Scott Taos 1998 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Scott |
| Model | Taos |
| First production | 1998 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Front Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Scott Taos Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm) - 16 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) / 44.45 (cm) - 17.5 (inches) - 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm) - 19 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Cheng Shin C-1230 |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro RBP-377A Levers Tektro 823A Linear-pull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano RM40 Front: Formula FM 31 |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Araya GP-710 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Chung Nan Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | 6061 T6 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Scott X-Bar |
| Handlebar extender | Scott Aluminum |
| Handlebar stem details | Tahoma Sonne IV |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG51 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 Teeth Shimano Alivio |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Alivio MC15-C RapidFire Plus |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Scott Taos Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Alivio Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Indy S |
Other Specs of Scott Taos
| Component group sets | Shimano Alivio |
| Available colors | - Black and red |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Victor VP-988 With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Velo VL-352B18 |
| Seat post extension | 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy SP-242 |
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Scott produced the Taos bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $499.95.
Taos bike is available in many sizes such as 16 (inches), 17.5 (inches) and 19 (inches).
Scott Mountain bike Taos can be found in a few colors, among these colors Black and red .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" Cheng Shin C-1230 tires and Chung Nan stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Araya GP-710, 32-hole. Scott equiped this exact model with Tektro 823A linear-pull brakes, Tektro RBP-377A levers braking system and Front: Formula FM 31, Rear: Shimano RM40 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Scott used 6061 T6 aluminum material for the frame. Scott X-Bar high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Taos to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Tahoma Sonne IV.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Alivio, 24/34/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG51 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Scott, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Alivio MC15-C RapidFire Plus gear shift levers.