Trail Testing the NEW 2023 SCOTT Genius

[@ScottyLaughland]

What do you think of the all-new SCOTT Genius? Do you have any more questions on it?

[@RyandeMilliano]

Forgot it was a bike review after the first minute, stunning cinematic shots! Keep up the solid content Scott!

[@ScottyLaughland]

Cheers Ryan! Tried to make it less of review and more just a fun riding video backing up what I was saying… Stoked you enjoyed it!!

[@m__r1100]

Agreed, a feast for the eyes

[@nunoborgesdias6332]

One word to describe your video…AMAZING! Beautiful trails, landscape and the video shots is pure perfection. Well done!!

[@ScottyLaughland]

Thank you 🙏

[@bike_somm]

Love your vid style & it’s always fun/entertaining to watch you ride ❤

[@ScottyLaughland]

Thank you dude! 🙌

[@antoniobotello4996]

Aw man, mountain bikes has changed a lot from the mid 80's to the early 90’s, I still have my MONGOOSE: JOHN TOMAC SIGNATURE (1988 model) and now I want to make a comeback. And further more this beats watching regular TV, Cable and Streaming especially watching current events ( like your local news).

[@aaronz9660]

What a great video Scotty!! Thanks a lot for sharing your experiences!

[@AMAN-cd3zr]

Great video as always!!!!

[@ridelifenz]

Seriously well edited footage..well done lads awesome stuff. Yo from NZ

[@ScottyLaughland]

Thanks so much man! 🙌

[@Jo3y]

Just wow! You keep getting better Scotty! Absolute sick shots and editing, not to mention you’re riding which has always been a pleasure to watch. Keep up the good work 😎 Makes me wanna go to Scotland for some MTB!..

[@ScottyLaughland]

Thank you so much dude! I'm stoked to hear, I'm super happy with this episode!!

[@richardnordqvist7765]

Great vid Scotty! Keep it up.

[@ScottyLaughland]

Thanks Richard!

[@SirTubeALotMore]

Epic camera work 🔥🔥

[@wolfura]

Some nice shots with that drone!

[@ScottyLaughland]

Thanks man, all credit to Seb! He’s a ninja with it.

[@TC_Prof]

Beautiful 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@freddesvans7859]

Nice video. I'm 181, you would have gone for a medium then?

[@sultanabran1]

bike looks rad. video is cool. good work

[@ScottyLaughland]

Thank you! 🙌

[@julianr.6574]

How would you describe the genius if you compare it to the 2022 Scott Ransom? Do you miss the 10mm of travel on the front and the 20mm on the back?

[@ScottyLaughland]

Good question. It’s a little different. I wouldn’t say I missed the extra travel. It sits right between the previous generation Genius and the current Ransom! Ransom is a little more on the aggressive side perhaps but not sure if that’s also down to the beefier build kit! The updated geometry deffo makes the Genius favourable…

[@JoesBikesUK]

Nice

[@ScottyLaughland]

Thanks man!

[@86309]

No questions on the Scott, but that MM Ultra Soft up front is UNOBTAINIUM at the moment ! Great Vid!!!

[@ScottyLaughland]

I'm running both soft Magic Mary and Big Betty front and rear!

[@86309]

@@ScottyLaughland I had one Ultra Soft MM to test, and it was a great compound top front compared to the soft compound.

[@JarrodGarr-pf1yj]

Hey, I have a Scott spark rc 2018. I’m wanting to upgrade to a genius. I know it’s a bit heavier but how do you think it climbs compared to the spark. Great video to!!

[@ScottyLaughland]

Good question! It’s obviously slightly slower, the weight is one thing but it’s really not that much. It’s obviously has a slightly slacker head angle and seat angle which affects climbing position. If you’re looking for something more aggressive then go for it and you won’t be disappointed. If you fancy something in between then check out the Spark ST, it’s a 120mm chassis with a 140mm fork and climbs fast and is still a lotta fun on the downs!

[@BorisDerBiber]

Great Video 👌 Nicely done. Im 184 with 89cm Leg Length. Should i get an L or XL. I did a short ride, but im not really sure

[@ScottyLaughland]

Thank you! I’m 189cm and ride a L and love it. It’s really playful so you know what my recommendation is going to be…

[@BorisDerBiber]

@@ScottyLaughland Thank you so much. Then I will go for an Size L as well

[@Bessunger]

What is even more amazing then the capabilities of this beauty of a bike and its price tag are the Scottish trails.

