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2012 Scott Aspect 40 Contessa vs 2012 Transition Bandit 29
The Scott Aspect 40 Contessa and Transition Bandit 29 are both Cross Country bikes. Both bikes have Aluminium / Alloy frames. The Scott Aspect 40 Contessa has 26" wheels, while the Transition Bandit 29 has wheels. The forks on the Scott Aspect 40 Contessa are SR Suntour, while the Transition Bandit 29 has Fox forks. The Transition Bandit 29 retails for $3,549 USD. The Scott Aspect 40 Contessa comes in XS, S, M, L, while the Transition Bandit 29 comes in S, M, L.
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Scott Aspect 2012 Aspect 40 Contessa 2012
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Frameset
- Frame Material
- Frame
- Fork
- Shock
- Motor
- Battery
Wheels
- Hubs
- Wheels
- Wheel Size
- Spokes
- Tires
Drivetrain
- Chain
- Crank
- Bottom Bracket
- Front Derailleur
- Rear Derailleur
- Shifters
- Cassette
- Pedals
Components
- Brakeset
- Brakeset Brand
- Handlebar
- Saddle
- Seatpost
- Stem
- Grips
- Headset
- Contessa Sport, 6061 Alloy, Solution geometry,
- Suntour XCM-H, with Lockout , 100mm travel,,
- Scott FM-21-FQR , Shimano FH-RM30-8
- Araya TX-633, D-Wall, black
- 26"
- 14 G, stainless, black
- Schwalbe Black Jack, 26 x 2.1, 50TPI
- 16.9, , 42x34x24 T, KMC Z-72
- Shimano FC-M171, black, w/CG
- , Shimano BB-UN 26, Cartridge Type
- Shimano FD-M190, 31.8mm
- Shimano Acera, RD-M390, 24 Speed
- Shimano ST-EF 51 L, 8R, EZ-fire plus
- Scott Comp, V-Brake, Scott Comp
- Scott Contessa OS, 620mm, black, 31,8mm,
- Contessa SCT-2012-1
- Scott, 31.6mm, , ,
- Scott TDS-D345A-8, OS 31.8mm
- Ritchey Logic OE integrated
- 6061 Custom Hydroformed Heat Treated Aluminum
- Fox 34 Float 140 RLC F29 Tapered Kashima QR15,
- Fox RP23 BV Kashima
- TBC Revolution 28 29er
- TBC Revolution 28 29er
- Maxxis Ardent 29 x 2.25 Rear & 29 x 2.4 Front
- 17.6, , 38/24, KMC X10.93
- SRAM S1400 GXP 10S 175
- 13.2, 73mm shell x 51mm chainline
- SRAM X7 HDM 2x10 38/36T
- SRAM X7 MEDIUM CAGE CARBON 10SPD
- SRAM X7
- Avid Elixr 9, Avid Elixr 9
- Kore Torsion Trail 740x35mm
- TBC Park N Ride Diamond Stitch Race
- Truvativ Stylo, , ,
- Truvativ AKA 60mm
- ODI Cross Trainer X Lock-on
- FSA Gravity NO.57E
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What to compare
Components
It's essential to know which components make up a bike. From there you can compare the differences, such as build quality, performance, features, weight and price. This takes some of the guesswork out of buying a mountain bike.
Here are the components that have the biggest impact on your ride. You should be paying particular attention to these:
- Fork
- Shock
- Drivetrain (Derailleur, shifter, cranks, chain etc.)
- Brakeset
- Wheels
Price
Ultimately, for most of us, price is the deciding factor and you want to get the most bang for your buck. Comparing the price of mountain bikes, along with which components you're getting, helps you determine what you're actually paying for. Are you spending your hard-earned dollars on a quality bike frame, with quality components and a solid warranty? Or are you simply paying for a brand name?
Reviews
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Warranties
Different bike companies have different warranties. It's important to compare the length of these warranties, what they'll cover and who's covered.
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