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2017 Scott

Genius 720 Plus

A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components and shimano mechanical disc brakes.

Weight13.9 kg  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 130 / 140mm
ForkFox Performance Float 34
ShockFox Float DPS Performance
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetXT, Deore
BrakesShimano Mechanical Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Handling
nimblestable
Genius 720 Plus
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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)

43 km/h

Genius 720 Plus

42 km/h

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Highest gear

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Reviews

Summary

The Scott Genius is a versatile enduro bike praised for its innovative TwinLoc suspension system, offering adjustable geometry and efficient climbing capabilities. It excels in agility and handling, though some reviews note a lack of stability on high-speed descents. The bike's design caters to a wide range of trail conditions, making it a strong contender in the enduro category.

Pros
  • Versatile trail-oriented package

  • Optimized climbing efficiency

  • TwinLoc system for three riding modes

  • Lightweight and agile feel

  • Adjustable geometry

Cons
  • TwinLoc clutters the cockpit

  • Lacks stability on rough, high-speed downhills

  • May not appeal to super-aggressive riders

  • Heavy for some models

Key Quotes
The Genius was engineered to be a true quiver killer.
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It’s a strange amalgamation of a bike, seemingly cobbled together from onto which is grafted a mishmash of geometry theories, and all mated to wheels that wouldn’t look out of place on a fat bike.
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The new Genius gets a supportive four-bar suspension layout, which could hardly feel more different to the old design
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MBR
Scott Genius 720 (2018) review - MBR

Apr 2018 · Danny Milner

The basis of the Scott Genius 720 layout comes from the Scott Spark, which means it gets an upside down shock, cradled in a Trunnion mount at the down tube.

Highs
  • Does everything very well

Lows
  • But lacks sparkle

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Mountain Bike Action
Review - Scott Genius 920

Apr 2018 · McCoy

The Genius was launched back in 2004 when Scott saw the need to add a well-rounded trailbike to its lineup. Over the last 14 years the Genius has

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off.road.cc
Scott Genius 920 review

Mar 2018

Scott's all-new Genius range packs 150mm of travel into a chassis with progressive geometry and your choice of 650b or 29er wheels, both shod with extra fat rubber. This Genius 920 sits near the top of the range, using a carbon front triangle paired with an alloy rear and 29" wheels. Overall, it's a hugely impressive long travel trail bike but this particular build has a few componentry bugbears.

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Flow Mountain Bike
First Impressions: Scott Contessa Genius 720

Nov 2017

Off to a good start! The Genius platform just underwent a huge redesign for 2018 (read all about it here in our Genius Launch piece), bringing its frame design into line with refreshed Spark. The 2018 Genius is off to a good start in Australia – Rowena Fry just claimed the Enduro National Champs on …

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MTB Mag
[First Ride] The New Scott Genius

Jun 2017 · Marco Toniolo

Scott introduced the new Genius in Aosta, Italy, a place littered with the perfect trails for this type of bike: a classic trail bike. With 150mm front and rear travel, and the ability to mount 27.5 Plus or 29 tires without having to change any components, although you may want to change settings in the flip chip depending on tire width and wheel size. Details Frame material: carbon or aluminum Wheel size: 27.5 Plus and 29 Adjustable Geometry: Yes Front / Rear travel: 150 / 150mm Rear Hub Spacing: 148 × 12 Front Hub Spacing : 110 × 15 Rear Shock Size:

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Vital MTB
2018 Scott Genius 700/900 Tuned Bike

Jun 2017 · Iceman2058

True all-mountain versatility in a lightweight yet shred-worthy package.

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Mountain Flyer
Tested: Scott Genius LT 710

Dec 2016

With 170 mm of custom-tuned Fox suspension front and rear, the Scott Genius LT 710 could be forgiven if it only performed well at the bike park. But with Scott’s NUDE rear shock and TwinLoc design, which simultaneously adjust the front and rear suspension between two travel lengths and three modes with the push of a button, the Genius LT has the capacity to change on the fly from a full-on enduro bike to something that pedals more like a short travel trail bike.

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SCOTT Genius 710 Plus Review

May 2016 · Trev Worsey

The SCOTT Genius 710 Plus looked like a plumped up underdog. But is truely the potential ringer in this group. Get impressed by our review of this fun bike.

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Genius PLUS Alloy 6061 custom butted Hydroformed tubes / tapered Headtube BB92 / U-Mono Link / rear 180PM IDS SL DM dropout for 148x12mm Boost BB height adj. / Full Internal Cable Routing 130mm rear travel

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

Fork

FOX 34 Float Performance Air Grip 3 / 3-Modes / 15x110mm QR axle / tapered steerer Reb. Adj. / Lockout / 140mm travel

Travel140mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

FOX Float Performace 3 modes / Lockout - Trail - Descend DPS / Reb. Adj. / 190x50mm

Travel130mm

Bottom Bracket

Shimano BB-MT500-PA / shell 41x89.5mm

Headset

Syncros Comp Press Fit / Tapered 1.5" - 1 1/8" OD 50/61mm / ID 44/55mm

Stem

Syncros TR2.0 6061 / 3D forged / oversize 31.8mm 1 1/8" / +6° angle

Handlebar

Syncros FL2.0 mini Riser / Alloy 6061D.B. 12mm rise / 9° / 760mm

Saddle

Syncros XM2.0 / CROM rails

Seatpost

Syncros Dropper 2.0 / YSP12 ICR / Remote 31.6mm / S size 100mm / M, L & XL 120mm

TypeDropper

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano XT RD-M786 SGS DM / Shadow Plus / 20 Speed

Front Derailleur

Shimano Deore FD-M618-E / DM

Crank

Shimano FC-M627-B2 / 2-piece Design 36x22 T

Shifters

Shimano Deore SL-M610-I / Rapidfire Plus 2 way release / Ispec

Cassette

Shimano CS-HG50-10 / 11-36 T

Chain

KMC X10

Brakes

Shimano M615 Disc 180mm F & R / SM-RT54 CL Rotor

TypeShimano Mechanical Disc

Wheels
Rims

Syncros X-35 / 32H / 35mm Tubeless ready

Spokes

DT Swiss Champion Black 1.8mm

Front Hub

Shimano HB-M618-B CL / 15x110mm

Rear Hub

Shimano FH-M618-B CL / Boost 12x148mm RWS axle

Tires

Maxxis Front: Minion DHF 2.80 x 27.5 / 3C Maxx Terra Rear: Rekon 2.80 x 27.5 3C / Maxx Speed 120TPI Kevlar Bead / EXO / TR Tubeless ready

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