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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2005 Scott Contessa 50 and 2008 Scott Contessa 50.
- Gearing
2008 Scott Contessa 50 has a 27% lower climbing ratio than 2005 Scott Contessa 50.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest1.00:1Highest3.43:1Total range343%
Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.
Lowest0.73:1Highest4.00:1Total range545%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2; rear size isn’t listed.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
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Specification
2005 Scott Contessa 50
2008 Scott Contessa 50
Overview
Model Year
2005
2008
Brand
Scott
Scott
Model
Contessa 50
Contessa 50
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$367.49
$399.99
Colors
Black/Silver
White/Blue
Sizes
Womens xsmall, womens small, womens medium, womens large
Womens xsmall, womens small, womens medium, womens large
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Aluminum
7005 aluminum
Fork
Top Gun SCT, 60mm
RST Capa C8, 75mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Single
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano RS-41-7R Revo
Shimano ST-EF50
Front Derailleur
Shimano FD-C051
Shimano FD-TY10, clamp on 31.8mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Altus
Shimano Acera
Crankset
Shimano FC-TY33, 28/38/48 teeth
Shimano FC-M191, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Chin Haur CH-52
Shimano BB-UN26
BB Shell Width
—
68mm English
Rear Cogs
7-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
Chain
KMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
KMC Z72, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Wellgo LU-895
Xerama SP-872N
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro aluminum brakes, Tektro aluminum levers
Scott Comp
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey LP Plus
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
Handlebar
Scott MTB
MTB-152
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
—
Stem
Hsin Lung aluminum
TDS-C41-8
Saddle
Scott VC-2N
Contessa VL 4135
Seatpost
HL-SP-233
Scott SP-233, 26.8mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Formula FM-31
Front: Formula FM-31, Rear: Shimano FH-RM30
Rims
Araya VP20
Rigida Cyber 10, 32-hole
Spokes
UCP, straight gauge
14ga. (2.0mm)
Front Tire
26 x 1.95" Ritchey Speed Max
26 x 2.00" Scott Ozon
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.