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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 Contessa 50 and 2005 Scott Contessa 50.
- Gearing
2006 Scott Contessa 50 has a 20% lower climbing ratio than 2005 Scott Contessa 50.
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.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.80:1Highest3.82:1Total range477%
Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.
Lowest1.00:1Highest3.43:1Total range343%
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
2006 Scott Contessa 50
2005 Scott Contessa 50
Overview
Model Year
2006
2005
Brand
Scott
Scott
Model
Contessa 50
Contessa 50
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$349.99
$367.49
Colors
—
Black/Silver
Sizes
—
Womens xsmall, womens small, womens medium, womens large
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
6061 aluminum
Aluminum
Fork
Top Gun SCT 08 E, 75mm travel
Top Gun SCT, 60mm
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano ST-EF50-8R EZ-Fire Plu
Shimano RS-41-7R Revo
Front Derailleur
Shimano FD-C051
Shimano FD-C051
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Acera
Shimano Altus
Crankset
Shimano Tourney FC-TY33, 24/34/42 teeth
Shimano FC-TY33, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-UN26
Chin Haur CH-52
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
7-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
Chain
KMC Z72, 1/2 x 3/32"
KMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
SP-872N
Wellgo LU-895
Brakes
Brakes
Scott Comp 70mm pads brakes, aluminum linear-pull levers
Tektro aluminum brakes, Tektro aluminum levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" integrated Ritchey
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey LP Plus
Handlebar
Scott MTB-152
Scott MTB
Handlebar Extensions
—
Not included
Stem
Aluminum threadless
Hsin Lung aluminum
Saddle
Scott SCT-2
Scott VC-2N
Seatpost
Aluminum micro-adjust
HL-SP-233
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Formula FM-31, Rear: Shimano FH-RM30
Formula FM-31
Rims
Araya GP 710
Araya VP20
Spokes
Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
UCP, straight gauge
Front Tire
26 x 2.00" Ritchey Speed Max
26 x 1.95" Ritchey Speed Max
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.