- Frame
- Tange chromoly, double-butted
- Groupset
- Shimano Deore LX/STX
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- Frame
- Tange chromoly, double-butted
- Groupset
- Shimano Deore LX
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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Gearing
1997 Scott Boulder has a 7% lower climbing ratio than 1996 Scott Boulder.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
- Identity & price
1996 Scott Boulder had an original MSRP $165 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.
Lowest0.73:1Highest3.82:1Total range521%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.95; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.79:1Highest3.82:1Total range486%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Rear tire: 26×1.95.
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.
Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
Specification
1997 Scott Boulder
1996 Scott Boulder
Overview
Model Year
1997
1996
Brand
Scott
Scott
Model
Boulder
Boulder
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Original MSRP
$869.00
$703.99
Colors
Black
Violet pearl
Sizes
14", 16", 17.5", 19", 20.5"
14", 16", 17.5", 19", 22"
Weight
27 lb
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Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded steel
Frame Material
Tange chromoly, double-butted
Tange chromoly, double-butted
Fork
Rock Shox Indy C
Univega
Fork Material
Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Chromoly, 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 top-swing, top-pull
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX SGS
Shimano Deore LX SGS
Crankset
Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
Sugino Impel 300, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-UN52, 110 mm spindle
Shimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
KMC, 1/2 x 3/32"
1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Tioga Surefoot w/clips & straps
Wellgo LU-951 w/clips & straps
Brakes
Brakes
Avid SD-2.0 brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers
Shimano STX M-System
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Tioga ST2
1 1/8" Victor VP-H94-W
Handlebar
Aluminum
Alloy, double butted
Handlebar Extensions
Scott Pro Stock
Scott AT-NZ
Stem
Aluminum
Chromoly, double-butted
Saddle
Vetta TT Tri-Shock, chromoly rails
Scott Performance
Seatpost
Aluminum, 26.4 mm diameter
Kalloy alloy, 26.4 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Shimano STX-RC suspension, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
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Rims
Mavic 238, 32-hole
Mavic 238, 32-hole
Spokes
DT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho TT
26 x 1.95" Ritchey Mega-Bite Z-Max
Rear Tire
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26 x 1.95" Ritchey Climb Max
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
424.2 mm
Wheelbase
1049 mm
1049 mm
Fork offset / rake
40.6 mm
43.2 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.