GENIUS MC
REFLEX FX / CONTESSA FX
GENIUS RC / GENIUS CONTESSA
OWNERS MANUAL
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
MANUEL D’UTILISATION
«SAG-BOY»
The length of the grey beam shows the optimum eye-to-eye distance of the rear shocks.
Der graue Balken zeigt den optimalen Bolzenabstand des Dämpfers.
La longueur de la barre grise représente l’écart optimal entre les points de fixation
de l’amortisseur.
Scott Sports SA
Route du Crochet 17
1762 Givisiez / Switzerland
BIKE
OWNERS
MANUAL
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TRACTION CONTROL-
FUNCTIONS
GENIUS TC SHOCK AND
REMOTE CONTROL LEVER
The heart of the TC-System is the newly developed and
innovative Scott Genius TC Shock, offering three functions
which make this system possible.
1. ALL TRAVEL MODE: full travel of 125mm (Genius
MC) resp. 90mm (Genius RC / Genius Contessa).
In the drawing of the shock and remote lever, shown
below, you will see the parts indicated with numbers
which will be used in the manual for the adjustment
and set-up. [2] [3]
2. TRACTION MODE: by reducing the air volume inside
the shock the travel of the shock will be reduced to
around 60%, the characteristic of the air spring gets
harder. This results in climbing without “bobbing” and
offers still optimum traction of the rear wheel.
By using the remote lever you can choose between fol-
lowing functions:
S1
S2
S3
S4
S5
S6
S7
S8
S9
Upper Shock Bolt
Lower Shock Bolt
Piggy-Back
S10
S11
S12
L1
Cable Clamping Screw
Traction Mode Lever
Shock Piston
3. LOCK OUT MODE: the shock is locked, climbing on
asphalt roads is now possible without any power loss.
Simultaneously a blow-off-system prevents the shock
being damaged in case the rider did not open the system
while crossing obstacles.
Shock Housing
Remote Lever
Rebound-Screw
L2
Remote Control Cable
Tension Screw
Positive Chamber Valve
Negative Chamber Valve
Cable Fixation Screw
Lock Out Lever
L3
L4
Allen Screw
You will find following positions on the remote lever:
[1]
2
3
S1
S7
S4
S9
S8
S6
1
L3
L2
S3
Position lockout
Traction mode
All travel
L4
L1
S10
S11
S12
S5
S2
Traction Control-Functions
Genius Shock
Remote Lever
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BASIC SET-UP OF THE REMOTE
CONTROL OF GENIUS TC SHOCK
PLEASE NOTE
1.Put the remote lever (L1) to position “lock-out”. [1]
5.When putting now the remote lever to position “All
Travel” the cable will pull the traction mode lever down-
ward and the shock will offer now the full travel. Check
now the set-up for perfect function of remote lever and
shock
Please clean regularly after riding off-road the shock
piston (S12) and all other parts in motion of the shock
with a soft and wet cloth to prevent from excessive
wear and tear.
2. Fix the remote control cable (L2) with the cable fixation
screw (S8) using a 3mm allen key (tightening torque:
3 Nm) on the lock out lever (S9). [3]
RECOMMANDED TOOLS FOR
THE SHOCK SET-UP
6.In case you want to fine-tune the brake-away power
of the remote lever, you can do this by using a 2mm
allen key and by turning the allen screw (L4). In case
you want to readjust the tension of the remote control
cable you can do this by using the tension screw (L3).
[5]
3.Put the remote lever now to position “Traction
Mode”. [1]
For the set-up of the shock we recommend to use
the tools listed below:
4.Fix the cable clamping screw (S10) using a 3mm allen
key (tightening torque 3Nm) on the traction mode lever
(S11). [4]
- a shock pump with a scale up to 20 bars/300 psi
with a special air valve connector preventing from
air getting away while removing the pump from
the shock valve and granting exact air pressure.
-Therefore we recommend the Scott Shock Pump
which you can order at your local Scott-Dealer
with parts number 15.1.834.208.0.000
1
- the SAG-Boy on the back of this manual
Position lockout
Traction mode
All travel
5
2 mm allen keg
Traction Control-Functions
3
4
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SET-UP OF POSITIVE AIR
CHAMBER GENIUS TC SHOCK
SET-UP OF NEGATIVE AIR
CHAMBER GENIUS TC SHOCK
IMPORTANT:
The negative air chamber contains the air-spring
influencing the brake-away and characteristic while
absorbing shocks. A too high brake-away can cause
an non-secure and uncomfortable ride. [8]
We recommend to make sure that the pressure balance
between positive and negative chamber follows the
recommendations shown on the piggy-back.
