{"id":55654,"date":"2023-10-19T13:00:04","date_gmt":"2023-10-19T11:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=750296"},"modified":"2023-10-19T14:35:30","modified_gmt":"2023-10-19T12:35:30","slug":"bike-of-the-week-scotts-quirky-genius-st-910-features-a-hidden-rear-shock","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/bike-of-the-week-scotts-quirky-genius-st-910-features-a-hidden-rear-shock\/","title":{"rendered":"Bike of the Week | Scott\u2019s quirky Genius ST 910 features a hidden rear shock"},"content":{"rendered":"

Updated long-travel trail MTB incorporates some Bold technology <\/p>

By Nick Clark\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Thursday, 19 October 2023 at 11:00 AM<\/p>

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Our latest Bike of the Week sees a return to knobbly tyres after last week\u2019s Brompton x Bear Grylls C-Line collaboration.<\/p>\n

The Scott Genius 910 ST is a trail bike<\/a> with many quirks and features, most notably the integrated Fox Float X Nude rear shock hidden in the bike\u2019s bottom bracket area.<\/p>\n

Scott says the Genius 910 ST is made to go up mountains in a hurry and down them even faster.<\/p>\n

Will it deliver on its claims? Luke Marshall<\/a> will be putting it to the test, but for now, let\u2019s take a closer look at Scott\u2019s new Genius.<\/p>\n

Secret shock<\/h2>\n
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Scott employs its second-tier HMF carbon fibre.<\/span><\/figcaption> Luke Marshall \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The front triangle of the frame is made from Scott\u2019s HMF carbon fibre, which is the brand\u2019s second-tier carbon composite, sitting below HMX. The swingarm is made of aluminium.<\/p>\n

The Genius ST features Scott\u2019s patented Integrated Shock Technology, which it acquired when buying a majority stake in Bold Cycles, which first created the design.<\/p>\n

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The patented Integrated Shock Technology is hidden away in the down tube.<\/span><\/figcaption> Luke Marshall \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Scott says this leads to a cleaner design that protects the shock from the elements and debris.<\/p>\n

It also lowers the bike\u2019s centre of gravity, which should make it more stable when cornering.<\/p>\n

Because the shock is hidden away in the frame, the linkage features an external sag indicator.<\/p>\n

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An external indicator on the linkage enables you to set the sag.<\/span><\/figcaption> Luke Marshall \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The linkage gives the Genius ST 150mm of rear suspension travel<\/a>, while the front of the bike gets a 160mm fork.<\/p>\n

A panel in the down tube gives access to the Fox Float X Nude rear shock for adjusting rebound and air pressure.<\/p>\n

Scott says this is quick and simple to use. Pressing a single button on the door panel reveals the shock.<\/p>\n

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The down tube panel reveals a Fox Float X Nude rear shock.<\/span><\/figcaption> Luke Marshall \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

This panel is also intended to work as protection on the down tube, minimising damage and noise from rock strikes.<\/p>\n

The Float X Nude uses what Scott calls TracLoc technology, which gives the shock three modes \u2013 a climb mode for ascending, a ramp control mode for big impacts and a descending mode.<\/p>\n

These modes can be selected via a remote lever on the handlebar.<\/p>\n

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A handlebar-mounted lever enables you to select from three modes using the TracLoc technology.<\/span><\/figcaption> Luke Marshall \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Committed to integration, Scott has given the bike integrated headset cable routing. This enters the frame through a Syncros carbon fibre Hixon Cockpit that navigates cables down either side of the head tube.<\/p>\n

We are seeing more and more brands using integrated headset cable routing for a cleaner aesthetic, but it can sometimes make bike maintenance more difficult, especially when replacing or servicing headset bearings.<\/p>\n

What is Bike of the Week?<\/h3>\n

Every fortnight, we\u2019ll bring you a detailed first look at one of the latest bikes (or framesets) to arrive at BikeRadar HQ \u2013 from road to commuting, gravel to enduro, and anything in between.<\/p>\n

This is our chance to introduce the bike and everything that makes it unique before hitting the road or trails.<\/p>\n

Head to our\u00a0Bike of the Week hub<\/a> for previous editions.<\/p>\n

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Adjustable head angle and increased reach<\/h2>\n
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The head angle is adjustable, while reach has increased to 485mm.<\/span><\/figcaption> Luke Marshall \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The head tube also features reversible cups. These enable you to adjust the head angle of the bike, with the slackest setting seeing a 63.9-degree head angle. This is 1.1 degrees slacker than the previous Genius.<\/p>\n

Reach measurements are up to date, with a large-size frame featuring a 485mm reach, which is 13mm longer than the previous model.<\/p>\n

Chainstays are also similar to the bike\u2019s contemporaries, measuring 440mm throughout all sizes.<\/p>\n

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S<\/th>M<\/th>L<\/th>XL<\/th><\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Head tube angle <\/b>(degrees)<\/td>63.9<\/td>63.9<\/td>63.9<\/td>63.9<\/td> <\/tr>
Head tube length <\/b>(mm)<\/td>90<\/td>100<\/td>120<\/td>135<\/td> <\/tr>
Top tube horizontal<\/b> (mm)<\/td>570.1<\/td>602.2<\/td>631.3<\/td>659.3<\/td> <\/tr>
Standover <\/b>(mm)<\/td>728.5<\/td>738.5<\/td>753.5<\/td>768.5<\/td> <\/tr>
BB height<\/b> (mm)<\/td>342.5<\/td>342.5<\/td>342.5<\/td>342.5<\/td> <\/tr>
Wheelbase<\/b> (mm)<\/td>1,195<\/td>1,229<\/td>1,263<\/td>1,294<\/td> <\/tr>
BB centre to top of seat tube <\/b>(mm)<\/td>380<\/td>410<\/td>440<\/td>470<\/td> <\/tr>
Seat angle<\/b> (degrees)<\/td>76.8<\/td>77.1<\/td>77.2<\/td>77.4<\/td> <\/tr>
Chainstay <\/b>(mm)<\/td>440<\/td>440<\/td>440<\/td>440<\/td> <\/tr>
Reach<\/b> (mm)<\/td>430<\/td>460<\/td>485<\/td>510<\/td> <\/tr>
Stack<\/b>(mm)<\/td>617<\/td>626.1<\/td>644.2<\/td>657.8<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table>