Genius 900 Tuned AXS
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension enduro bike with ultra high-end components.
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$8,999Weight | 28.9 lbs |
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Frame | Carbon |
Suspension | Full, 150 / 150mm |
Fork | Fox Factory Float 36 |
Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance |
Wheels | 29″ Carbon |
Drivetrain | 1 × 12 Electronic |
Groupset | X01 Eagle AXS, SRAM |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
Seatpost | Dropper |
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View ComparisonDec 2022 · Mike Kazimer
The new Scott Genius ST was the lightest, longest, and most expensive bike we had on hand for the Whistler Field Test
Very capable descender
Light weight helps on the climbs
Futuristic looks make it stand out from the crowd
Rattling dropper housing inside the large diameter downtube makes a racket.
Proprietary shock, thru-headset cable routing, and integrated cockpit can make maintenance and setup more time-consuming.
Nov 2022
A do-it-all trail mountain bike with suspension that changes travel for climbing or descending, plus gorgeous looks. What's not to like?
Nov 2022 · Tom Marvin
A stable pedalling bike that'll get you up the hills efficiently, before happily barrelling down the other side, in an aggressive, yet playful manner.
Fast and efficient uphill
Poppy and engaging back down
Clean aesthetics
Stiff frame/wheel/cockpit compromises hand comfort
Rear brake lacks oomph
Nov 2022 · Paul Burwell
It’s been five years since Scott launched a new Genius. That feels like like a lifetime, and not only in development terms compared to the current best trail bikes on the market, so what has Scott got up its sleeve (or in this case, seat tube) with the crafty new Genius? Need to know 29in wheel trail bike with 160/150mm of front and rear travel Integrated Suspension Technology with the rear shock mounted inside the frame ST version has three suspension modes: Climb, Ramp Control and Descend. Fox 36 Factory fork with Grip2 damper is NOT connected to the handlebar remote Full carbon chassis, carbon crankset, carbon wheelset and carbon one-piece handlebar. Adjustable head angle using a rotating Acros headset cup Full Syncros cable integration Bold new World Before we get into the details on the new Genius, let’s back up a bit. Scott became the majority shareholder in Bold Cycles back in 2019, as it had a unique frame design with an internal shock and some neat geometry adjustments. Bold is still running as an independent brand and came out with the new Linkin Trail last year, but Scott has spent over two years adapted the technology to suit its specific needs, the new 150mm travel Genius the fruit of those labours. There are some obvious practical benefits to hiding the shock inside the frame, but from a purely aesthetic point of view it makes the bike look incredibly clean. Apart from a little loop of brake hose and remote cable at the handlebar of the Genius ST 900 Tuned, there’s nothing to spoil that sleek silhouette. Other companies have dabbled with internal or partly hidden shocks but the rear shock on the Genius is fully housed inside the frame. To access the shock adjusters and air valve, you press on a little button on the shock door and it pops open. Even this little bit of technology is cool – it’s actually borrowed from NASCAR where it’s used to hold the bodywork on. Everything you need to make suspension adjustments – the air valve, rebound and compression dials – are just behind this door. You add air to the shock in the conventional manner but because you can’t see the O-ring, Scott has built an external sag indicator into the link, just behind the seat tube. The link is forged 7075 aluminium and features a splined axle design, almost like a BB spindle that allows Scott to run bigger bearings, which improves durability. The little sag indicator, which functions like the O-ring, is really neat too. Enclosing the shock means it’s protected from the elements, so the seals are going to last longer and even jet washing the bike doesn’t have the same consequences. Scott did hint at running rear shocks without seals for improved suspension feel, but currently it’s erring on the side of caution. We suspect that may be a feature on the next bike to get an internal shock though, and you don’t have to …Continue reading »
Lightweight, precise and incredibly clean. Independent fork adjustment on ST version
The price. The bar and stem are slightly unforgiving
Nov 2022 · Marco Toniolo
Today Scott is releasing their new Genius, an All Mountain rig with 29-inch wheels and 160 / 150mm of travel at the front and rear respectively. The thing that immediately catches the eye is the frame with the hidden shock absorber, along the lines of the Spark. Read on for a deeper dive… Geometry The bike on test is in size M. I am 179cm tall and I find myself straddling the M and L. In this case the 460mm reach was sufficient for a nice central position which, assisted by a saddle angle of 77.1° and a 440mm chain
Feb 2020 · Christoph Bayer
The SCOTT Genius 900 Tuned is a perennial contender of our group tests. That’s no wonder given that the bike was considered one of the most progressive models on the market when it was launched in June 2017. Three years have gone by since. Can the bike still convince our test crew? Click here for […]
Efficient and light-footed climber
Precise handling on the descents
Eye-catching looks
Difficult handling in demanding terrain
Tires offer little grip and puncture protection
Overall very stiff and uncomfortable
Aug 2018
Big tires and better suspension blew us away on this women’s trail bike—and it’s not even the most expensive model
May 2018 · Wil Barrett
Scott’s popular Genius has been in the lineup for no fewer than 14 years now, occupying a position smack-bang in the middle of the range between the XC-oriented Spark, and...
Frame | Genius Carbon / IMP Technology / HMX /1x optimized BB92 / Carbon SMC Link / Carbon swingarm VLK Virtual 4 Link kinematic 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 Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit |
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Fork | FOX 36 Float Factory Air / Kashima FIT4 3-Modes with low Speed adj. / Kabolt 15x110mm axle 44mm offset / tapered steerer / Reb. Adj. / Lockout 150mm travel Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
Shock | FOX NUDE TR EVOL Trunnion SCOTT custom w. travel / geo adj. 3 modes: Lockout-Traction Control-Descend custom Ramp Adjust with linear and progressive setting DPS / Kashima / Reb. Adj. Travel 150-100-Lockout / 185X55mm Travel: 150mm Spring Type: Air |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB PF integrated / shell 41x92mm |
Headset | Syncros Pro Press Fit E2 / Tapered 1.5"-1 1/8" OD 50/62mm / ID 44/56mm |
Handlebar | Syncros Hixon iC SL Carbon 12mm rise / 9° / 780mm / Syncros Pro lock-on grips |
Saddle | Syncros Tofino 1.5 Regular Titanium rails |
Seatpost | FOX Transfer Factory Dropper Post Kashima 31.6mm / S size 125mm / M & L size 150mm / XL size 175mm Type: Dropper |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle AXS / 12 Speed Wireless Electronic Shift System |
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Crank | SRAM X01 DUB Eagle Boost Carbon crankarm QF 168 / 32T |
Shifters | SRAM Eagle AXS Controller |
Cassette | SRAM XG1275 / 10-50 T |
Chain | SRAM CN XX1 Eagle |
Chain Guide | SCOTT custom |
Brakes | Shimano XTR M9120 4 Piston Disc Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Rims | Syncros Revelstoke 1.0 6 Bolt F: 15x110mm, R: 12x148mm Boost 31mm Tubeless ready carbon rim 28H / XD Driver Syncros Axle w/Removable Lever with Tool |
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Tires | Front: Maxxis Dissector / 2.6" / 60TPI Folding Bead Tubeless Ready / EXO 3C maxx Terra, Rear: Maxxis Rekon / 2.6" / 60TPI Folding Bead Tubeless Ready / EXO 3C maxx Terra |
Disc Rotors | Shimano SM-RT76 / 6 Bolt / 203/F and 180/R |
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