2019 Scott

Contessa Scale 30

A 27.5″ / 29″ aluminum frame hardtail women’s crosscountry bike with mid-range components.

Weight30.4 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkSuntour XCR
Wheels27.5″ / 29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 9
GroupsetDeore, Alivio
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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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 Scale 30

27 mph

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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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Reviews
BikeRadar
Scott Scale 900 WC long-term review

Jan 2020 · Joe Norledge

An uncomplicated, no compromise race bike that's ideal for the privateer racer and comes highly recommended from me.

Highs
  • Competitively light, reliable race-ready machine

Lows
  • The one-piece bar/stem combo can be limiting

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Bicycling
Scott’s Contessa Scale 900 Hardtail Keeps Things Simple

Mar 2019

A crisp, clean women’s mountain bike—with SRAM NX Eagle—for XC racing and riding.

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Canadian Cycling Magazine
My bike Monday: Scott Scale 720 Plus review

Jan 2017 · Matt Stetson

Big tires expand your performance

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MBR
Scott Contessa Scale 710 (2016) review - MBR

Sep 2016 · Mountain Bike Rider

Bold, curvy and built for fun, the Scott Contessa Scale 710 is a perfect playmate for newbies and veterans alike.

Highs
  • Lightweight, compliant frame and excellent RockShox fork.

Lows
  • No clutch in the Shimano XT rear mech to help keep the chain on and prevent it whipping the stays.

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MTBR
Scott Scale XC hardtail drops significant weight

Jul 2016

The new lighter Scott Scale goes a long way toward defining what the company is all about: racing — and winning. - Mtbr.com

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Flow's First Bite: 2017 Scott Scale

Jun 2016

Check out the Scott Spark too, and our first impressions of the dual suspension brother to the Scale here: 2017 Scott Spark. New Scott Scale Dropping weight at the same time improving the comfort and handling of a new bike must be quite a tall task to pull off, but from what we’ve seen it’s …

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Contessa Sport 700/900 series Alloy 6061 DB / Performance geometry Internal cable routing

Fork

Suntour XCR-RL-R Remote Lockout / Reb. Adj. 100mm travel

Travel100mm

Bottom Bracket

Shimano BB-MT500 Cartridge Type

Headset

Ritchey LOGIC ZERO-OE

Stem

Syncros M3.0 / 7° / Black

Handlebar

Syncros M3.0 / 680mm black / 31.8mm / 12mm rise / 9° BS Sycros Women Comfort lock-on grips

Saddle

Syncros Savona 2.5 Channel

Seatpost

Syncros M3.0 27.2mm / 350mm / Black

TypeRigid

Pedals

VP VPE-465

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore RD-M592 18 Speed

Front Derailleur

Shimano FD-M4020 Side Swing / 31.8mm

Crank

Shimano FC-MT210 2-piece Design / 36X22

Shifters

Shimano SL-M3000-9R R-fire plus

Cassette

Shimano CS-HG200-9 / 11-34T

Chain

KMC X9

Brakes

Shimano BR-MT200 / Hydr. Disc SM-RT10 CL Rotor / 180F/160R

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano BL-MT200

Wheels
Rims

Syncros X-20 Disc 32H / black

Spokes

14 G / stainless / black

Front Hub

Shimano HB TX505

Rear Hub

Shimano FH-TX5058

Tires

Kenda Slant 6 2.35" / 30TPI

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