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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 40 and 2005 Scott Contessa 40.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.80:1Highest3.82:1Total range477%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.80:1Highest3.82:1Total range477%
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 40
2005 Scott Contessa 40
Overview
Model Year
2006
2005
Brand
Scott
Scott
Model
Contessa 40
Contessa 40
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$479.99
$472.49
Colors
—
Black/Blue
Sizes
—
Womens xsmall, womens small, womens medium, womens large
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
6061 aluminum
Aluminum
Fork
Rock Shox Judy 1, 80mm travel
Spinner Grind 1, 75mm
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano ST-EF35 EZ-Fire
Shimano ST-EF29-8R EZ-Fire
Front Derailleur
Shimano FD-M410
Shimano FD-M330
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Alivio
Shimano Acera
Crankset
Shimano FC-M410, 24/32/42 teeth
Shimano FC-M340, 24/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-UN26
Shimano BB-UN25
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
Chain
KMC Z72, 1/2 x 3/32"
KMC IG-31, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Wellgo LU-998-S
Wellgo LU-982
Brakes
Brakes
Scott Comp 70mm pads brakes, aluminum linear-pull levers
Tektro aluminum brakes, Shimano Acera levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" integrated Ritchey
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey LP Plus
Handlebar
Scott Pilot Contessa
Scott Comp Solution
Handlebar Extensions
—
Not included
Stem
Scott Elite
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-MC18
Front: Formula FM-31, Rear: Shimano FH-RM30
Rims
Alex DM-18
Alex DM-18
Spokes
Chun Nan stainless steel, straight gauge
Chun Nan stainless steel, straight gauge
Front Tire
26 x 2.00" Scott OXYD
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.