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
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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 tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Cheng Shin C-1230
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (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 typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Chung Nan Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionScott X-Bar
Handlebar extenderScott Aluminum
Handlebar stem detailsTahoma Sonne IV
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG51
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Shimano Alivio
Gear shift leversShimano 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 typeRock Shox Indy S

Other Specs of Scott Taos

Component group setsShimano Alivio
Available colors - Black and red
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsVictor VP-988 With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVelo VL-352B18
Seat post extension 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-242


Scott Taos bike review

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.