The Scott Contrail 30 serves as the highly approachable gateway into Scott's hardtail mountain bike lineup. Positioned as the value-focused sibling to the Contrail 20, this model drops the price barrier while maintaining the exact same progressive, trail-inspired frame geometry.
To keep the bike both affordable and highly capable, Scott selected the modern Shimano CUES 1x9 drivetrain.
Specifications Breakdown
Frameset & Fork
Frame: Contrail Alloy 6061, Custom Butted Tubing, Internal Cable Routing, BSA73, QR Axle 5x135mm, Replaceable Hanger.
Fork: Suntour XCE28, 100mm travel, adjustable preload.
Handlebar: HL MTB-AL-312BT, 720mm width, 12mm rise.
Stem: HL TDS-C342-8FOV, 10° rise, 31.8mm.
Seatpost: HL SP C212, 31.6x350mm.
Saddle: DDK Saddle.
Headset: Syncros OE Press Fit, 1 1/8" (ZS56-62mm).
Drivetrain & Brakes
Rear Derailleur: Shimano CUES RD-U4000-GS, Shadow Type, 9-Speed.
Shifters: Shimano CUES SL-U4000-9, 2-Way Release.
Brakes: Tektro HDM275 Hydraulic Disc Brakes.
Rotors: Tektro 6-Bolt, 160mm Front / 160mm Rear.
Crankset: Prowheel C10Y-NW Steel, 30T Narrow-Wide chainring.
Cassette: Shimano CUES CS-LG400-9, 11-46T (LinkGlide).
Chain: KMC Xglide.
Bottom Bracket: Feimin FP.B908N, Square Taper, BB73.
Wheels & Tires
Rims: Alexrims X-20 Disc, 32H, Black.
Hubs: Formula DC-19 FQR (Front) / Formula DC-25 8s RQR (Rear).
Tires: Maxxis Rekon Race 2.4", Dual Compound, 60TPI.
Approx. Weight: 14.33 kg / 31.59 lbs (excluding pedals).
Key Highlights
Shimano CUES 1x9 LinkGlide Drivetrain: Shifting is simplified to a single 30T front chainring and an 11-46T rear cassette, removing the clunkiness of old-fashioned front derailleurs.
The LinkGlide teeth are thicker than standard entry-level components, meaning they resist wear and shift smoothly under load for much longer. Modern Trail Geometry: With its relaxed 67-degree head angle, the front wheel sits further forward than traditional cross-country hardtails.
This provides vastly superior steering confidence on downhills and prevents the bike from feeling twitchy on loose gravel. Tektro Hydraulic Disc Brakes: Moving away from mechanical cable brakes, the hydraulic fluid setup guarantees crisp, consistent, one-finger braking performance that won't fade or slip when the weather turns wet and muddy.
Chunky 2.4" Maxxis Rubber: Scott didn't skimp on the tires; the inclusion of Maxxis Rekon Race 2.4" tires is a massive win. Their wider footprint gives you an excellent contact patch for off-road cornering grip, and the larger air volume can be run at lower pressures to act as a passive layer of trail suspension.
Internal Cable Routing: Shifting and brake lines plunge neatly inside the down tube. This not only gives the Contrail 30 a sleek, high-end silhouette but shields the vital cables from mud, grit, and accidental snags out in the wild.