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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. Data limitation

    No geometry is recorded for 2013 Scott Contessa Speedster 15 and 2014 Scott Contessa Speedster 15.

  2. Gearing

    2014 Scott Contessa Speedster 15 has a 12% lower climbing ratio than 2013 Scott Contessa Speedster 15.

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

Gearing comparison

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

2013 Scott Contessa Speedster 1550/34T · 12–30T
Lowest1.13:1Highest4.17:1Total range368%

Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.

2014 Scott Contessa Speedster 1550/39/30T · 12–30T
Lowest1.00:1Highest4.17:1Total range417%

Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.

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
2013 Scott Contessa Speedster 15
2014 Scott Contessa Speedster 15
Overview
Model Year
2013
2014
Brand
Scott
Scott
Model
Contessa Speedster 15
Contessa Speedster 15
Bicycle Type
Road Double
—
Colors
Black/White
—
Sizes
47cm, 49cm, 52cm, 54cm, 56cm
XXS, XS, S, M, L
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Material
Aluminum
6061 Aluminum
Fork
Carbon Fiber
Carbon
Drivetrain
Shifters
Shimano 105
Shimano 105
Front Derailleur
Shimano 105
Shimano 105 Black
Rear Derailleur
Shimano 105
Shimano 105
Crankset
Shimano R565 50/34t
Shimano FC-R563 50/39/30t
Bottom Bracket
Shimano Hollowtech II
Shimano Hollowtech II
Cassette
Shimano Tiagra 12x30t
Shimano Tiagra CS-4600 12-30 T
Rear Cogs
2x10 Speeds
—
Chain
Shimano Tiagra
KMC X10
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro R561
Shimano BR-R561
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" Threadless
Integrated Steel Cup
Handlebar
Syncros RR2.0
Syncros RR2.0
Stem
Syncros FL2.0
Syncros FL2.0
Saddle
Syncros WR2.5
Syncros WR2.5 Women optimized
Seatpost
Syncros RR2.0
Syncros WR2.0
Wheels & Tires
Front Tire
Schwalbe Lugano 700x23
Schwalbe Lugano 700 x 25 C

Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.

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