LONG-TERM Rider
SARAH’S SCOTT CONTESSA RANSOM 910 £4,949
Sarah’s got her first 29er and is looking to get it race-ready
Scott’s Contessa Ransom features the same geometry as the standard (unisex) model. Having raced a Ransom last year, for a feature in MBUK 368, I knew the size and dimensions would suit me. What’s new for me is riding it on 29in wheels though (the Ransom family of bikes is designed to fit both 650b and 29in wheels).
The Contessa version is expensive, but comes specced with women’s-specific Syncros grips and a Fox Nude shock that’s tuned for female riders. And, obviously, it comes in a different colour. I’m not so keen on the somewhat stereotypical paint job, but it’s equipped with some decent parts and an aggressive 170mm of travel, so I reckon I’ll get over Scott’s colour choice quickly. I’m sure I’ll benefit from the generous travel and 29er hoops this year. The Contessa Ransom is hopefully going to be my weapon of choice for several races, both in and outside of the UK, and I’m expecting to see some benefits from the bigger wheels when rolling through chunky rock gardens
