Scott Vail 1997 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Scott |
| Model | Vail |
| First production | 1997 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Front Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| Parts And Accessories | Scott Vail Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 14 (inches) / 35.56 (cm)- 14 (inches)- 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm)- 16 (inches)- 17.5 (inches) / 44.45 (cm)- 17.5 (inches)- 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm)- 19 (inches)- 20.5 (inches) / 52.07 (cm)- 20.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho TT |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Alivio LeversShimano Alivio M-System Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano STX-RCFront: Aluminum |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic 238 |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Double-buttedTange Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Scott Pro Stock |
| Handlebar stem details | Chromoly |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Victor VP-H94 Sealed |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-LP26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 TeethShimano Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth8-speed |
Scott Vail Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)Shimano STX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX-RC |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownMagnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Indy C |
Other Specs of Scott Vail
| Component group sets | Shimano STX-RC and STX |
| Available colors | - Yellow |
| Weight | 24.5 |
| Pedals details | Tioga Surefoot With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Scott Sport |
| Seat post extension | 28.2 (millimeters) DiameterAluminum |
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Scott Vail bike review
Scott produced the Vail bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $699.00.Vail bike is available in many sizes such as 14 (inches), 16 (inches), 17.5 (inches), 19 (inches) and 20.5 (inches).
Scott Mountain bike Vail can be found in one single color which is Yellow.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho TT tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 238, 32-hole. Scott equiped this exact model with Shimano Alivio M-System brakes, Shimano Alivio levers braking system and Front: aluminum, Rear: Shimano STX-RC hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Scott used Tange chromoly, double-butted material for the frame. Aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Vail to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Chromoly.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore LX, 24/34/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Scott, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL gear shift levers.