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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2000 Scorpio Primrose and 1996 Scorpio Primrose.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest1.00:1Highest3.69:1Total range369%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.95; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest1.00:1Highest3.69:1Total range369%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
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
2000 Scorpio Primrose
1996 Scorpio Primrose
Overview
Model Year
2000
1996
Brand
Scorpio
Scorpio
Model
Primrose
Primrose
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Original MSRP
$190.00
$200.00
Colors
Rose Red
Red
Sizes
Womens 16"
Womens 18"
Weight
30.5 lb
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
Hi-tensile steel, sloping crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Tourney TY-22
Shimano Altus
Shifters
SRAM MRX IBS
Shimano Altus top-mount
Front Derailleur
Pilot DX, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Shimano Altus, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tourney TY-22
Shimano Tourney TY-20
Crankset
3-piece steel, 28/38/48 teeth
Dotek 3-piece, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Three piece, sealed, 110mm spindle
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BB Shell Width
68mm English
73mm English
Rear Cogs
7-speed, 13 - 28 teeth
7-speed, 13 - 28 teeth
Chain
KMC Z-51, 1/2 x 3/32"
KMC HP-20, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Resin
Resin
Brakes
Brakes
Lee Chi ProMax linear-pull brakes, Lee Chi ProMax levers
Shimano Deore DX brakes, alloy levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" steel
1" steel
Handlebar
Steel
Pilot
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Steel
Pilot
Saddle
Pilot
Pilot
Seatpost
Steel, 26.4mm diameter
Alloy
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: steel, Q/R, Rear: steel, nutted
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Rims
Alex X-101, 36-hole
Alesa alloy, 36-hole
Spokes
Shuhn Lih UCP, 2.0mm straight gauge
Steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 1.95" Kenda K-847
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.