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2021 Scott

Contessa Active 40

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

£609($817)
Weight31.5 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkSuntour XCT
Wheels27.5″ / 29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 9
GroupsetAltus
BrakesTektro Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Contessa Active 40
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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 40

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 · Daisy Hernandez

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
Specs
Build
Frame

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

BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

Suntour XCT30-HLO Hyd. Lockout / 100mm travel

Travel: 100mm

Spring Type: Coil

Bottom Bracket

Shimano BB-MT500 Hollowtech II / threaded

Headset

Syncros OE Press Fit / 1 1/8" OD 50mm / ID 44mm

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

Type: Rigid

Pedals

Feimin FP-873-ZU

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Altus RD-M2000 18 Speed

Front Derailleur

Shimano FD-M2020-TS / 31.8mm

Crank

Shimano FC-MT2102 2-piece Design / 36X22

Shifters

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

Cassette

Shimano CS-HG200-9 / 11-36T

Chain

KMC X9

Brakes

Tektro HDM276 / Hydr. Disc

Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Syncros X-20 Disc 32H / black

Spokes

14 G / stainless / black

Front Hub

Formula DC-19 FQR Disc

Rear Hub

Formula DC-25 8s RQR Disc

Tires

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

Disc Rotors

Tektro / 6 bolts / F&R 160mm

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Last updated July 17

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