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At a glance

Key differences

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

  1. Data limitation

    No geometry is recorded for 1997 Scorpio Primrose and 1996 Scorpio Primrose.

Gearing comparison

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

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

1997 Scorpio Primrose48/38/28T · 14–28T · 7-speed
Lowest1.00:1Highest3.43:1Total range343%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear6.9 mphHighest gear23.8 mph

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

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.

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 Scorpio Primrose
1996 Scorpio Primrose
Overview
Model Year
1997
1996
Brand
Scorpio
Scorpio
Model
Primrose
Primrose
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Original MSRP
$200.00
$200.00
Colors
Red
Red
Sizes
Womens 18"
Womens 18"
Weight
—
28 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded steel
Frame Material
Hi-tensile steel
Hi-tensile steel
Fork
Pilot Jumbo Fork
Pilot Jumbo Fork
Fork Material
Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Hi-tensile steel, sloping crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Tourney TY-22
Shimano Altus
Shifters
Grip Shift MRX-170
Shimano Altus top-mount
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tourney TY-22, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Shimano Altus, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tourney TY-22
Shimano Tourney TY-20
Crankset
Dotek 3-piece, 28/38/48 teeth
Dotek 3-piece, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Victor VPB-32
—
BB Shell Width
68mm English
73mm English
Rear Cogs
7-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
7-speed, 13 - 28 teeth
Chain
KMC HP-70S, 1/2 X 3/32"
KMC HP-20, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Victor VP-872
Resin
Brakes
Brakes
Vanguard 671A brakes, Chang Star 278C levers
Shimano Deore DX brakes, alloy levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" Victor VP-H67
1" steel
Handlebar
Pilot
Pilot
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Pilot
Pilot
Saddle
Velo VL-238
Pilot
Seatpost
Pilot, 25.4 mm diameter
Alloy
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Joy Tech Big Hub Q/R, Rear: Formula FM 31
—
Rims
Kin Lin aluminum, 36-hole
Alesa alloy, 36-hole
Spokes
Shuhn Lih steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 1.95" Kenda K-850
26 x 1.95" Kenda K-100
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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