2023 Scott

Genius 940

A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with upper mid-range components.

MSRP$3,299
Weight34.8 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 150 / 150mm
ForkMarzocchi Bomber Z2
ShockX-Fusion
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetNX Eagle, SX Eagle
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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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)

25 mph

Genius 940

26 mph

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Highest gear

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Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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Rider Fit Notes
  • 6'1", size LG, Just right
Reviews
Singletrack World
Scott Genius ST 900 Tuned review

Jul 2023 · Ben Haworth

This Scott Genius ST 900 Tuned is the most Scott-ish Scott we’ve seen for quite some time. A race bike for those who like to not-race.

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Freehub
Bike Review | SCOTT Genius ST 910

Mar 2023 · Spencer Astra

The all-new Scott Genius incorporates the same bold, distinctly Swiss design as the Scott Spark 900 Tuned AXS we reviewed last year. The new bike tucks its rear shock, a trunnion-mounted Fox Float X Nude, entirely inside the frame for a package that’s both sleek and practical. Rest assured; this bike will turn heads at your local trailhead for the foreseeable future. In addition to its svelte appearance, I found the Genius to be an exceptionally capable 150-millimeter trail bike. Climbing aboard the Genius felt balanced, a sensation I attributed to its 77.2-degree seat tube angle. This bike puts you in an excellent, modern climbing position by keeping the front end planted to the ground on even the steepest uphill maneuvers. Another distinctive feature among all Scott bikes I’ve tested is the handlebar-mounted control center. The Genius has three left-hand levers: one to control the dropper and two additional levers to reduce the air volume of the shock and add a dash of compression damping to firm things up. It’s rewarding to reach for the lockout lever so easily. I’m typically a rider that reserves the lockout lever for only the most heinous road climbs but, with the Genius, I was reaching for it any chance I had—not out of necessity, but out of downright convenience.

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Pinkbike
Field Test: 2023 Scott Genius ST - Cape Not Included

Dec 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

Highs
  • Very capable descender

  • Light weight helps on the climbs

  • Futuristic looks make it stand out from the crowd

Lows
  • 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.

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Bikerumor
2023 Scott Genius gets a hidden shock for a sleek-yet-aggressive trail bike

Nov 2022 · Tyler Benedict

A longer, lower, slacker frame improved looks & handling, but it's the new rear shocks that deliver versatile ride characteristics.

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BikeRadar
Scott Genius ST 900 Tuned first ride review

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.

Highs
  • Fast and efficient uphill

  • Poppy and engaging back down

  • Clean aesthetics

Lows
  • Stiff frame/wheel/cockpit compromises hand comfort

  • Rear brake lacks oomph

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Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
The new 2023 SCOTT Genius ST Tuned 900 in review – A master of disguise

Nov 2022 · Felix Rauch

We put the brand new 2023 SCOTT Genius ST Tuned to the test, offering 160/150 mm travel, and featuring the new FOX FLOAT X Nude shock.

Highs
  • Precise handling

  • Clean looking and highly integrated frame

  • Excellent added features like the TyreWiz and the tools hidden in the axle

Lows
  • TracLoc remote isn’t the most intuitive to use

  • Flimsy tire casings that don’t live up to the bike’s potential

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MBR
Scott Genius ST 900 Tuned first ride review - MBR

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 »

Highs
  • Lightweight, precise and incredibly clean. Independent fork adjustment on ST version

Lows
  • The price. The bar and stem are slightly unforgiving

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MTB Mag
[First Look] The All New Scott Genius

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

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Genius Alloy 6061; Integrated Suspension Technology; Virtual 4 Link kinematic / Adjustable head angle; Syncros Cable Integration System; BB92 / UDH Interface / 12x148mm with 55mm Chainline

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Hanger StandardUDH

Fork

Marzocchi Z2 Air Rail; 3-Modes / 15x110mm QR axle / tapered steerer; 44mm offset / Reb. Adj. / Lockout / 150mm travel

Travel150mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

X-Fusion NUDE 5 RLX Trunnion; SCOTT custom w. travel / geo adj.; 3 modes: Lockout-Traction Control-Descend; Reb. Adj.; Travel 150-100-Lockout / T185X55mm

Travel150mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB PF 92 MTB Wide / shell 41x92mm

Headset

Syncros - Acros Angle adjust & Cable Routing HS System; +-0.6° head angle adjustment; ZS56/28.6 – ZS56/40 MTB

Stem

Syncros AM 2.0; Syncros Cable Integration System; 4° rise / 6061 Alloy / 31.8mm / 1 1/8"

Handlebar

Syncros Hixon 2.0 Alloy 6061 D.B.; 12mm Rise / back sweep 8° / 780mm; Syncros Endurance lock-on grips

Saddle

Syncros Tofino 2.5 Regular

Seatpost

Syncros Duncan Dropper Post; 31.6mm / S size 130mm / M size 150mm / L & XLsize 170mm

TypeDropper

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM NX Eagle 12 Speed

Crank

SRAM SX Eagle DUB; 55mm CL / 32T

Shifters

SRAM SX Eagle Trigger

Cassette

SRAM SX-PG1210 / 11-50 T

Chain

SRAM CN SX Eagle

Brakes

Shimano MT501 Disc

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Syncros X-30S / 32H / 30mm / Sleeve Joint

Spokes

Stainless Black 15G / 1.8mm

Front Hub

Formula CL-811 / 15x110mm

Rear Hub

Formula CL-148S / 12x148mm

Tires

Front: Maxxis Dissector / 60TPI Foldable; Tubeless Ready / EXO, Rear: Maxxis Dissector / 60TPI Foldable; Tubeless Ready / EXO

Disc Rotors

Shimano SM-RT30 CL / 203/F and 180/R

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