Scott Contessa 16 2022
2022 Youth
Estimate price |
399$
Weight | 8.2 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 16" -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain Single Speed -
Brakes Coaster
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
JR16 Coaster Alloy 6061 / Bended TT Semi int. HT / Rigid Fork
Suspension Fork
BMX Type / rigid HiTen / 16" / V-Brake Pivot
Drivetrain
Cassette
18T
Crank
One Piece Crank / 28T
Bottom Bracket
Steel / loose ball bearings
Chain
KMC S1
Pedals
MARWI SP-201 / 1/2" / w/Reflector
Wheels
Front Hub
KT-183F / 20H / Nutted
Rear Hub
KT-305RB / 28H / Nutted Coaster brake
Rims
Alloy / black / 20H/28H / A/V
Spokes
15g UCP / black
Tires
Front: Kenda K841 Contact / 16x2.25", Rear: Kenda K841 Contact / 16x2.25"
Brakes
Brakes
F: V-Brake R: Coaster
Brake Levers
Kids Lever Alloy
Cockpit
Stem
Ahead / Alloy / 30mm / 25.4mm clamp
Handlebar
Junior mini Riser bar 500mm
Headset
Semi integrated 1 1/8"
Seat
Saddle
Syncros Contessa JR16
Seatpost
Alloy 26.8x200mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
About this model
Contessa 16 is part of the Scott 16 model. Scott launched 5 bikes of this model so far.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Mountain bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid Mountain bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 616$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Mountain bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 399$. Comparing the average cost of a Mountain bike to this one, you will see that Contessa 16 price is 54.39% lower.
Average weight for Mountain bikes
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Mountain bike, we get 11.4 kg (25.13 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
With a weight of 8.2 kg (18.08 lbs), Scott bike is much lighter than average. In other words, this model is 39.02% lighter than the average Mountain bike.
Contessa 16 components
Wheels
The Contessa 16 2022 bike is equipped with 16″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. The 16″ wheels are a good fit for folding bikes, BMX, or children bikes. In conclusion, they are great for flat ground or very easy trails.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Scott Contessa 16 is equipped with Coaster brakes. These brakes are pretty efficient, and they’re not so pricey. However, they have flaws, especially if the chain falls off.