Scott Contessa 24 2020
2020 Youth
Estimate price |
379$
Weight | 11.5 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 24" -
Travel Front 50mm -
Fork SunTour XCT
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Groupset Tourney, Shimano -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 1 × 8 -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Contessa 24 Junior Alloy 606 / Semi int. HT Bended TT / SCOTT dropout / V-Brake
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour XCT-JR 24 50mm travel softer spring setup
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano RD-TX800 Tourney 8 Speed
Shift Levers
Shimano SL-RS45-8R Revo Shifter
Cassette
SunRace CSM55 8 Speed / 11-34T
Crank
Prowheel / Alloy Crank 140mm 32T / w/CG PVG double cover
Bottom Bracket
Feimin / BB68 / cartridge / square taper
Chain
KMC Z8.3
Pedals
MARWI SP-700 / w/Reflector
Wheels
Front Hub
KT-A55F / QR
Rear Hub
KT-A52R / QR
Rims
Alex C-1000
Spokes
15G / UCP / black
Tires
Kenda K1166 / 24x2.1.95" / 22TPI
Brakes
Brakes
LEE CHI V-Brake alloy
Brake Levers
LEE CHI BL-81G
Cockpit
Stem
LEADTEC LCS-7130 50mm / 25.4mm clamp
Handlebar
Junior Flat-Bar Alloy 560mm / Syncros Youth 100/80 Grip
Headset
Feimin FP-H807, 1 1/8" Semi Int.
Seat
Saddle
Syncros Youth
Seatpost
Alloy 26.8x300mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
About this model
Contessa 24 completes the Scott 24 model. 8 bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2020, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Scott Contessa 24 2020 has a starting price of 379$. Scott Contessa 24 disc 2020 on the other hand is the most expensive at 399$.
Safety
When cycling always take safety very seriously. Wear a helmet, obey the traffic rules and wear hi-vis clothes. In short, take care of yourself so others can take care of you.
Average price for Mountain bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Mountain bike is 616$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Mountain bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
When Scott released this model in 2020, its price was 379$. If we compare this with the average Mountain bike cost we notice that the price is 62.53% 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). 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 24 weighs 11.5 kg (25.35 lbs) and is slightly heavier than the average. In short, the average Mountain bike weight is 0.88% lower than this one.
Overview of components
Fork
The Contessa 24 comes factory-installed with the SunTour XCT fork. This has a travel range of 50mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Wheels size
When leaving the production line, the Contessa 24 model has 24″ aluminum wheels. The 24″ 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
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Contessa 24 comes with Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they have problems in wet conditions.