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1995 Scott Santa Cruz · 1996 Scott Santa Cruz

Specification1995 Scott Santa Cruz1996 Scott Santa Cruz
Overview
Model year19951996
BrandScottScott
ModelSanta CruzSanta Cruz
Bicycle typeHybridHybrid
Archive ID2908459832
Original MSRP$439.00$533.99
ColorsPurplePearl/red
Sizes44 cm, 48 cm, 52 cm, 56 cm, 60 cm44 cm, 48 cm, 52 cm, 56 cm, 60 cm
Weight27 lb—
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-welded steelTIG-welded steel
Frame materialChromoly main triangle / hi-tensile steel rear staysChromoly
ForkSpinnerScott
Fork materialChromoly, unicrown crownChromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shock—N/A
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano STXShimano STX
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-300Grip Shift SRT-450
Front derailleurShimano STX, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mmShimano STX, top-pull
Rear derailleurShimano STXShimano STX-RC
CranksetShimano STX HyperDrive-C, 22/32/42 teethShimano STX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracket—Shimano BB-LP26
BB shell width—68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG50, 1/2 x 3/32"1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-884Wellgo LU-884
Brakes
BrakesShimano Alivio brakes, Chang Star 274A leversShimano Alivio M-System brakes, Grip Shift SRT-450 alloy levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" YST 226N1" Tien Hsin TH-1150W
HandlebarHsin Lung MTB-152Alloy
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemHsin Lung MTS 158Kalloy
SaddleScott TrekkingScott Trekking
SeatpostKalloy SP-242, 26.4 mm diameterKalloy alloy, 26.4 mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano Alivio—
RimsAraya TX-350, 32-holeAlesa 6017, double wall, 36-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0 mm straight gaugeStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" Maxxis700 x 42c Scott Trekking
Wheel size26" wheels700c wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1995 Scott Santa Cruz1996 Scott Santa Cruz
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle71°71°
Seat-tube angle73.5°73.5°
Chainstay / rear center445 mm440 mm
Wheelbase1080 mm1049 mm
Fork offset / rake45 mm45 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 12, 2026.