Sampson VAIL XCS 1998 VS Scott PURGATORY 1997 specs comparison

Sampson Vail XCS
General InfosModel | Vail XCS |
Manufacturer | Sampson |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Satin |
Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) |
Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Hutchinson Chameleon |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Deore LX Levers Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore XT |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 238 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Sampson Tapered Titanium |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Kalloy |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Sampson S Class |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak AL-2 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG50 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN52 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Sampson S Class |
Gear shift levers | Sachs Wavey |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Sampson Vail XCS Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Sachs Neos |
Derailleur (Rear) | Sachs Quarz |
Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Indy SL |
Other Specs of Sampson Vail XCS
Component group sets | Sachs Neos |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Chromoly Rails Selle Bassano Vuelta |
Seat post extension | 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy Uno |

Scott Purgatory
General InfosModel | Purgatory |
Manufacturer | Scott |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Dark blue |
Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano AceraX Levers Shimano Altus Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Altus |
Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Alex VP-20 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Tange Chromoly |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Hi-tensile Steel |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Hi-tensile Steel |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Victor VP-H83 Sealed |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC UG-50 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 122 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP26 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 Teeth Shimano Altus |
Gear shift levers | Shimano AceraX EZ Fire |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Scott Purgatory Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Altus |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano AceraX |
Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and chromoly |
Fork type | RST 161B |
Other Specs of Scott Purgatory
Component group sets | Shimano |
Pedals details | Victor VP-893 |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Scott Dual Density |
Seat post extension | 26.4 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Sampson provided us with the latest version of its Vail XCS bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Sampson Vail XCS Mountain bike here
- Get your Scott Purgatory manual book version yo know further about this bike
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