Balance XR-250 (01) 1997 VS Scott CONTESSA 20 2008 specs comparison

Balance XR-250 (01) 1997 comparison online with competitors

Balance XR-250 (01)

General Infos
Model XR-250 (01)
Manufacturer Balance
Year of production 1997
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Color choice -Chrome-plated and purple 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) Duro HF-828
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano AceraX Levers
Shimano Altus Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano AceraX
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Alex VP-18F
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsChromoly
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-HG50
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Shimano AceraX
Gear shift leversShimano AceraX EZ Fire
Rear gear set7-speed

Balance XR-250 (01) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano AceraX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and chromoly
Fork typeRST 171B

Other Specs of Balance XR-250 (01)

Component group setsShimano AceraX
Pedals detailsSteel Cage
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBalance
Seat post extension 26.4 (millimeters) Diameter
Balance R.I.D.


Scott Contessa 20 2008 comparison online with competitors

Scott Contessa 20

General Infos
Model Contessa 20
Manufacturer Scott
Year of production 2008
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Color choice -White and Brown
Sizes - Xsmall
- small
- medium
- large
- xlarge
- womens xlarge

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Scott Ozon
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano BL-M485 Hydraulic Levers
Shimano BL-M485 Hydraulic Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano FH-RM65 Disc Centerlock
Front: Scott Disc Comp Centerlock
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Alex TD-24
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga.
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials7005 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionScott Comp Contessa
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsScott Comp
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Logic

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG53
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN26
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano FC-M442
Gear shift leversShimano Deore
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Scott Contessa 20 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Clamp On 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano LX
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 80 (millimeters)
RockShox Dart 2

Other Specs of Scott Contessa 20

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-998
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatContessa VL 4134 O-Zone
Seat post extension 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Scott Comp


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