Comments on: 2009 Scott Genius Limited: The $13,225 Mountain Bike

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[...] 5-inch trailbike on the market. There are lighter full-carbon bikes (like the overpriced Scott Genius Limited), but I can’t think of any other aluminum-framed bikes with this much travel coming in at that [...]

By: Jason Mitchell

Jason Mitchell — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:27:03 +0000

Thanks Ryan! The Genius 10 looks like a pretty dang sweet bike at a much more palatable price.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:20:11 +0000

The Genius is a fabulous trail/marathon bike. I doubt you could build one better even if you hand selected all the components. A lot of the components on the Genius are specially made for the bike and could not be duplicated with off the shelf third party hardware. Yes, the LTD is expensive but it is the top of the line and has the best of everything no expense sparred. Personally, I think the Genius 10 is the best of breed. It is light enough and durable, and if must have a carbon fork or wheels you can upgrade those and still be cheaper than the LTD. If interested in saving money, we have a Genius 10 medium that has 2 parking lot test rides and 1 dirt test ride and is near flawless that w would sell for a good offer. Here is a picture. http://www.sagecycles.com/genius_10.jpg

By: Brandon Els

Brandon Els — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 19:03:33 +0000

I just took my brand new 2009 Genius Limited for a 30 km trail ride today here in Port Elizabeth South Africa. It rocks!

By: Jason Mitchell

Jason Mitchell — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 22:36:11 +0000

@Tony… That’s more realistic. You’ve got a killer bike for your style of riding and it still cost you less than 1/3 the price of the Genius LTD.

No doubt Scott USA makes killer stuff, I just question some of their pricepoints for the value you’re getting. You did the smart thing and bought a bike with the same frame and upgraded as needed–much more cost-effective that way!

By: Tony

Tony — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 21:58:25 +0000

Well, I have to say, I own one of the more humble “spark 30″ but with all xtr, avid jucy ultimate carbon breaks and some sweet mavic slr wheels (so basically a spark 10 plus) and I’m only in at around 4K. but,, best 4K I’ve ever spent. The bike is absolutely amazing. Can’t imagine anything riding as well. Fast and agile. Just incredible…

By: Jason Mitchell

Jason Mitchell — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 20:51:14 +0000

@Daniel… glad you’ve been successful selling the Genius LTD. I know there are people who can and will shell out that kind of coin for this bike, but I still don’t get it.

Then again, Scott has been completely unwilling to even allow me to ride one of their low-end Genius bikes, so I have little bearing other than the outrageous pricetag and the reviews of the high and mighty, ad-supported, palm-greasing magazines out there.

By: daniel marek

daniel marek — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 20:44:44 +0000

this bike is best in class.13k expensive but Best.My company have sold about 25-30 bikes Genius LTD Limited in two years.That is all,no warranty problems,bikes work like horses.great product,awesome a+++.If you can buy that bike,there is no similar product in bike industry.
daniel marek

By: Jason Mitchell

Jason Mitchell — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 18:45:47 +0000

Yup… the price is crazy and totally unjustified IMO. There are so many amazing bikes on the market in the $3-$4k range that I don’t know how anyone could ever justify this bike. It’s not going to make you win races or score with the chicks at the bar. You’re still going to be the same dude, but you’ll be $13k lighter in your bank account.

Definitely not worth it even in great economic times!