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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 Boulder.
- Gearing
2005 Scott Boulder has a 12% lower climbing ratio than 1996 Scott Boulder.
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.
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.79:1Highest3.82:1Total range486%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Rear tire: 26×1.95.
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.
Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
Specification
2005 Scott Boulder
1996 Scott Boulder
Overview
Model Year
2005
1996
Brand
Scott
Scott
Model
Boulder
Boulder
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Original MSRP
Not documented
$703.99
Colors
Black/Gray
Violet pearl
Sizes
S, M, L, XL
14", 16", 17.5", 19", 22"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded steel
Frame Material
7005 aluminum
Tange chromoly, double-butted
Fork
Manitou Axel Comp TPC, 80mm
Univega
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Shimano Deore LX
Shifters
Shimano Deore LX Rapidfire
Grip Shift SRT-600
Front Derailleur
Shimano FD-580
Shimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT
Shimano Deore LX SGS
Crankset
Shimano Deore XT FC-M580, 22/32/44 teeth
Sugino Impel 300, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano Deore LX
Shimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
BB Shell Width
—
68mm English
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"
1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
LU-998-S
Wellgo LU-951 w/clips & straps
Brakes
Brakes
Avid Single Digit 5R brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers
Shimano STX M-System
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey LP
1 1/8" Victor VP-H94-W
Handlebar
Aluminum
Alloy, double butted
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Scott AT-NZ
Stem
JD aluminum
Chromoly, double-butted
Saddle
Scott Performance
Scott Performance
Seatpost
JD-495
Kalloy alloy, 26.4 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Formula CO-31 aluminum QR, Rear: Shimano Deore FH-510
—
Rims
Alex ZAC-19
Mavic 238, 32-hole
Spokes
DT Swiss stainless steel, straight gauge
Stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
—
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.00" Scott Manx
26 x 1.95" Ritchey Mega-Bite Z-Max
Rear Tire
—
26 x 1.95" Ritchey Climb Max
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
—
Head-tube angle
—
71°
Seat-tube angle
—
73.5°
Chainstay / rear center
—
424.2 mm
Wheelbase
—
1049 mm
Fork offset / rake
—
43.2 mm
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run. Legacy reference geometry is model-level historical data whose corresponding frame size is not identified; compare those dimensions as reference values rather than size-normalized fit data.