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    Category
    Crosscountry
    Weight
    31.1 lbs
    3.4
    Frame
    Aluminum
    Suntour XCT
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    27.5″
    Tektro Hydraulic Disc
    Tourney, Altus
    Drivetrain
    3 × 8
    Suspension
    Hardtail
    Front Travel
    100mm
    Brand Site

    scott-sports.com

    Summary
    The Scott Contessa 720 is a 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail women’s crosscountry bike with modest components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Contessa 720
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    Gear Range

    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)

    31 mph

    Contessa 720

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Contessa 27.5" series Alloy 6061 DB / Performance geometry Internal cable routing

    Fork

    Suntour XCT30-HLO Hyd. Lockout / 100mm travel

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano BB-UN-100 Cartridge Type

    Headset

    Ritchey LOGIC ZERO-OE

    Stem

    Syncros M3.0 / 7° / Black

    Handlebar

    Syncros M3.0 / 640mm black / 31.8mm / 12mm rise / 9° BS

    Saddle

    Syncros W 3.0

    Seatpost

    Syncros M3.0 27.2mm / 350mm / Black

    TypeRigid

    Pedals

    VP VP-536

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Altus RD-M2000 24 Speed

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano FD-TY700-TS6 / 31.8mm

    Crank

    Shimano FC-TY701 42X34X24 w/CG

    Shifters

    Shimano SL-M310-8R R-fire plus

    Cassette

    Shimano CS-HG31-8 / 11-34T

    Chain

    KMC Z-7

    Brakes

    Tektro HD-M276 / Hydr. Disc 160F/160R Rotor

    TypeTektro Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Tektro HD-M276

    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 RQR disc

    Tires

    Kenda Slant 6 2.35" / 30TPI

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