Scott Contessa 16 2021
2021 Youth
Estimate price |
269$
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
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 a Scott 16 model. 5 bikes variations carry this model name so far.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Mountain bikes average price
If you want an acceptable Mountain bike you should know that the average price is 616$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Mountain bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
This bike was released in 2021 and its price was 269$. If we compare this with the average Mountain bike cost we notice that the price is 129% smaller.
Mountain bikes average weight
If we make a quick analysis of the average weight of a Mountain bike, we get 11.4 kg (25.13 lbs). Having an easier bike than average will give you a great advantage on climbs. However, a heavier bike will gain more speed on descends.
Contessa 16 weighs 8.2 kg (18.08 lbs) and is much lighter than the average. To sum up, it’s 39.02% lighter than the average weight of Mountain bikes.
Contessa 16 components
Wheels
The Contessa 16 2021 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, you can use them better on-road, and less on technical terrain.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Contessa 16 has Coaster brakes. Coaster brakes are among the oldest brake types you can find on a bike. However, they have flaws, especially if the chain falls off.