Balance FS 550 1998 VS Scott CONTESSA SPARK RC 2009 specs comparison
Balance FS 550
General Infos| Model | FS 550 |
| Manufacturer | Balance |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Ball-burnished to olive fade |
| Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro RBP-376AG Levers Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore XT |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 220S |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Butted 7005 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Balance RID |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Balance RID |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG51 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-UN52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 7-speed |
Balance FS 550 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore LX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Indy SL |
Other Specs of Balance FS 550
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Balance Clipless |
| Rear shock absorber | 3.5 (inches) Travel Dyna-mount |
| Saddle seat | Balance |
| Seat post extension | 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter Balance RID |
Scott Contessa Spark RC
General Infos| Model | Contessa Spark RC |
| Manufacturer | Scott |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Carbon and White and Lime |
| Sizes |
- Womens small - womens medium - womens large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.25 (inches) Schwalbe Rocket Ron |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano XT Hydraulic Levers Shimano XT Disc With 180 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Shimano XT Disc With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | DT Swiss XR1 Disc Centerlock |
| Rims manufacturer | DT Swiss XR1 Disc |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Scott Spark HMF-NET Carbon Fiber |
| Frame type | Monocoque |
| Handlebar construction | Ritchey Carbon Pro Lo-Rizer |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Scott Pro OS |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Ritchey Pro Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano HG73 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano Hollowtech II |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano XT Hollowtech 2 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano XT Rapid Fire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Scott Contessa Spark RC Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 120 (millimeters) Travel RockShox Reba SL |
Other Specs of Scott Contessa Spark RC
| Component group sets | Shimano XT |
| Pedals details | Shimano M520 |
| Rear shock absorber | 110 (millimeters) Travel Scott and DT Swiss TC Superlight |
| Saddle seat | Fi'zi:k Vitesse HP |
| Seat post extension | 34.9 (millimeters) Diameter Ritchey Pro Carbon |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Balance provided us with the latest version of its FS 550 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Balance FS 550 Mountain bike here
- Get your Scott Contessa Spark RC manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Scott Contessa Spark RC Mountain bike here