The Scott Contessa Spark: a women's fully in perfection
The needs of female riders were ignored for a long time. Especially in the area of full-suspension bikes, very little was offered for a long time. In recent years, these oversights have been rectified. Scott, in particular, has a wide range of Contessa bikes that fully convince. Whether you are looking for a lightweight kids' bike or a fast road bike, the Scott Contessa bikes have the right model for every need. With the light and fast Scott Contessa Spark bikes, the manufacturer offers perfect fullys for fast descents and extended tours. With plenty of suspension travel, the bikes offer sufficient reserves for daring trails and are a lot of fun on the way there. With a choice of aluminum or carbon frames and a range of different specs, the series has enough variety to meet the needs of sporty female full-suspension riders. The decision to consistently rely on 29-inch wheels, except for the 710 model, makes perfect sense. Scott is positioning the series in the All Mountain and Tour area and offers the Contessa Genius series with smaller tires for those who are crazy about off-roading. Combined with the outstanding quality of workmanship, the sporty riding position and the modern look, Scott offers coherent complete packages.
Aluminum for particularly robust bikes
Stable frames are in particular demand for full-suspension bikes. Thanks to the latest manufacturing processes, aluminum frames are now significantly lighter than before, but just as stable. The Scott Contessa Spark 930 is a full-suspension bike that is technically absolutely convincing. The chassis consists of the Rock Shox Judy Silver air suspension fork and the X-Fusion NUDE damper. The 2-speed Shimano rear derailleur is designed for sporty riders, without overwhelming them. With the hydraulic Shimano disc brake, with large 180mm discs, safety is guaranteed even on a demanding trail. The weight is very low at around 13.5 kilograms, allowing for fatigue-free tours over many kilometers. The Contessa Spark 920 model already offers a Shimano XT rear derailleur and the powerful Shimano MT500 disc brake.
The sensitive suspension, consisting of the Fox 32 Float air suspension fork and the Fox 32 Float rear shock, offers sufficient reserves for fast off-road descents. The Syncros remote-controlled dropper post and the tubeless-ready wheels turn the bike into a coherent package for ambitious female riders. The Contessa Spark 710 is the only bike in the range to use 650B tires. The combination of the Fox 34 Float air suspension fork and the Fox NUDE EVOL rear shock provides a particularly responsive suspension. The Sram GX / Eagle gear system ensures plenty of speed. This is skillfully decelerated by the Shimano MT600 brake. Weighing just 13.5 kilograms, this race fully is suitable for racing, trails and sporty tours in the all-mountain range. The successful look with understated colors and flat cockpit looks classy and sporty.
Stiffer and faster thanks to carbon
Carbon is lighter, more comfortable, but above all stiffer than aluminum. This property generally benefits most bikes, but is of course particularly beneficial for a race fully. The Scott Contessa Spark 910 is the perfect fully for women. The HMF carbon frame and the aluminum swingarm ensure maximum torsional rigidity and optimal stability. The proven suspension, consisting of the Fox 34 Float air suspension fork and the Fox NUDE EVOL damper, allows absolute control over the bike. The sporty and demanding Sram GX / Eagle gearshift allows maximum speeds.
The Fox seatpost is skillfully complemented by Syncros components, bringing the bike's total weight to just 12.4 kilograms. This bike is only beaten by the Contessa Spark 900 RC with its full carbon frame. With the Rock Shox SID RLC air suspension fork and the Fox NUDE shock, the very best suspension components are available. High-quality components, such as the elegant Sram X01 drivetrain and many carbon Syncros parts, push the weight down to an incredible 10 kilograms. A fabulous value for a fully! Tubeless Ready wheels, Syncros carbon seatpost and the thrilling Sram Level TL disc brake make it clear that this is about serious sport and functionality, not show. Visually, the bikes with the flawless carbon frames are almost dramatic. The typical Scott design and many details in contrasting colors round out the package.