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Compare published geometry, gearing and specifications for up to three bicycles.

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At a glance

Key differences

Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.

  1. Data limitation

    No geometry is recorded for 2005 Scott Contessa 50 and 2007 Scott Contessa 50.

  2. Gearing

    2007 Scott Contessa 50 has a 20% 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.

2005 Scott Contessa 5048/38/28T · 14–28T · 7-speed
Lowest1.00:1Highest3.43:1Total range343%

Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.

2007 Scott Contessa 5042/34/24T · 11–30T · 8-speed
Lowest0.80:1Highest3.82:1Total range477%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear5.6 mphHighest gear26.6 mph

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
2007 Scott Contessa 50
Overview
Model Year
2005
2007
Brand
Scott
Scott
Model
Contessa 50
Contessa 50
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$367.49
$349.00
Colors
Black/Silver
—
Sizes
Womens xsmall, womens small, womens medium, womens large
—
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Fork
Top Gun SCT, 60mm
RST Capa C7, 75mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Aluminum/steel, single crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Shimano mix
Shifters
Shimano RS-41-7R Revo
Shimano ST-EF50-8R EZ Fire Plus
Front Derailleur
Shimano FD-C051
Shimano FD-C050
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Altus
Shimano Acera
Crankset
Shimano FC-TY33, 28/38/48 teeth
Shimano FC-TX-70-CG, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Chin Haur CH-52
Shimano BB-TY30
Rear Cogs
7-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
Chain
KMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
KMC Z72
Pedals
Wellgo LU-895
SP-214
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro aluminum brakes, Tektro aluminum levers
Tektro SCB-310-AL brakes, Shimano ST-EF50 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey LP Plus
Ritchey LP Plus
Handlebar
Scott MTB
Scott MTB-152
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Hsin Lung aluminum
HL TDS-C41-8
Saddle
Scott VC-2N
Scott Contessa VL 4115
Seatpost
HL-SP-233
SP 872N
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Formula FM-31
Front: Formula FM-31, Rear: Shimano FH-RM30-8
Rims
Araya VP20
Rigida Cyber 10
Spokes
UCP, straight gauge
UCP, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Front Tire
26 x 1.95" Ritchey Speed Max
26 x 2.00" Scott OXYD
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels

Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.

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