[Ridemonkey.com]

For its 10th birthday, the Scott Genius received not only a complete frame and suspension redesign, but also a complete wheel-size change. Scott will now offer the Genius in 650b (27.5-inch) and 29-inch wheel sizes–only the Genius LT will have 26-inch wheels.

By Ryan LaBar
Courtesy of Bike Magazine

Aside from the original concept of the Genius–having two bikes in one by changing the suspension’s travel and damping settings–Scott has changed everything about the bike (however, according to Scott, the Genius LT will remain unchanged). The pull-shock has been replaced with the more-common push-style rear shock its linkage and frame have been beefed up (while loosing some weight) and the bikes as a whole gain an aesthetic similar to the new Scott Spark series.

The Scott Genius 700 (650b/27.5)’s travel is adjustable from 150 to 100 to 0 millimeters with the flip of a thumb.​

Head on over to the full article on Bikemag to see all the photos and learn more about what Scott's got cooking.

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[Sandwich]

Good for Scott for capitalizing on 650b. It's gonna huge, I have a feeling. Virtually all 650b rims are sold out online except for uber skinny crests or TL21s. I really like my scott HT, it's just too 29".