Scott Genius ST Review - Where is the shock??
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- čas přidán 4. 07. 2024
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The Scott Genius ST is one of the most unique looking bikes on the market, but does its performance match its looks?
We put the new Scott Genius to the test over a few month period, to figure out how well it performs and how to set it up the best, and now we're ready to share how we got on and some tips and tricks to get the most out of it in this video.
THE LAB
The Scott Genius has been the quintessential all mountain bike for quite some time now, sitting in that zone that unites the pedal-friendly trail bikes and rugged enduro bikes. With some spec and setup customization, Scott has always let the user choose what they want their Genius to be. The new Genius and Genius ST have followed suit, with Scott even going so far as to prepare each flavor of Genius - trail or light enduro - for the consumer, with the addition of the ST (super trail) models.
Frame | Regardless of the Scott Genius model you choose, you’ll receive a 150mm travel frame paired to a 160mm fork, and two 29” wheels. The frame is shared between the two versions, with Scott’s Integrated Suspension Technology (IST) that has the shock fully concealed within the frame. Though it may be hard to envisage what is happening as the bike is compressed, the suspension system is the common Horst Link design, with an internal rocker connected to the external upper link with a splined system, which drives the shock inside. Scott is not afraid to admit that a key benefit of their IST is its unique look, but it also carries performance benefits in the name of the protection of the shock from the elements; a lower center of gravity, and increased stiffness around the shock and bottom bracket. Shock access is made easy thanks to smart positioning of the adjustment dials, and a quick release hatch on the downtube.
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Price: $10,999 / £10,999
Weight: 30lbs / 13.6kg (XL)
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:52 - Integrated Shock Design
1:30 - Shock Link Design
2:10 - Kinematics
2:44 - Shock Adjustments / Shock Cover
3:17 - Differences: Genius/ Genius ST - Lockout system
5:23 - Available Models
6:41 - Genius ST 900 Build Ki
8:20 - Geometry
9:55 - Ride Impressions
12:51 - Impressions - Climbing Performance
14:24 - Impressions - Descending Performance - Tire Spec
18:00 - Impressions - Components, Build, Maintenance
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The shock is in your face when you see the price 😉
as a mechanic in a scott dealer i have bought one of the Genius 920s with my own money and have speced it out with my own parts. A couple of things to note with both the spark and the genius is that the headset cups are plastic and on some the tolerances arent great, this results in you needing to really overtighten the top cap to get all play out of the headset. the lack of tube in tube cable routing is disapointing. the cables running through the headset can be a bit of a pain but really isnt a big deal and are easy enough to live with. things to look out for is checking the top shock mount bolt as people tend to forget it and also the main pivot is a two phase bolt so there is another bolt inside.
riding the genius is pretty good, honestly is just like most of the other bikes you can buy these days. it rides really well as an all rounder and isnt shy of rough trails or big days. the biggest thing that sets it appart is the twin lock/track lock. probably would recomend the 920 as the sweet spot in the rage as the 36 rythm fork is cheap and simple but works really well, it has the higher volume shock that feels pretty nice from stock and the carbon front end adds some nice stiffness with the rear beain a little more compliant.
Thanks for sharing!
I was test-riding those bikes (SCOTT GENIUS ST 910 with a Ohlins RXF36m.2 Air 160mm) and the SCOTT Spark 910 for weeks here in Switzerland and I loved both of them.
But at the end I choose a Specialized Stumpjumper Carbon over SCOTT, because they (Spezialiced) offered me a ridiculous.... price discount after contacting them so that I literally payed half the price for the same level of components on the bike.
I still own a older SCOTT Genius with 150/150mm but found the Stumpy with 140/130mm surprisingly capable even in the SWISS Mountains and I'm very happy with my decision.
Cheers 😎
Same here - I looked at both this bike in the vid, and a s-works stumpy evo. Went with the stumpy evo, because my dealer gave me about €2000 in additional discount, on the €2500~ its already discounted here in Sweden. NOT a cheap bike, but a fair price when its €3000-4500 cheaper than comparable bikes (genius, trek fuel ex etc)
@@Doggepp 👍
Ok ok I’m back on it I got sidetracked with pulling 8 double shifts back to back at work so I couldn’t get to watch all the videos but once again this bike is crazy nice and cool with the shock hidden in the frame I’d love to own one and to the LoamWolf team you guys are super stars of the MTB community when it comes to reviews of the bikes
Welcome back!
I would love to see flight attendant suspensions installed on the bike & get rid of those levers
Would be an interesting test!
I do think Scott is doing something interesting hiding the shock. But I just can’t get onboard with mountain bikes routing cables and brake lines threw the headset. I just don’t see the point. I get why they are doing it with road bikes but there is no reason to do it with a mountain bike.
It's not for everyone, but it's not all bad - the cables do stay quieter and neater. Whether that's worth slightly increased time for headset or gear/brake line replacement, will depend on every individual.
respect
Scott, send this bike to me so I can challenge my current 700 LT Tuned with 160/160 that can be fitted for a 170 fork if needed. 28lbs of smoking awesome bike with the twin-lock in full utilization. Some folks don’t have the mentality to utilize it correctly, so I can see where some folks might look way from it. Genius is a hard quality to discern if they aren’t one. 😁
cheers
🎶Have you seen this, seen this, seen this, my genius, genius, genius 🎶
SpongeBob Scottpants?
@@TheLoamWolf haha yeah, that's Plankton for ya 😆
When I first learned of the track lock system on this longer travel genius I just assumed the high sag percentage possibilities was the main point of the adjustability in the track lock system. It's the only thing that made sense to me unless somebody is literally wanting a 150mm travel XC bike. Either you ain't as "genius" as you think or I'm smarter than I realized as well 😂 Surely Scott and plenty of others were already thinking along the same lines of high sag percentages but...
Scott doesn't market it or suggest it, but of course we're not the first to think about it!
@@TheLoamWolf Well hell yeah then! Maybe Rob needs a part time gig in R&D for SCOTT LOL.
I honestly like visible shock more. It just cooler.
this is the Bike that ride Hugo Pigeon in the Avalanche 2023 and won the Race?????
Yes, And I was 3rd. Also on the Scott Genius ST. 🔥
@@olivierbruwiere incroyable Olivier! merci d'avoir répondu!