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Scott Contrail 20

Entry levelHardtailAluminium29" front, 27.5" rearReleased in 2026
Scott Contrail 20, side view
Cues Rd-u6000-sgs

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
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

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. »

Terrain
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EasyDemanding

Made for smooth ground, more than other mountain bikes.

Handling
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NimbleStable

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

Suspension

Fork travel
100 mm
Fork model
Suntour XCT30-HLO

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

Brakes

Brakes
Hydraulic disc
Brake model
Tektro HDM275
Front rotor
160 mm
Rear rotor
160 mm

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
Geometry of the Contrail 20 per size
Reach (mm) 391412429456473499
Stack (mm) 576610619633642656
Top tube (effective) (mm) 545575595625645675
Seat tube (mm) 355395440480530580
Head tube (mm) 100100110125135150
Head angle (°) 676767676767
Seat angle (°) 757575757575
Chainstays (mm) 445457457457457457
Wheelbase (mm) 1,1051,1481,1691,2021,2231,255
Front centre (mm) 664697719751772804
Standover (mm) 728767790812845878
BB drop (mm) 446060606060
BB height (mm) 309316316316316316
Fork offset (mm) 424646464646
Trail (mm) 104110110110110110
Stem (to verify) (mm) 454545607575

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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.

Specs updated on Nov 6, 2026Some values come from third-party spec databases, cross-checked with the brand where it publishes them.Report an error