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Scott Contrail 30 vs Sunn Exact S3

Scott Contrail 30, side view

Scott

Contrail 30

Sunn Exact S3, side view

Sunn

Exact S3

Cross-countryHardtailAluminium29"2027
Entry levelCross-countryHardtailAluminium2026

Close on the specs and the list price: here are their 13 differences, line by line.

Scott Contrail 30, side viewScottScott Contrail 30
Sunn Exact S3, side viewSunnSunn Exact S3

At a glance

  • Scott Contrail 30 is 700 g lighter than Sunn Exact S3 (brand figures).
  • Sunn Exact S3 has the shorter lowest gear: 7 km/h at 90 rpm, against 9 km/h.
  • Scott Contrail 30 is the newer model (2027).
Key specs5 differences
Model year 2027 2026
Weight 14.3 kg °Value not published by the brandBest of the comparison 15 kg +700 g
FrameSame for all Aluminium
As printed

Material: Aluminium

 Aluminium °Value not published by the brand
SuspensionSame for all Hardtail, 100 mm
As printed

Type Vering: Hardtail

 Hardtail, 100 mm °Value not published by the brand
Wheelset 29" 29" · MACH 1 ER20 DISC, 19MM
DrivetrainSame for all 1×9 1×9
GroupsetSame for all Shimano Cues Shimano Cues
As printed

SHIMANO CUES RD-U4000, SHADOW, 9V

Brake model Tektro TKD 176 SHIMANO MT200 160/160
Seatpost HL SP C207 Rigid · AL 6061 27.2X350MM °Value not published by the brand
Fork model–Not given SR SUNTOUR XCM 32 DS, 100MM

Prices

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Scott Contrail 30

Scott Contrail 30

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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.

  • Contrail 30 · Mountain bike rather for smooth ground, short gearing.
  • Exact S3 · Mountain bike made for very smooth ground, very stable, short gearing, entry-level equipment.
Terrain
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EasyDemanding

Gearing

Speed in the lowest and the highest gear at 90 rpm: lower on the left climbs easier, higher on the right goes faster.

  • Scott Contrail 309 km/h - 37 km/h
  • Sunn Exact S37 km/h - 31 km/h
Easiest gear (climbing)Hardest gear (descending)
Scott Contrail 30Sunn Exact S3other cross-country mountain bikes

Components and specs

Every spec line by line; the higher range of a component is marked. The technical groups are folded.

Ride type
DisciplineSame for all Cross-country °Value not published by the brand Cross-country
Frame and fork
Bottom bracket Feimin FP.B908N, BB73, square taper –Not given
Suspension
Fork travelSame for all 100 mm 100 mm
Drivetrain3 differences
Groupset brandSame for all Shimano Shimano
As printed

SHIMANO CUES RD-U4000, SHADOW, 9V

Shifting–Not given Mechanical °Value not published by the brand
As printed

SHIMANO CUES RD-U4000, SHADOW, 9V

ChainringsSame for all 1 1
Gears at the backSame for all 9 9
Chainring teeth Prowheel C10Y-NW, 32T Steel Shimano CUES FC-U4000-1 32T
Cassette Shimano Cues CS-LG300, 9-Speed 11-46T SHIMANO CS-LG300-9 11-46T
Rear derailleur Shimano Cues SHIMANO CUES RD-U4000, SHADOW, 9V °Value not published by the brand
Shifters Shimano Cues With Display –Not given
Brakes
BrakesSame for all Hydraulic disc
As printed

Tektro TKD 176, 2-Piston, 160mm Rotor, Hydraulic

 Hydraulic disc °Value not published by the brand
As printed

Shimano Disque hydraulique

Wheels and tyres2 differences
Wheel sizeSame for all 700c / 29" 700c / 29"
Rims–Not given Aluminium °Value not published by the brand
Tyres Maxxis Rekon Race 29x2.4" MAXXIS IKON 29X2.20
Tyre width fitted 61 mm 2.2 mm −59 mm
Cockpit and seatpost3 differences
Handlebar HL MTB-AL-312BT 31.8, 75MM °Value not published by the brand
Stem HL TDS-C342-8FOV 31.8, 75MM °Value not published by the brand
Seatpost model HL SP C207 AL 6061 27.2X350MM °Value not published by the brand
Weight
Max total weight 130 kg –Not given

° Value not published by the brand

Geometry

A size per bike (the nearest to the first one's at first), the differences measured from the reference bike.

Stack and reach

580590600610620630640370380390400410420430440↖ UprightAggressive ↘Reach (mm)Stack (mm)Exact S3 · M — Reach (mm) 407 · Stack (mm) 610
  • Exact S3 · M Exact S3 · M — Reach (mm) 407 · Stack (mm) 610
Geometry
Size–Not given M
Reach–Not given 407 mm
Stack–Not given 610 mm
Top tube (effective)–Not given 595 mm
Seat tube–Not given 450 mm
Head tube–Not given 110 mm
Head angle–Not given 69°
Seat angle–Not given 73°
Chainstays–Not given 450 mm
Wheelbase–Not given 1,125 mm
Front centre–Not given 680 mm
Standover–Not given 777 mm
Trail–Not given 127 mm

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Frequently asked questions

Which is lighter, Scott Contrail 30 or Sunn Exact S3?

Scott Contrail 30 weighs 14.3 kg, Sunn Exact S3 15 kg, as their brands give them.

What groupset do Scott Contrail 30 and Sunn Exact S3 come with?

Scott Contrail 30: Shimano Cues. Sunn Exact S3: Shimano Cues.

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