Balance FS-550 1997 VS Scott SPARK 20 2009 specs comparison

Balance FS-550 1997 comparison online with competitors

Balance FS-550

General Infos
Model FS-550
Manufacturer Balance
Year of production 1997
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Color choice -Ball burnished and polish and 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 tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro RBP-376AG Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Deore XT
Front: Shimano Deore LX
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 220
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Butted
7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionBalance R.I.D.
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsBalance R.I.D.
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG51
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Rear gear set8-speed

Balance FS-550 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore LX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Indy SL

Other Specs of Balance FS-550

Component group setsShimano Deore LX
Pedals detailsBalance Clipless
Rear shock absorber 3.25 (inches) Travel
Dyna-mount
Saddle seatBalance
Seat post extension 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Balance R.I.D.


Scott Spark 20 2009 comparison online with competitors

Scott Spark 20

General Infos
Model Spark 20
Manufacturer Scott
Year of production 2009
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Color choice -Carbon and Pewter
Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.25 (inches) Schwalbe Rocket Ron
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (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 brakesDT Swiss XR1 Disc Centerlock
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
DT Swiss XR1 Disc
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelDT Swiss Super Comp

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsIMP4/HMF Net Carbon Fiber
Frame typeMonocoque
Handlebar constructionRitchey Carbon Pro Lo-Rizer
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsScott Pro OS
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Ritchey Pro

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG-53
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters)
Bottom bracket typeShimano Hollowtech II
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano XT Hollowtech 2
Gear shift leversShimano XT Rapid Fire
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Scott Spark 20 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano XT
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR Shadow
Fork material Single Crown
Magnesium and aluminum
Fork type 120 (millimeters) Travel
Fox 32 F100RL

Other Specs of Scott Spark 20

Component group setsShimano XT
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M520
Rear shock absorber 110 (millimeters) Travel
Scott Nude TC
Saddle seatSelle Italia SLR XP Kevlar
Seat post extension 34.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Ritchey Pro Carbon


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