The Genius is the ultimate trail bike. Smart suspension, smarter features, and the smartest design lead to an unbelievable trail bike that just can’t get enough, no matter whether you’re conquering high alpine trails or shredding single tracks with your buddies. The Genius, any trail, any time.
The new Genius applies patented Integrated Suspension Technology. Not only does this make for a fantastic looking bike, but it also allows to improve the bikes suspension performance. Primarily, it is possible to engineer frames with a lower center gravity, resulting in better handling, and a more stable, confidence inspiring ride for the end user. Additionally, the frame’s construction is stiffer around the BB, which reduces unnecessary movements laterally to the direction of the shock’s travel. It goes without saying that the shock is also protected from debris and the elements, two of the main enemies when it comes to shock performance.
Setting sag and checking travel use is easier than ever before with the new Genius. An external indicator on the link allows the end user to easily set.
This 29” wheel size specific frame features 150mm of rear suspension paired with a 160mm fork. The new Genius platform has been tailored to the demands of the modern trail bike. Scott has applied an intelligent application of slacker, longer and lower with an even more capable geometry than its predecessor. They wanted a Genius that continued to excelgoing up the hill, while having all the tools necessary for an even better time down to the valley floor. As is the case with many of our mountain bikes, head angle is adjustable. The bike comes with headset cups that allow you to choose between a 64 or 65 degree head angle. Carbon models are also shipped with an additional, standard 64.5 degree headset cups. With this bike’s predecessor, we already had a solid suspension platform to work with. Changes to shocks and the amount of capability expected in this category has led to an increase in progression and optimization of the kinematic. Scott also applied some principles from their award-winning Ransom platform. What they end up with is a classic Genius vibe perfect for all day epic’s and add to that a solid pinch of party for when the trail pointsdownward.
Frame and hardware weigh in atonly 2295g while providing a bike that can handle the riding that big mountains throw at it.
The ST is tailored to more aggressive riding.
The Genius ST was made for riders who place greater focus on the downhill part of the ride and on dialing in their setup. With that in mind, Scott decided to opt for fork options that favor more adjustability, and are introducing a new shock that they developed in collaboration with FOX, the Float-X NUDE.
On Genius ST Models, the fork is decoupled from the shock compared to Genius 900 models. The forks Scott spec on Genius ST models are more adjustable, and focus on max downhill performance.
