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Scott Genius MC-20

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Scott Genius MC-20
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Average Rating: 4 out of 5
No. of Reviews: 6
RRP: £2,699
Year: 2007

Description:

Weight: 12.0kg.

Genius MC Carbon CR1 technology frame, ILS kinematic 3D custom butted 6061 alloy swingarm, 130mm rear travel.

Fox 32 Talas RL 3 fork, travel position lockout & rebound adjustment, 100-120-140mm travel.

Scott TC 3 modus LO-TC-AT rear shock, rebound adjustment, remote control.

Ritchey pro 1 1/8" semi integrated 44/50mm headset.

Shimano XTR RD-M971 27 speed rear derailleur.

Shimano XT FD-M760E E-Type front derailleur.

Shimano XT SL-M760 Rapidfire Plus 2 way release shifters with gear indicator.

Shimano XT BL-M765 disc brake levers.

Shimano XT BR-M765 disc brakes, 180/F & 160/R mm CL RT62A rotor.

Shimano XT FC-M760 Hollowtech 2 44Ax32Ax22A T crankset.

Shimano Cartridge shell 73mm&E bb.

Ritchey Carbon Pro oversize 31.8mm 15mm Rise 650 mm handlebar.

Scott MC pro 4 bolt Clamp 1-1/8" stem / 6° angle.

Shimano PD-M540 clipless pedals.

Scott RC 03-20 34.9mm seatpost.

Selle Italy SLR XP Kevlar seat / Vanox rails.

DT Swiss disc XR1 CL hubs.

Shimano CN-HG53 chain.

Shimano XT CS-M760 11-32 T cassette.

DT Swiss disc XR1 spokes.

DT Swiss disc XR1 28H black rims.

Scott Stroke 2 26 x 2.3 / 120TPI Kevlar Bead dual compound 60a / 50a tyres.

REVIEWS

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Ken Whyte 3

Posted: 03/11/08

'WOW UP, DOWN AND AROUND.'

Strengths:
light, stiff , agile climber...great balance, inspires confidence when climbing technical tracks.range of rear travel with instant adjustment really is oustanding feature, despite initial scepticism.

Weaknesses:
tc system excellent once tuned but senstive to slight cable stretch and crud interference resulting in loss of lock out and traction modes...irritating. initially felt short cock pit which seemed to want to throw me on tight steep stepped turns...have adapted riding style.

Overall:
a great bike that never ceases to induce a smile. climbing has become a pleasure. riding technique and style has changed but for the better. avid juicys can be annoying when in screech mood but work swell.sram stuff seems robust and reliable even in deep gloop, not as slick as xt, but dependable so far. worried about 34.9mm seat post..restricted choice for upgrades.

Performance		100%
Reliability		60%
Value		80%

Overall Rating

80%

Simon Morrell

Posted: 08/08/08

'FAST, GREAT VALUE COMFORTABLE BUT NOT PERFECT'

Strengths:
Got mine for a bargain £1900,
Lock out and traction mode superb
Incredibly light weight, and mine was the huge XL
Climbing and fast flowing riding immense

Weaknesses:
The stock wheels were very weak, binned mine after 6 months of straightening them.
The frame was too flexy for my taste,
The supplied seat is beyond a joke uncomfortable

Overall:
This is a great bike and I enjoyed riding it right up until a scumbag nicked it.
The fox forks are fantastic, and mean you can lock down the whole bike for a very convincing road bike - really.
I had great difficulty in getting the shock serviced, I was unable to for about 2 years of owning it, by which time it was a dog.
I got the seatpost stuck in the frame, i think chemically, and didn't dare do anything too severe incase i damaged the carbon frame. So there it stayed.
This bike is not suited to really steep technical desending in my opinion but for anything else it performed faultlessly. Due to the angle of the seat tube the higher the seat is the further you move backwards, which can make the front wheel skittish.
With a new seat this bike has been comfortable enough for hours upon end of riding, road and on road, when the suspension is set up right it floats over most anything. And in comparison to the new one it was a bleedin bargain.

Performance		80%
Reliability		60%
Value		100%

Overall Rating

80%

Craig Dial

Posted: 09/04/04
Updated: 17/05/07

'great ride'

Strengths:
plenty to play with, 3 rear shock settings makes long rides a doddle,but setting up the rear shock is important and makes all the differance to the ride

Weaknesses:
if the the shock pressures are right none.

Overall:
the mc genius is a perfect bike for those all day epic rides my best bike yet

Performance		100%
Reliability		80%
Value		80%

Overall Rating

87%

Degs

Posted: 30/01/07
Updated: 17/05/07

'SUPERB ALL ROUNDER, ONE OF THE BEST.'

Strengths:
Go anywhere, do anything, Genius shock.

Weaknesses:
A touch expensive.

Overall:
A seriously good bike, I had an epic before this which was realy quick and racey, but wanted more control over the shock, this fitted the bill, it storms up and downhill as long as you can !!, I found the set up a doddle and I'm no tecchie, just adjust it according to your weight and go use this as a platform for any adjustments.

One thing though, having ridden an alloy framed back to back with mine (carbon), There's almost nothing in it so save your money and get the better specced alloy framed model

Performance		100%
Reliability		80%
Value		60%

Overall Rating

80%

Simon Cox

Posted: 02/09/05
Updated: 16/05/07

'AWESOME'

Strengths:
Light as they come and climbs like a rocket but eats the up the rough stuff coming down !
A great bike with a great spec.

Weaknesses:
None yet!

Overall:
I have only had this bike a few w/ks and already I class it as the best bike I have ever had. The price is currently reduce from £2499 to £1899 so you are now getting alot of bike for your money!
I contacted Scott UK direct to discuss the rear shock set up as I am a big lad and I cant fault their service or advice.

Performance		100%
Reliability		100%
Value		80%

Overall Rating

93%

Steve Moore

Posted: 26/10/05
Updated: 16/05/07

'SUPER FAST CROSS COUNTRY MILE MUNCHER'

Strengths:
Light weight, excellent suspension system, Fox forks, sensible equipment pakage. Makes you a better rider than you really are.

Weaknesses:
Poor quality control, mine arrived with uneven laquer coat around the top of the seat tube with clamp in place it is visable.
Purchased from Bikelab in Poole who tried to tell me I did it. Unfortunately for them I used to work with composites in the aerospace industry so was able to put them straight.
Exceptionally poor dealer service and Scott dont seem to be interested in the quality of their product once it is sold.

Overall:
Excellent bike let down by poor quality control and service on part of Scott and dealer
Therefore reliability marked down
WMB bike of the year 2005 need I say more