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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2006 Scott Scale 40 and 2008 Scott Scale 40.
- Equipment
2008 Scott Scale 40 has 20 mm more front travel than 2006 Scott Scale 40 in the selected sizes.
Front travel is fork suspension stroke, not rear-wheel travel.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2; 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
2006 Scott Scale 40
2008 Scott Scale 40
Overview
Model Year
2006
2008
Brand
Scott
Scott
Model
Scale 40
Scale 40
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$1,479.99
$1,549.99
Colors
—
White/Black/Red
Sizes
—
S, M, L, XL, XXL
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded/bonded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
7005 aluminum, butted
7005 aluminum
Fork
Rock Shox Recon 351 Air, 80mm travel
Fox 32 F100RL, 100mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Single
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore LX Dual Control
Shimano LX
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX
Shiamano LX, clamp on 34.9mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT
Shimano XT
Crankset
Shimano FC-M540, 22/32/44 teeth
Shimano LX, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-ES30
Shimano Cartridge
BB Shell Width
—
68mm English
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Shimano PD-M520 SPD
Shimano PD-M505
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore LX hydraulic dis brakes, Shimano Deore LX Dual Control levers
Avid Juicy 3.5 hydraulic w/185mm rotor front/Avid Juicy 3.5 hydraulic w/160mm rotor rear brakes, Avid Juicy 3.5 hydraulic levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" integrated Ritchey Integrated
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey OE
Handlebar
Scott X-Rod 580mm
Scott X-Rod
Stem
Scott Comp
Scott Comp
Saddle
Scott Racing
Scott Racing
Seatpost
Scott Comp
Scott Comp, 31.6mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano HB-M535 Disc
Front: Scott Comp Disc, Rear: Shimano FH-M525 disc
Rims
Alesa Taurus 2000 Disc, 32-hole
Alex TD-24, 32-hole
Spokes
DT Swiss Champion stainless steel, straight gauge
DT Swiss stainless steel
Front Tire
26 x 2.00" Scott OXYD 60TPI Kevlar
26 x 2.00" Scott Ozon
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.