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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 2010 Scott Scale 50 and 2009 Scott Scale 50.

  2. Identity & price

    2010 Scott Scale 50 had an original MSRP $160 lower than 2009 Scott Scale 50.

    Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.

Gearing comparison

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

2010 Scott Scale 5044/32/22T · 11–32T · 9-speed
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear4.8 mphHighest gear28.1 mph

Rear tire: 26×2.1.

2009 Scott Scale 5044/32/22T · 11–32T · 9-speed
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear4.9 mphHighest gear28.3 mph

Uses front tire 26×2.2; 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
2010 Scott Scale 50
2009 Scott Scale 50
Overview
Model Year
2010
2009
Brand
Scott
Scott
Model
Scale 50
Scale 50
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$1,449.99
$1,609.99
Colors
White/Red
White/Anthracite/Gold
Sizes
XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
Weight
24.89 lb
26.76 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Scott Scale Alloy 6061
7005 double butted hydroformed aluminum
Fork
RockShox Recon SL Solo Air, 100mm travel
RockShox Tora SL, 100mm travel
Fork Material
Single
Magnesium/aluminum, single crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Shimano Deore
Shifters
Shimano Deore SL-M590 R-fire plus 2
Shimano Deore Rapidfire
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore FC-M591, clamp on 34.9mm
Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT RD-M772 SGS Shadow
Shimano XT Shadow
Crankset
Shimano FC-M542 Scott Custom, 22/32/44 teeth
Shimano FC-M542, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano Cartridge
Shimano Hollowtech II
BB Shell Width
68mm
68mm
Cassette
Shimano CS-HG50
Shimano HG50
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG53
Shimano HG53-9
Pedals
Shimano PD-M520
Shimano PD-M505
Brakes
Brakes
Avid Elixer 5 w/185mm rotor front/Avid Elixer 5 w/160mm rotor rear brakes, Avid Elixer 5 levers
Avid Juicy 3.5 w/160mm rotor brakes, Avid Juicy 3.5 hydraulic levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" semi-ntegrated Ritchey OE 44/50mm
1 1/8" Ritchey OE
Handlebar
Scott Pilot 18 Team 18mm rise / 640mm width
Scott X-Rod
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Scott Comp OS 6-degree
Scott Comp OS
Saddle
Scott Racing
Scott Racing
Seatpost
Scott Comp, 31.6mm diameter
Scott Comp, 31.6mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Scott Comp Disc, Rear: Shimano FH-M525 disc
Front: Scott Comp Disc centerlock, Rear: Shimano M475 Centerlock disc
Rims
DT Swiss 445D, 32-hole
Alex XC-44 disc, 32-hole
Spokes
DT Swiss Champion stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
DT Swiss Champion, 15ga. (1.8mm)
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" Schwalbe Rocket Ron / 50 TPI Kevlar Beadple compound
26 x 2.20" Continental Mountain King
Rear Tire
26 x 2.10" Schwalbe Rocket Ron / 50 TPI Kevlar Bead
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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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