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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 40 and 2007 Scott Contessa 40.
- Gearing
2007 Scott Contessa 40 has a 8% lower climbing ratio than 2005 Scott Contessa 40.
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.
Lowest0.80:1Highest3.82:1Total range477%
Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.
Lowest0.73:1Highest3.82:1Total range521%
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 40
2007 Scott Contessa 40
Overview
Model Year
2005
2007
Brand
Scott
Scott
Model
Contessa 40
Contessa 40
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$472.49
$479.00
Colors
Black/Blue
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Sizes
Womens xsmall, womens small, womens medium, womens large
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Weight
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Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Fork
Spinner Grind 1, 75mm
RockShox Dart 1, 80mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Aluminum/steel, single crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Shimano Alivio
Shifters
Shimano ST-EF29-8R EZ-Fire
Shimano ST-EF35 EZ-Fire Plus
Front Derailleur
Shimano FD-M330
Shimano Alivio
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Acera
Shimano Alivio
Crankset
Shimano FC-M340, 24/32/42 teeth
Shimano Alivio, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-UN25
Shimano BB-UN-26
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
Chain
KMC IG-31, 1/2 x 3/32"
KMC Z72
Pedals
Wellgo LU-982
Wellgo LU-982S
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro aluminum brakes, Shimano Acera levers
Tektro SCB-310-AL brakes, Shimano ST-EF35 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey LP Plus
Ritchey Logic OE
Handlebar
Scott Comp Solution
Scott Pilot Comp Contessa
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Hsin Lung aluminum
HL TDS-AL-41
Saddle
Scott VC-2N
Scott Contessa VL 4115
Seatpost
HL-SP-233
SP 233
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Formula FM-31, Rear: Shimano FH-RM30
Front: Formula FM-31, Rear: Shimano FH-MC18
Rims
Alex DM-18
Alex DM-18
Spokes
Chun Nan stainless steel, 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.