The SAG-Boy indicates the recommended eye-to-
eye distance of the shock bolts of the different
Genius models.
For all adjustments of the air spring
the lockout lever has to be in position
“all travel”.
Not doing so may cause a loss in performance or comfort
or may result in damage of the shock.
To check the adjustment, please follow as shown
below:
To adjust the air pressure of the negative chamber of the
Scott Genius Shock please refer to the following instruc-
tion:
The positive air chamber contains the air-spring you
“sit-on” while riding. [7]
After adjusting positive and negative chamber according
to the rider’s weight you can double check by using the
SAG-Boy, which is on the back of the manual, if the SAG
(negative travel) is well adjusted.
1. Sit on the bike, put your feet on the pedal. [9]
2. Ask a second person, to put the color beam of
the SAG-Boy, recommended for your bike model,
aside the eye-to-eye distance of the shock bolts.
To adjust the air pressure of the positive chamber of
the Scott Genius Shock please refer to the following
instruction:
1. Remove the cap of the silver valve (S7) located on the
shock housing (S4).
2. Mount the shock pump with its adaptor on the valve.
The negative travel is important when crossing grooves
or holes on the trail.
3. If the distance between the bolts is correspon-
ding to the length of the color beam, the air pres-
sure is matching to your weight
1. Remove the valve cap of the black valve (S6) located
on the Piggy-Back (S3).
3. Pump the recommended pressure into the shock hou-
sing. On the housing of the piggy-back you will find a
table showing in the silver colored areas the recom-
mended air pressure of the negative chamber according
to the rider’s weight.
If the bike is well adjusted the rear wheel and the swin-
garm will roll through the groove without the mainframe
moving.
2. Mount the shock pump with its adaptor on the valve
4. If the distance between the bolts is shorter
than the length of the color beam, the air pressure
of the positive chamber is too high and should be
carefully reduced by using the bleed knob of the
shock pump until the measures are corresponding.
[10]
3. Pump the recommended pressure into the Piggy-Back.
On the housing of the Piggy-Back you will find a table
showing in the black colored areas the recommended
air pressure of the positive chamber according to the
rider’s weight.
The SAG should be 15-20% of the travel for race oriented
riders and 20-25% of the travel for comfort oriented
riders.
4. When you reached the needed pressure remove the
pump and put the valve cap on the valve.
4. When you reached the needed pressure remove the
pump and put the valve cap on the valve.
5. If the distance between the bolts is longer than
the length of the color beam, the air pressure of
the positive chamber is too low and should be
increased by using the shock pump until the mea-
sures are corresponding.
9
10
7
8
Positive Air Chamber
Negative Air Chamber
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SET-UP OF REBOUND
GENIUS TC SHOCK
MORE DETAILS ABOUT SHOCK
SET-UP
“Rebound” describes the speed the shock comes back
to its original length after absorbing an obstacle.
In case you want more exact numbers of the shock air
pressure than shown on the decal on the piggy-back or
you’re looking for tuning hints including different shock
characteristics of the Genius Shock, please have a look
at
By using the red rebound screw (S5) you can adjust the
rebound step by step.
In addition you can download this tuning program on
your pc.
Please refer to the following instruction:
Ride your bike off a sidewalk (remain in the saddle)
and check how many times it bounces.
1. If it bounces 1-2 times, the set up is good.
2. If it bounces more than 3 times the rebound is too
fast. Turn the screw 1-2 “clicks” clockwise.
3. If it does not bounce the rebound is too slow. Turn
the screw 1-2 “clicks” counter clockwise. [11]
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Rebound knob
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BASIC SET-UP OF THE REMOTE
CONTROL OF GENIUS LC-R SHOCK
GENIUS LC-R SHOCK
The heart of the LC-R-System is the newly developed
and innovative Scott Genius LC-R Shock, offering two
functions:
1.Put the remote lever (L1) to position “Lockout”. [1]
1
S1
S2
S3
S4
S5
S6
S8
S9
S10
L1
Upper Shock Bolt
Lower Shock Bolt
Shock Housing
2. Fix the remote control cable (L2) with the cable fixation
screw (S8) using a 3mm allen key (tightening torque:
3 Nm) on the lock out lever (S9).
By using the lock out lever on top of the shock body you
can choose between following functions:
Rebound-Screw
Negative Chamber Valve
Positive Chamber Valve
Allen Screw 3mm
Lock-Out Lever
1. ALL TRAVEL MODE: full travel of 100mm on Reflex
FX models.
