy 6061 Custom Butted Tubing Boost QR 5x141mm / Tapered Headtube / BB92 / PF Internal Cable Routing / replaceable hanger

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Fork

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

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

Shimano BB-MT500-PA / shell 41x92mm

Headset

Syncros OE Press Fit / Reduce 1.5"-1 1/8" OD 50/62mm / ID 44/56mm

Stem

Syncros 3.0 / 7° / Black

Handlebar

Syncros 3.0 / 680mm black / 31.8mm / 12mm rise / 9° BS Syncros Women Comfort lock-on 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 XT RD-M8000 SGS Shadow Type / 22 Speed

Front Derailleur

Shimano Deore FD-M5100 Side Swing / 31.8mm

Crank

Shimano FC-M5100-B2 2-piece Design / 36X26

Shifters

Shimano Deore SL-M5100 R-plus / 2 way release w/gear indicator

Cassette

Shimano CS-M5100-11 / 11-42T

Chain

KMC X11

Brakes

Shimano MT200 / Hydr. Disc

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Syncros X-20 Disc 32H / black

Spokes

14 G / stainless / black

Front Hub

Formula CL51

Rear Hub

Formula CL2241 / 141QR

Tires

Front: Kenda Booster 2.4" / 30TPI, Rear: Kenda Booster 2.4" / 30TPI

Disc Rotors

Shimano SM-RT10 CL / 180/F and 160/R

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