[@ScottyLaughland]

I'll be honest they are good! Goes well with the bike...

[@jamesd5066]

How many sugar in your café ?????? Lol 🤣🤣🤣 Super video,super bike, super trails ,super ride and rider See you soon on a next vidéo, Scotty the cafe man 👍👍👍👍👍

[@ScottyLaughland]

Cheers James! Rainy mornings = cafe life!! 😅

[@billjohnson1564]

Hey Scotty. How does the new genius feel. I rode the old spark and now have the new spark and find that it feels really poppy and playful. Is the genius the same. I work in a bike shop here in Australia but at the moment we can’t get our hands on one yet.

[@ScottyLaughland]

It’s a really fun ride, it’s playful and poppy yet so planted and balanced. If you imagine a bigger Spark with more capabilities… I’d put it between the previous generation of Genius and Ransom yet it’s light enough to pedal back up the hill!

[@mtb_stefan]

Nice riding and filming! I have the 2020 Genius, and would love to know how “old” and new compare: I like my Genius as it’s great for riding in the Alps and the Black Forrest where I live. But rougher trails like in Finale Ligure bring it to its limits. I also rode a few other bikes like the (2022) Trek Fuel EX and Slash, and Propain‘s Hugene. Those all felt somewhat less plush, more agile and stable than my 2020 Genius. So, how would you compare the 2023 Genius to the predecessor frame in terms of plushness/agility/“bouncyness“? And would you ride it in Finale? ;-) Cheers :)

[@ScottyLaughland]

Thanks Stefan! Good question… Compared to the previous generation it’s plusher, more capable, comfier and confidence inspiring. It’s super playful, poppy and is a fun ride… If I was going to Finale this would 100% be my choice. I can’t make a comparison to other brands but from my experience and comparing it, it feels more like the descent a Ransom offers but with the climbing capability of a Spark. I’d imagine you’ll see some riders racing these at the Enduro’s next year.

[@mtb_stefan]

@@ScottyLaughland Thanks a bunch! Plush and poppy at the same time do sound interesting! But your response definitely helps with my decision. I'll be in Scotland next Summer and could give you my own verdict in person then ;-)

[@alrounder-ek6wf]

How manoeuvrable feels the Genius? Scotty Laughland on a Scott in Scotland that's the best combination👍

[@ScottyLaughland]

It’s super manoeuvrable and is so planted! I’ve been loving this bike since I got it… it‘a the new go to!

[@alrounder-ek6wf]

@@ScottyLaughland Thank you Scotty. Your KZbinchannel is a great pleseaure to watch.

[@RedDaemon69420]

Seriously? Scotty on a Scott genius in Scotland? That's pretty funny. Awesome video man.

[@ScottyLaughland]

Genius you could say 🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@dantindley5181]

Scotty on a scott in scotland. You cannot convince me this wasnt deliberate

[@Aleatoriodemarte]

Uma dessa ia descer macio a Serra onde moro 😍 meu sonho uma bike full

[@szolnokiferenc724]

Hi,what kind of helmet do you have?!

[@ScottyLaughland]

This is the SCOTT Stego!

[@DownHillgamer]

Wow 36 fork now, my 2017 genius 710 has a 34 talas

[@ScottyLaughland]

I still remember them too!

[@DownHillgamer]

@@ScottyLaughland yeah I just got it recently, for the price of the bike brand new the components seem a little poor, all Shimano deor stuff, brakes too, a old school 3x9 drivetrain. Going to swap to a 1x11 soon, I saw that some bikes came with a 11 speed cassette in the rear so I know that will fit. I guess the price was so high cause it was a carbon fiber frame, or a carbon front triangle and aluminum rear triangle

[@NallePu83]

Want to see the new Scale frame :D

[@ScottyLaughland]

🤷‍♂

[@vkvitalykainov6497]

👍 hi 👋 Scotty, nice video.

[@ScottyLaughland]

Thank you 🙏

[@Repne64Bit]

(Translated) I would like to ride there on my Scott Genius 750 2019, compare with the new one.