The Contessa line is a no compromise group of products for serious female cyclists. These bikes are adapted to rider needs with the same high end equipment found on men’s bikes. Whether you’re a recreational rider or a racer, there’s a Contessa bike for you.For Women who move. TwinLoc technology : All of the Contessa full suspension models feature the new handlebar mounted TwinLoc control lever, allowing the rider to keep both hands on the handlebars while selecting the desired travel settings or fully locking the suspension. Riders can switch between full travel, Traction Mode (on Nude TC and Equalizer2 equipped models), and complete lock out of both the fork and the shock.
Key Features : - Frame: Contessa Spark alloy 6061
- Fork : Rock Shox Recon Gold RL Solo Air
- Shock: DT Swiss M210
- Group set: Shimano SLX / Deore
- Brakes: Shimano BR-M445 disc
- Scott Team-CL / Shimano FH-RM65-CL hubs, Alex XC44 disc rims
The Scott Contessa Spark Womens 2011 Features are:Frame: Scott Spark Alloy 6061 DB hydrofrom monocoque tubes with replaceable hanger / sealed aircraft bearings /110mm rear travel / optimised SLS kinematic
Rear Shock: DT Swiss M210 / Air / reb. Reb with Lockout
Fork: Rock Shox Recon Gold RL Solo Air Alloy steerer / Air Spring / Lockout reb. Adj. / 120 mm travel
Headset: Ritchey OE 1 1/8 inch semi integrated 44/50mm
Stem: Scott Comp OS oversize 31.8mm 1-1/8 inch / 6 degree angle
Speed: 27
Front Mech: Shimano Deore FC-M591 / 34.9mm clamp
Rear Mech: Shimano SLX RD-M662 SGS Shadow Type
Chainset: Shimano Deore FC-M590 2-piece Design 44x32x22 T
Bottom Bracket: Shimano Cartridge / 68mm shell
Cassette: Shimano CS HG-50 -9 11-32 T
Chain: Shimano CN-HG53
Front Brake: Shimano BR-M445 Disc 180mm Rotor
Rear Brake: Shimano BR-M445 Disc 160mm Rotor
Rims: Alex XC-44 Disc 32H / Eyelets / white
Front Hub: Scott Team Disc CL
Rear Hub: Shimano FH-RM 65-CL
Tyres: Schwalbe Rocket Ron 26 x 2.1 / 50EPI Performance Series Front Schwalbe Rocket Ron 26 x 2.1 / 50EPI Performance Series Rear
Seatpost: Scott Comp, 31.6mm
What is a Full Suspension Bike?
Theyre designed for a variety of off-road uses: cross-country, trail riding, free riding, downhill riding and north shore riding. They improve comfort, control and efficiency by keeping the wheels in contact with the trail more. This translates to a smoother, faster ride. Suspension travel can range widely with shorter travel more suited to cross-country and the longer travel for DH and Free ride. They can be referred to as FS, full suspension or dual suspension.