Balance FS-550 1997 VS Scott SPARK 50 2010 specs comparison
Balance FS-550
General Infos| Model | FS-550 |
| Manufacturer | Balance |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| 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 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 | Rear: Shimano Deore XT Front: Shimano Deore LX |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 220 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Butted 7005 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Balance R.I.D. |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Balance R.I.D. |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe 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 | 8-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 type | Rock Shox Indy SL |
Other Specs of Balance FS-550
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
| Pedals details | Balance Clipless |
| Rear shock absorber | 3.25 (inches) Travel Dyna-mount |
| Saddle seat | Balance |
| Seat post extension | 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter Balance R.I.D. |
Scott Spark 50
General Infos| Model | Spark 50 |
| Manufacturer | Scott |
| Year of production | 2010 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Black and Yellow |
| Sizes |
- S - M - L - XL |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Schwalbe Rocket Ron and 50 TPI Kevlar Bead Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Schwalbe Rocket Ron and 50 TPI Kevlar Beadple Compound |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid Elixer 5 Levers Avid Elixer 5 With 185 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Avid Elixer 5 With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano FH-M525 Disc Front: Scott Comp Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Alex XC-44 Disc |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 15ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Scott Spark Alloy 6061 DB Hydrofrom Monocoque |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Scott Pilot 18 Team 18 (millimeters) Rise and 640 (millimeters) Width |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Scott Comp OS 6-degree |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Semi-ntegrated Ritchey OE 44/50 (millimeters) |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano CN-HG53 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano Cartridge |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano FC-M542 Scott Custom |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore SL-M590 R-fire Plus 2 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Scott Spark 50 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Clamp On 34.9 (millimeters) Shimano Deore FC-M591 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XT RD-M772 SGS Shadow |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 120 (millimeters) Travel RockShox Recon SL Solo Air |
Other Specs of Scott Spark 50
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M505 |
| Rear shock absorber | 110 (millimeters) Travel DT Swiss M210 and Air and Reb. Reb. With Lockout |
| Saddle seat | Scott Racing |
| Seat post extension | 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter Scott Comp |
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 Spark 50 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Scott Spark 50 Mountain bike here