Scott Genius 700 Tuned - Three Bikes in One ?

NobbyClarke020

Hi Guys,

I've recently picked up a 2015 Genius 700 tuned on the secondhand market. I was wondering whether the genius frame is different for the standard 700, LT and now Plus models if anybody has any insight ?....

Reason I ask is, the bike started life as a standard 700 tuned with the Fox 32 fork and Nude CTD shock. The previous owner has put on a Fox 36 RC2 160mm upfront so effectively making it into the LT version (unless of course the frames are different). The shock looks the same between the standard and LT, unless they offered two versions, one with the longer stroke ?

Also, seeing as 'plus' is the latest trend, without going and spending out on a set of 2.8's to try, again have Scott produced a specific plus Genius frame ? There is definitely clearance up front in the 36 and looks promising at the back but not 100%.

Any help appreciated.

Thanks
Paul

mattyfez

Internal rim width needs to be considered as well with plus tyres, if the rims are quite narrow they may not be suitable.

warpcow

The frames between the 2015 LT and standard Genius were different (the 36s on the LT were also 170mm to match the rear). For the newer Plus? Not sure. Could be another entirely different frame, or a 27.5 front triangle with 29 rear, or just a 29 with the wrong wheels jammed into it.