Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Scott
1997 Scott Boston
Value Guide market data · 1997 Scott Boston
12-month trend
— %
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
106%
Holds value better than category avg
Price over time - 1997 Scott Boston
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All Boston model years
1997 Boston lineup
Overview
About this bike
1997 Scott Boston value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Fork Brand & Model
- SPT-278X
- Fork Material
- Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- Hi-tensile steel
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- Shimano Tourney
- Bottom Bracket
- Chin Haur CH-46, 122 mm spindle
- Cassette
- 7-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
- Chain
- KMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32inch
- Component Group
- Shimano
- Crankset
- Shimano Tourney TY-21, 28/38/48 teeth
- Shifters
- Shimano Tourney TY-30 top-mount
Brakes
- Brakes
- Shimano Altus brakes, aluminum levers
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- Hi-tensile steel
- Stem
- Hi-tensile steel
- Headset
- 1inch Victor VP-H83 sealed
- Saddle
- Scott Comfort
- Seatpost
- Aluminum, 26.4 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Aluminum
- Rims
- Alex VP-20, 36-hole
- Spoke Brand
- DT steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
- Tires
- 700 x 40c Kenda K-830
Accessories
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Colors
- Dark blue
- Extensions
- Not included
Weight & Sizing
- Weight
- 30
Frame sizing
XS4'10"-5'2"
S5'2"-5'6"
M5'6"-5'10"
L5'10"-6'2"
XL6'2"-6'6"
M highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- Varies by size
- Reach
- Varies by size
- Wheelbase
- Varies by size
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.