SCOTT Genius Traction Control

The rear shock on the Genius is truly unique. Rather than controlling the rear suspension by compressing a piston into the shock body, the Genius Equalizer 2 extends when a force is applied to the rear wheel; its a pull shock. Co-developed with DT Swiss, the Equalizer 2 has three distinct modes, and you can choose your attitude from the bar-mounted Trac Loc system. Heading down youll likely want all 150 mills but you on the way up you may want to either lock things up or put it in Traction Mode with 95 mm of travel and each setting is available with a flick of your left thumb.