Reviewed: Scott Contessa Genius 710

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Build: 17.2/20Climbing: 11.3/15Descending: 13.2/15Value: 12.6/15Handling: 13.1/15Pedaling response: 12.1/15Aesthetics: 3.9/5

Overall: 83.4/100

For all the tinkerers and micro-adjusters out there, Scott’s Contessa Genius 710 will keep you busy with myriad options for dialing in the ride. Start by adjusting the Fox 34 Float 150mm-travel fork using three ride settings — open, medium, and firm — to suit your terrain. Next, check out the custom Fox Nude rear shock that works with Scott’s TwinLoc system for adjusting both front and rear shocks while keeping your hands on the handlebars. One click of the TwinLoc switch puts the rear shock into traction mode while keeping the fork fully open. Two clicks of the switch locks out both front and rear shocks simultaneously.

But there’s more. You can change the bike’s geometry by raising or lowering the bottom bracket height using a shock mount chip. By removing and flipping the chip, you can affect the bike’s BB height by 7mm, which then changes the head tube angle by 0.5 degrees. The size …

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