3.When putting now the remote lever to position “All
Travel” the cable will pull the Lockout lever downward
and the shock will offer now the full travel. Check now
the set-up for perfect function of remote lever and
shock
2. LOCK OUT MODE: the shock is locked; climbing on
asphalt roads is now possible without any power loss.
Simultaneously a blow-off-system prevents the shock
being damaged in case the rider did not open the sys-
tem while crossing obstacles.
Shock Piston
Remote Lever
L2
Remote Control Cable
Tension Screw
6.In case you want to fine-tune the brake-away power
of the remote lever, you can do this by using a 2mm
allen key and by turning the allen screw (L4). In case
you want to readjust the tension of the remote control
cable you can do this by using the tension screw (L3).
[2]
L3
L4
Allen Screw
2
2 mm allen keg
S1
S9
S8
L3
L2
S3
TRACTION CONTROL FUNCTIONS
L4
L1
Lockout
S4
S10
Full Travel
S2
Genius LC-R Shock
Remote Lever
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SET-UP OF POSITIVE AIR
CHAMBER GENIUS LC-R SHOCK
SET-UP OF NEGATIVE AIR
CHAMBER GENIUS LC-R SHOCK
IMPORTANT:
The negative air chamber contains the air-spring
influencing the brake-away and characteristic while
absorbing shocks. A too high brake-away can cause an
non-secure and uncomfortable ride.
[8]
We recommend to make sure that the pressure balance
between positive and negative chamber follows the
recommendations shown on the shock housing.
1. sit on the bike, put your feet on the pedal [9]
2. ask a second person, to put the color beam of
the SAG-Boy, recommended for your bike model,
aside the eye-to-eye distance of the shock bolts.
For all adjustments of the air spring
the lock out lever has to be in posi-
tion “all travel”/open
Not doing so may cause a loss in performance or com-
fort or may result in damage of the shock.
- if the distance between the bolts is corresponding
to the length of the color beam, the air pressure is
matching to your weight
The positive air chamber contains the air-spring you
“sit-on” while riding. [7]
To adjust the air pressure of the negative chamber of
the Scott Genius LC-R Shock please refer to the follo-
wing instruction:
After adjusting positive and negative chamber accor-
ding to the rider’s weight you can double check by
using the SAG-Boy, which is on the back of the manual,
if the SAG (negative travel) is well adjusted.
To adjust the air pressure of the positive chamber of
the Scott Genius Shock please refer to the following
instruction:
- if the distance between the bolts is shorter than
the length of the color beam, the air pressure of
the positive chamber is too high and should be
carefully reduced by using the bleed knob of the
shock pump until the measures are corresponding
[10]
1. Remove the cap of the silver valve (S6) located on
the upper end of the shock housing (S3)
The negative travel is important when crossing grooves
or holes on the trail.
1. Remove the valve cap of the black valve (S5) located
on the lower end of shock housing (S3)
2. Mount the shock pump with its adaptor on the valve
3. Pump the recommended pressure into the shock hou-
sing. On the housing of the shock you will find a table
showing in the silver colored areas the recommended
air pressure of the negative chamber according to the
rider’s weight. Sketch of shock housing decal
If the bike is well adjusted the rear wheel and the swing-
arm will roll through the groove without the mainframe
moving.
2. Mount the shock pump with its adaptor on the valve
3. Pump the recommended pressure into the positive
chamber. On the housing of the shock you will find a
table showing in the black colored areas the recom-
mended air pressure of the positive chamber according
to the rider’s weight. Sketch of shock housing decal
- If the distance between the bolts is longer than
the length of the color beam, the air pressure of
the positive chamber is too low and should be
increased by using the shock pump until the mea-
sures are corresponding.
The SAG should be 15-20% of the travel for race orien-
ted riders and 20-25% of the travel for comfort oriented
riders.
4. When you reached the needed pressure remove the
pump and put the valve cap on the valve.
The SAG-Boy indicates the recommended eye-to-eye
distance of the shock bolts of the different Genius
models.
4. When you reached the needed pressure remove the
pump and put the valve cap on the valve
To check the adjustment, please follow as shown below:
9
10
7
8
S5
S6
Positive Air Chamber
Negative Air Chamber
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SET-UP OF REBOUND
GENIUS LC-R SHOCK
MAINTENANCE / SERVICE GUIDE
“Rebound” describes the speed the shock comes back
to its original length after absorbing an obstacle.
Please clean regularly after riding off-road the shock
piston and all other parts in motion of the shock with
a soft and wet cloth or if needed with mild soap to
prevent from excessive wear and tear.
Please check that the valve caps are always fixed
completely on the valves to avoid damages of the
valves or inner parts of the shock caused by dust.
