Ransom 910
Say hello to the all-new Contessa Ransom. Don't let its stunning good looks fool you, this bike is 170mm of trail munchin', climb crushing, stage winning- all day pinning mountain bike excellence.
Carbon
Frame
Ransom Carbon HMX-Alloy
170mm
Travel
Fork: 170mm FOX Float
Shock: 170mm FOX Nude
29”
Wheel size
Syncros Revelstoke 2.0 TR Wheels
SRAM Eagle
Group Set
SRAM GX Eagle 12 Speed
Handlebar: Syncros Hixon 800mm / Saddle: Syncros Savona V / Dropper Post: FOX Transfer / Brakes: Shimano XT 4 Piston / Approx Weight: 14.10kg
Make Mountains Move
The Contessa Ransom's touchpoints and suspension are tuned for female riders without compromise. This means designing a bike that simply feels right from the first time you swing your leg over.
Suspension Tuning
Suspension tuning isn’t easy, especially for riders that may be lighter than the average weight most suspension systems are built around. That is why we have worked together with FOX to develop the Contessa Custom tune, a unique formula on the Contessa Ransom’s FOX 36 170mm fork and rear FOX Nude, 170 mm shock that allows it to feel smooth, balanced and right for you.
Touchpoints
Syncros touchpoints such as the Women’s Pro Grips and Savona V-concept saddle have been chosen by women, for women to make those long days in the saddle a little less painful and a lot more fun.
TwinLoc
Three different modes: Descend, Traction Control, and Lockout means three bikes in one. This is made possible by connecting the shock, fork, and ultimately the frame via a handlebar remote. Head out the door, start pedaling, and rest assured that your bike will be able to handle any climb, and trail, and any descent with flying colors.
Suspension
More Linear, All AIR Chambers open
More Progressive, Additional air Chamber closed off
FOX NUDE TR EVOL
On several Ransom and Genius models, you’ll find the all new FOX NUDE TR EVOL. What the TR allows you to do is to select what sort of progression you would like in Descend mode: more linear, or more progressive. By flipping the Ramp Adjust Lever, you can decide how your shock behaves while descending.
A more progressive shock will offer more support towards the end of travel, and is harder to bottom out. These settings are really linked to riding speed. When it is wet, techy, or when impacts are small and riding tends to be slower, one might favor the more linear setting. When the conditions are dry and fast, or when bigger impacts are in play (jumps for instance), then the progressive mode is ideal. With the NUDE TR Evol, choosing and changing is easy.
In figure one, we have the bike at rest in descend mode - so full open.
In figure two, we have a “rider” on the bike, and the bike’s compression compresses to the sag point at rest.
In figure 3, the rider puts the bike into Traction Control Mode. This changes the bikes geometry, raising the BB and steepening the head angle and seat angle.
In figure 4, we go from Traction Control Mode to Lockout. This further raises the BB, and stiffens the suspension.
In Figure 5, it is important to note that the bikes angles when in Traction Control mode and Lockout mode are very similar. When climbing in either of those modes, you are always in the most efficient position on the bike.
In figure 6, we compare Lockout mode, or traction control mode, to compare the bikes geometry for going uphil to that of open mode. Here we see a drastic difference in BB height, seat tube angle and head tube angle. The red bike would be similar to a competitors bike without our TwinLoc Suspension System. We can see that without the system, the bike is in a much less efficient position for pedaling uphill.
Twinloc Suspension System
While we also find the TwinLoc Suspension System on our XC and Trail bikes, it is just as important on a long travel All Mountain/Enduro bike. Firstly, for big days out in the mountains, you can never be quite sure what you’ll encounter. While a 170mm MTB is great for descending, it needs to be a good climber if you’re going to enjoy the full day. The Ransom can climb perfectly well in Descend mode, but with the flick of the thumb, it performs with the efficiency of a lightweight XC bike – this is invaluable for saving energy throughout the day. Switching into Traction Control mode also changes the dynamic geometry of the bike, raising the BB and putting you into a more comfortable climbing position. Traction control makes the bike more agile and nimble. This is perfect for quick accelerations or sudden changes in the trail that force you to put the hammer down, whether mid all-day epic, or mid race. Should you encounter and steep gravel climbs, or smooth riding between trailheads, throw it into our Lockout mode to make sure you’re getting the most out of each pedal stroke.
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Built for Speed
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Protection
Protecting the Ransom’s frame was an integral part of the project. We’ve integrated a clever DT protector under the BB and along the downtube, and have also implemented a newly developed, noise-silencing Chainstay/seatstay protector. A quiet ride is a fast ride.
Seat Angle & Position
Naturally, the geometry of the bike was selected to accompany the type of riding it is intended for. With 170mm of travel, this unique 29er has a geometry that will get you to the top comfortably and then back down faster than ever before. Long, slack and stable at speed, this rig can tame any descent. However, we didn’t want to cut any corners with regards to seat angle or position. Where we live, big days involve plenty of climbing, and we think it’s important that climbs can be as fun as the downs – proper climbing position is essential to that.
Cable Routing
We wanted to work on an intelligent solution for internal cable routing. We wanted to reduce exposure of cables below the BB. Integrating a proprietary SCOTT Downtube protector prevents damage from impacts/flying debris.
Tire Clearance
The Ransom also places a big emphasis on tire clearance. You can run either 27.5” or 29” tires on the Ransom, with the former allowing up to 2.8” tires and the latter allowing up to 2.6” wide. To switch from one wheelsize to the next, all you have to do is flip the chip on the linkage, swap wheels and you’re good to go!
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