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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. Gearing

    1997 Scott Boulder has a 14% lower climbing ratio than 1995 Scott Boulder.

    A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.

  2. Identity & price

    1995 Scott Boulder had an original MSRP $270 lower than 1997 Scott Boulder.

    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.

1997 Scott BoulderSize Legacy reference · 42/32/22T · 11–30T · 8-speed
Lowest0.73:1Highest3.82:1Total range521%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear5.1 mphHighest gear26.5 mph

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

1995 Scott BoulderSize Legacy reference · 42/32/24T · 11–28T · 8-speed
Lowest0.86:1Highest3.82:1Total range445%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear6.0 mphHighest gear26.5 mph

Uses front tire 26×1.95; 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
1997 Scott Boulder
1995 Scott Boulder
Overview
Model Year
1997
1995
Brand
Scott
Scott
Model
Boulder
Boulder
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Original MSRP
$869.00
$599.00
Colors
Black
Mirror black
Sizes
14", 16", 17.5", 19", 20.5"
14", 16", 17.5", 19", 20.5"
Weight
27 lb
26 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded steel
Frame Material
Tange chromoly, double-butted
Tange MTB chromoly, double-butted
Fork
Rock Shox Indy C
Spinner
Fork Material
Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Chromoly, ultralight, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Deore LX/STX
Shimano Deore LX
Shifters
Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Grip Shift SRT-600
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Shimano Deore LX Compact Drive, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX SGS
Shimano Deore LX
Crankset
Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
Shimano STX-RC, 24/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-UN52, 110 mm spindle
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BB Shell Width
68mm English
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Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
KMC, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-IG30, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Tioga Surefoot w/clips & straps
Wellgo LU-933 w/clips & straps
Brakes
Brakes
Avid SD-2.0 brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers
Shimano Alivio brakes, Tektro 366A levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Tioga ST2
1 1/8" Victor VP-H93 sealed
Handlebar
Aluminum
6003 butted alloy
Handlebar Extensions
Scott Pro Stock
Scott AT-NZ forged
Stem
Aluminum
Alico YC-428U butted chromoly
Saddle
Vetta TT Tri-Shock, chromoly rails
Scott Sport
Seatpost
Aluminum, 26.4 mm diameter
Polygon PM-311, 26.4 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Shimano STX-RC suspension, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
Shimano Deore LX
Rims
Mavic 238, 32-hole
Mavic 236, 32-hole
Spokes
DT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Stainless steel, 1.8 mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho TT
26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71°
71°
Seat-tube angle
73.5°
73.5°
Chainstay / rear center
424.2 mm
430 mm
Wheelbase
1049 mm
1065 mm
Fork offset / rake
40.6 mm
45 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.

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