In terms of riding in light terrain, the Scott Contessa Active 20 is an absolute banger. With its geometry, the Racebike of Scott is right in the middle between playfulness and high speed stability. At the seating position, Scott combines the best of two worlds: It´s balanced character is a good mix of sporty efficiency and a comfortable upright postiion. There are Racebike in the price under 1000 Euro that have more potential downhill. For this, the shifting components are pretty much the best thing you can expect on a complete bike for 949 Euro . A nice warranty promises sustainability. With 5 years warranty Scott sets the bar high!