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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 2008 Scott Contessa 50.
- Gearing
2008 Scott Contessa 50 has a 8% lower climbing ratio than 2006 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.
Lowest0.73:1Highest4.00:1Total range545%
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 Contessa 50
2008 Scott Contessa 50
Overview
Model Year
2006
2008
Brand
Scott
Scott
Model
Contessa 50
Contessa 50
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$349.99
$399.99
Colors
—
White/Blue
Sizes
—
Womens xsmall, womens small, womens medium, womens large
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
6061 aluminum
7005 aluminum
Fork
Top Gun SCT 08 E, 75mm travel
RST Capa C8, 75mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Single
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano ST-EF50-8R EZ-Fire Plu
Shimano ST-EF50
Front Derailleur
Shimano FD-C051
Shimano FD-TY10, clamp on 31.8mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Acera
Shimano Acera
Crankset
Shimano Tourney FC-TY33, 24/34/42 teeth
Shimano FC-M191, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-UN26
Shimano BB-UN26
BB Shell Width
—
68mm English
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
Chain
KMC Z72, 1/2 x 3/32"
KMC Z72, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
SP-872N
Xerama SP-872N
Brakes
Brakes
Scott Comp 70mm pads brakes, aluminum linear-pull levers
Scott Comp
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" integrated Ritchey
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
Handlebar
Scott MTB-152
MTB-152
Stem
Aluminum threadless
TDS-C41-8
Saddle
Scott SCT-2
Contessa VL 4135
Seatpost
Aluminum micro-adjust
Scott SP-233, 26.8mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Formula FM-31, Rear: Shimano FH-RM30
Front: Formula FM-31, Rear: Shimano FH-RM30
Rims
Araya GP 710
Rigida Cyber 10, 32-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
14ga. (2.0mm)
Front Tire
26 x 2.00" Ritchey Speed Max
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.