
Scott Contrail 20

Scott Contrail 20
hardtail mountain bike, aluminium frame, 29" front, 27.5" rear wheels, 1×11 drivetrain, entry level equipment
Key specs
- Model year
- 2026
- Weight
- 14.37 kg
- Frame
- Aluminium
- Suspension
- Hardtail, 100 mm
- Fork model
- Suntour XCT30-HLO
Tube Contrail à épaisseurs variables en aluminium 6061
Suntour XCT30-HLO, Plongeurs noirs, Réglage du rebond, Système de blocage
- Wheelset
- 29" front, 27.5" rear · Alexrims X-20 Disc; 32H
- Drivetrain
- 1×11
- Groupset
- Shimano CUES 11v
- Brake model
- Tektro HDM275
- Seatpost
- Rigid · HL SP C212; 31.6mm, 350mm, Black
Shimano CUES RD-U6000-SGS, Type Shadow, 11 vitesses / Shimano CUES SL-U6000-11
Freins à disque hydrauliques Tektro HDM275
Character
The bike at a glance: the ground it is made for, how it handles, its gears and its equipment, beside the other bikes of its kind.
« Mountain bike made for very smooth ground, very stable, entry-level equipment. »
Made for smooth ground, more than other mountain bikes.
Steadier at speed than most other mountain bikes.
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Spec sheet
Every value is read on the brand’s page; hover it to see its source and date.
Ride type
- Discipline
- Being updated
- Suspension
- Hardtail
Frame and fork
- Frame
- Aluminium
- Axles
- Quick-release
- Bottom bracket
- Feimin FP.B908N; BB73, square taper
- Cable routing
- Internal
Tube Contrail à épaisseurs variables en aluminium 6061
Contrail Alloy 6061 Custom Butted Tubing, BSA73, Internal Cable Routing, QR Axle 5x135mm, replaceable hanger
Internal Cable Routing
Suspension
- Fork travel
- 100 mm
- Fork model
- Suntour XCT30-HLO
Suntour XCT30-HLO, Plongeurs noirs, Réglage du rebond, Système de blocage
Drivetrain
- Groupset brand
- Shimano
- Groupset
- Shimano CUES 11v
- Shifting
- Mechanical
- Chainrings
- 1
- Gears at the back
- 11
- Chainring teeth
- Prowheel C10Y-NW Steel, 30T
- Cassette
- Shimano CUES CS-LG400-11, 11-50T
- Rear derailleur
- Shimano CUES RD-U6000-SGS
- Shifters
- Shimano CUES SL-U6000-11, 2 way release
Shimano CUES RD-U6000-SGS
Shimano CUES RD-U6000-SGS, Type Shadow, 11 vitesses / Shimano CUES SL-U6000-11
Shimano CUES RD-U6000-SGS; Shadow Type, 11 Speed Shimano CUES SL-U6000-11, 2 way release
Brakes
- Brakes
- Hydraulic disc
- Brake model
- Tektro HDM275
- Front rotor
- 160 mm
- Rear rotor
- 160 mm
Freins à disque hydrauliques Tektro HDM275
Freins à disque hydrauliques Tektro HDM275
Wheels and tyres
- Wheel size
- 29" front, 27.5" rear
- Wheelset
- Alexrims X-20 Disc; 32H
- Rims
- Aluminium
- Tyres
- Maxxis Rekon Race 2.4" DUAL 60TPI
Cockpit and seatpost
- Seatpost
- Rigid
- Handlebar width
- 720 mm
- Handlebar
- HL MTB-AL-312BT, 720mm, black, 12mm rise; DDK Grip
- Stem
- HL TDS-C342-8FOV, 10°, 31.8, Black
- Seatpost model
- HL SP C212; 31.6mm, 350mm, Black
Weight
- Weight
- 14.37 kg
- Weighed with pedals
- no
- Max total weight
- 130 kg
Geometry
- Geometry size
- M
- Stack
- 618.5 mm
- Reach
- 429.2 mm
- Head angle
- 67 °
- Seat angle
- 75 °
- Chainstays
- 457 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1,169.4 mm
- Bottom bracket drop
- 60 mm
Spec sheets read at: scott-sports.com
Geometry
6 sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL.
| Geometry of the Contrail 20 per size | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach (mm) | 391 | 412 | 429 | 456 | 473 | 499 |
| Stack (mm) | 576 | 610 | 619 | 633 | 642 | 656 |
| Top tube (effective) (mm) | 545 | 575 | 595 | 625 | 645 | 675 |
| Seat tube (mm) | 355 | 395 | 440 | 480 | 530 | 580 |
| Head tube (mm) | 100 | 100 | 110 | 125 | 135 | 150 |
| Head angle (°) | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 |
| Seat angle (°) | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| Chainstays (mm) | 445 | 457 | 457 | 457 | 457 | 457 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,105 | 1,148 | 1,169 | 1,202 | 1,223 | 1,255 |
| Front centre (mm) | 664 | 697 | 719 | 751 | 772 | 804 |
| Standover (mm) | 728 | 767 | 790 | 812 | 845 | 878 |
| BB drop (mm) | 44 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| BB height (mm) | 309 | 316 | 316 | 316 | 316 | 316 |
| Fork offset (mm) | 42 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 |
| Trail (mm) | 104 | 110 | 110 | 110 | 110 | 110 |
| Stem (to verify) (mm) | 45 | 45 | 45 | 60 | 75 | 75 |
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Who is it for?
The sports the brand announces, and the features that go with them.
Cycling
- Suspension: Hardtail
- Fork travel: 100 mm
- Wheel size: 29" front, 27.5" rear
Frequently asked questions
Is the Scott Contrail 20 a hardtail or a full suspension?
Hardtail, according to the brand.
How much travel does the Scott Contrail 20 fork have?
100 mm, according to the brand.
Does the Scott Contrail 20 come with a dropper post?
Seatpost: Rigid, according to the brand.