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2005 Scott Contessa 50 · 2008 Scott Contessa 50

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
Archive ID	10281	24766
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
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
Rear shock	N/A	N/A
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

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 13, 2026.