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2006 Scott Contessa 40 · 2005 Scott Contessa 40

Specification2006 Scott Contessa 402005 Scott Contessa 40
Overview
Model year20062005
BrandScottScott
ModelContessa 40Contessa 40
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID9414610290
Original MSRP$479.99$472.49
Colors—Black/Blue
Sizes—Womens xsmall, womens small, womens medium, womens large
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame material6061 aluminumAluminum
ForkRock Shox Judy 1, 80mm travelSpinner Grind 1, 75mm
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, single crownAluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano ST-EF35 EZ-FireShimano ST-EF29-8R EZ-Fire
Front derailleurShimano FD-M410Shimano FD-M330
Rear derailleurShimano AlivioShimano Acera
CranksetShimano FC-M410, 24/32/42 teethShimano FC-M340, 24/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN26Shimano BB-UN25
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainKMC Z72, 1/2 x 3/32"KMC IG-31, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-998-SWellgo LU-982
Brakes
BrakesScott Comp 70mm pads brakes, aluminum linear-pull leversTektro aluminum brakes, Shimano Acera levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" integrated Ritchey1 1/8" threadless Ritchey LP Plus
HandlebarScott Pilot ContessaScott Comp Solution
Handlebar extensions—Not included
StemScott EliteHsin Lung aluminum
SaddleScott SCT-2Scott VC-2N
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjustHL-SP-233
Wheels & tires
HubsFront: Formula FM-31, Rear: Shimano FH-MC18Front: Formula FM-31, Rear: Shimano FH-RM30
RimsAlex DM-18Alex DM-18
SpokesChun Nan stainless steel, straight gaugeChun Nan stainless steel, straight gauge
Front tire26 x 2.00" Scott OXYD26 x 1.95" Ritchey Speed Max
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 11, 2026.