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1997 Scott Comp Jr

Original specifications: Shimano Tourney TY-15 drivetrain · 20" wheels · 30 lb published weight.

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Archive #62387
Model year
1997
Category
Kids
Original MSRP
$269.00
Sizes
Boys, girls
Colors
Yellow/orange
Weight
30 lb
Geometry
Legacy reference
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Identification clues

1997 archived details

Published colors
Yellow/orange
Frame
Hi-tensile steel
Original equipment
Shimano Tourney TY-15

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Original buildHi-tensile steel · Shimano Tourney TY-15 · 20" wheels

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Published sizes and colors

2 sizes · 1 color

Manufacturer-published sizes and colors; availability and exact size/color pairings may vary by market or production run.

Published sizes

Boysgirls

Published colors

Yellow/orange

Frameset

Frame ConstructionWelded
Frame MaterialHi-tensile steel
ForkSpinner
Fork MaterialHi-tensile steel, unicrown crown

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano Tourney TY-15
ShiftersGrip Shift MRX-170
Front DerailleurShimano Tourney TY-15, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear DerailleurShimano Tourney TY-15
CranksetDotek DK1-70P, 34/42 teeth
Bottom BracketChin Haur CH-46
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs5-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsVictor VP-893

Brakes

BrakesChang Star 852AT cantilever brakes, aluminum levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1" Victor VP-H83 sealed
HandlebarHi-tensile steel
Handlebar ExtensionsAluminum
StemHi-tensile steel
SaddleScott Junior
SeatpostAluminum, 26.0 mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsSteel, nutted
RimsAlex VP-20, 36-hole
SpokesSteel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front Tire20 x 1.75" Kenda
Wheel Size20" wheels

Geometry

Legacy reference · 6 measurements

Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.

All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 6 measurements
MeasurementLegacy reference
Top tube436.9 mm
Head-tube angle70.3°
Seat-tube angle71°
Chainstay / rear center365.8 mm
Wheelbase868.7 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm

Frame size not recorded.

Gearing

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

Published build42/34T · 14–28T · 5-speed
Lowest1.21:1 Highest3.00:1 Total range247%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM Lowest gear6.3 mph Highest gear15.7 mph

Uses front tire 20×1.75; rear size isn’t listed.

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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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Parts & serviceability

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Original specifications
Front tire · Original
20 x 1.75" Kenda Replacement search: 20x1.75 bicycle tire Before ordering: Check rim type and tire clearance.
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Rear derailleur · Original
Shimano Tourney TY-15
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Seatpost · Original
Aluminum

26.0 mm diameter

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Rims · Original
Alex VP-20

36-hole

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Front tire
20 x 1.75" Kenda
Drivetrain
5-speed
Seatpost diameter
26 mm
Bottom bracket / shell
Chin Haur CH-46 · 68mm English
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Frame and fork

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Archived: Frame: Welded · Fork: Spinner · Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown

Drivetrain

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Archived: Group: Shimano Tourney TY-15 · Shifters: Grip Shift MRX-170 · Front derailleur: Shimano Tourney TY-15, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm · Rear derailleur: Shimano Tourney TY-15 · Crankset: Dotek DK1-70P, 34/42 teeth · Bottom bracket: Chin Haur CH-46 · Rear cogs: 5-speed, 14 - 28 teeth · Chain: KMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"

Brakes

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Archived: Brakes: Chang Star 852AT cantilever brakes, aluminum levers

Wheels and tires

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Archived: Wheel size: 20" wheels · Rims: Alex VP-20, 36-hole · Hubs: Steel, nutted · Front tire: 20 x 1.75" Kenda

Controls and contact points

Archived: Headset: 1" Victor VP-H83 sealed · Handlebar: Hi-tensile steel · Stem: Hi-tensile steel · Seatpost: Aluminum, 26.0 mm diameter · Saddle: Scott Junior · Pedals: Victor VP-893

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