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Key differences

Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.

  1. Data limitation

    No geometry is recorded for 1996 Scorpio Primrose and 1999 Scorpio Primrose.

Gearing comparison

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

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

1996 Scorpio Primrose48/38/28T · 13–28T · 7-speed
Lowest1.00:1Highest3.69:1Total range369%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear6.9 mphHighest gear25.6 mph

Uses front tire 26×1.95; rear size isn’t listed.

1999 Scorpio Primrose48/38/28T · 13–28T · 7-speed
Lowest1.00:1Highest3.69:1Total range369%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear7.0 mphHighest gear25.9 mph

Uses front tire 26×2.1; 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
1996 Scorpio Primrose
1999 Scorpio Primrose
Overview
Model Year
1996
1999
Brand
Scorpio
Scorpio
Model
Primrose
Primrose
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$200.00
$199.99
Colors
Red
Dark Red
Sizes
Womens 18"
18"
Weight
28 lb
33 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded steel
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Hi-tensile steel
Hi-tensile steel
Fork
Pilot Jumbo Fork
Pilot Suspension, 2.0" travel
Fork Material
Hi-tensile steel, sloping crown
Chromoly/hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Altus
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Altus top-mount
Grip Shift MRX-200
Front Derailleur
Shimano Altus, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Pilot DX, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tourney TY-20
Shimano Tourney TY-22
Crankset
Dotek 3-piece, 28/38/48 teeth
Tracer, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom Bracket
—
YST BB 613, 110mm spindle
BB Shell Width
73mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
7-speed, 13 - 28 teeth
7-speed, 13 - 28 teeth
Chain
KMC HP-20, 1/2 x 3/32"
KMC Z-51, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Resin
Wellgo LU-883
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore DX brakes, alloy levers
Chang Star linear-pull brakes, Chang Star 257A levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" steel
1" YST steel
Handlebar
Pilot
Hsin Lung steel
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Pilot
Hsin Lung steel
Saddle
Pilot
Pilot
Seatpost
Alloy
Steel, 25.4mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
—
Joy Tech steel, nutted
Rims
Alesa alloy, 36-hole
Weinmann 119, 36-hole
Spokes
Steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Shuhn Lih steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 1.95" Kenda K-100
26 x 2.10" Kenda K-850
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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