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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2010 Scott Scale 70 and 2009 Scott Scale 70.
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
Rear tire: 26×2.1.
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
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 70
2009 Scott Scale 70
Overview
Model Year
2010
2009
Brand
Scott
Scott
Model
Scale 70
Scale 70
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$999.99
Not documented
Colors
White/Red
Black/White/Yellow
Sizes
XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
Weight
27.31 lb
28.19 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Scott Spark Alloy 6061 DB hydrofrom monocoque
7005 double butted hydroformed aluminum
Fork
RockShox Dart 2, 100mm travel
RockShox Dart 2 w/lockout, 100mm travel
Fork Material
Single
Single
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Shimano Deore
Shifters
Shimano Deore SL-M590 R-fire plus 2
Shimano Deore Rapidfire
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore FC-M590, clamp on 34.9mm
Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur
Shimano SLX RD-M660 SGS Shadow
Shimano SLX
Crankset
Shimano FC-M442, 22/32/44 teeth
Shimano FC-M442, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano ES-25, 118mm spindle
Shimano UN-26, 110mm spindle
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
Wellgo C 128
Wellgo LU-998-S
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano BR-M486 Hydraulic Disc, 180mm Centerlock rotor front/Shimano BR-M486 Hydraulic w/160mm rotor rear brakes, Shimano BL-M486 levers
Shimano M486 w/160mm Rotor brakes, Shimano M486 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 Comp riser
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 Team Disc CL, Rear: Shimano FH-RM65 CL
Front: Scott Comp Disc, Rear: Shimano RM-65 Centerlock disc
Rims
Alex XC-44 disc, 32-hole
Alex XC-44 disc, 32-hole
Spokes
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.