By using the red rebound screw (S4) you can adjust the
rebound step by step.
Please refer to the following instruction:
Ride your bike off a sidewalk (remain in the saddle)
and check how many times it bounces.
1. If it bounces 1-2 times, the set up is good.
2. If it bounces more than 3 times the rebound is too
fast. Turn the screw 1-2 “clicks” clockwise
3. If it does not bounce the rebound is too slow.
Turn the screw 1-2 “clicks” counter clockwise.
For maintenance and service please refer to the following
table:
Maintenance period
New
Every ride
Every 8
hours
Every 40
hours
Every 1000
hours / min.
1 x year
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Check of air pressure
Check of rebound
Clean shock bushings,
check for tear and wear,
grease
Change of oil/inspection
at Scott Shock Service
Clean shock housing
Clean Lockout mechanism
Rebound Knob
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IMPORTANT
The Scott Genius Shock is pressurised. Never
open, disassemble or rework the shock. Only a
qualified and authorized Scott service staff/
shock service center should do this.
Riding a defective or not properly working shock
can result in the loss of control over the bike and
may cause severe or dangerous injuries!
In case you want to disassemble the shock from the
bike for service or other reasons please note the recom-
mended tightening torque of 10Nm for the shock bolts.
The owner of the shock is responsible for the costs
of the service.
To ship the shock to Scott or the shock service
authorized by Scott please contact your local Scott
dealer.
Scott recommends strongly the use of a torque key
to prevent from damages on shock, shock bushings
or frame.
In addition the shock bolts should be fixed with Loctite
medium (blue) to prevent the bolts from getting unscrewed.
Damages caused by improper assembly or bad mainte-
nance as mentioned above, are not covered by warranty.
To open a shock which is under pressure can be
dangerous and may cause injuries!
Once the recommended check up is made by Scott or a
shock service authorized by Scott, it is reported in the
maintenance schedule at the end of the manual, which
will then enable you to claim for warranty within the
warranty period.
The Scott Genius Shock always must be adjusted
to the rider’s weight to warrant perfect function.
Therefore check before every ride the shock for
fitting air pressure.
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WARRANTY
Model
Following damages are not covered by the warranty:
________________________
________________________
________________________
________________________
SCOTT warrants its Genius Shock for two years for
defects in material and/or workmanship. The warranty
period starts at the day of purchase of the completely
assembled bike or of the Genius Shock. This warranty
is limited to the first buyer, what means the first person
who uses the bike and only with the use it was made
for. The bike or the shock is to purchase via authorized
SCOTT-dealers to the exclusion of purchases via internet
auctions.
-
-
improper use
damages on the piston seals caused by high
pressure washers
Year
-
damages in the surface of the shock or piston
caused by cable housings, stones or crashes
Size
-
-
-
any attempts to disassemble the rear shock
changes in technical specifications
Frame
It is obligatory to give a copy of the bill of purchase
together with the defective shock in case of a warranty
claim given that it provides evidence of purchase.
Otherwise no warranty is granted.
oil changes not made at SCOTT or Shock Service
Centers authorized by SCOTT
-
neglecting the service and maintenance periods
mentioned in the maintenance schedule of this
manual (please refer to the maintenance schedule
listed above)
In case of a warranty claim the decision to repair or to
replace the defective shock is up to SCOTT. Non defec-
tive parts will only be replaced at the guarantee’s own
expense.
Claims must be made directly through an authorized
dealer with the protocol of handing over. For infor-
mation regarding the nearest dealer, write or call
this company or the national SCOTT distributor.
Following wear and tear shock elements are not covered
by the warranty:
- all seals and mud scrapers
- all piston bushings and sliders
- the surface of the piston
- the fixation bushings
Under reservation of national warrant of merchan-
tability.
- the shock bolts
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SCOTT SERVICE PLAN
SCOTT SERVICE PLAN
Model
Year
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Service comment :
Model
Year
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Service comment :
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Size
Size
Frame
Frame
Date of Service:
Dealers Signature:
Date of Service:
Dealers Signature:
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SCOTT SERVICE PLAN
SCOTT SERVICE PLAN
Model
Year
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Service comment :
Model
Year
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Service comment :
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Size
Size
Frame
Frame
Date of Service:
Dealers Signature:
Date of Service:
Dealers Signature:
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SCOTT SERVICE PLAN
SCOTT SERVICE PLAN
Model
Year
___________________
Service comment :
Model
Year
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Service comment :
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Size
Size
Frame
Frame
Date of Service:
Dealers Signature:
Date of Service:
Dealers Signature:
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