Novara PONDEROSA 1996 VS Balance XR 150 (01) 1998 specs comparison

Novara Ponderosa

General Infos

Model	Ponderosa
Manufacturer	Novara
Year of production	1996
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Color choice	-Dark blue
Sizes	- 13 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches)
Sizes	- 13 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Ritchey Climb Max Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Ritchey Mad Max
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Tektro RBP-366A Levers Shimano STX-RC M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Not Available
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Mavic 221
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted Soon Lih Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Double-butted Chromoly
Frame type	TIG-welded Aluminum
Handlebar construction	Alico Alloy
Handlebar extender	Alico Alloy
Handlebar stem details	Tahoma Sonne IV
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA-2

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC IG-31
Bottom bracket shell width	68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type	Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/42 Teeth Shimano STX-RC
Gear shift levers	Grip Shift SRT-600
Rear gear set	11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed

Novara Ponderosa Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Top-pull Shimano STX-RC Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano STX-RC
Fork material	Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum
Fork type	Answer Manitou Mach 5 Comp XC

Other Specs of Novara Ponderosa

Component group sets	Shimano STX-RC
Pedals details	Fasten NWL-90K With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Vetta TT Tri-Shock
Seat post extension	27.0 (millimeters) Diameter Tahoma DP 210

Balance XR 150 (01)

General Infos

Model	XR 150 (01)
Manufacturer	Balance
Year of production	1998
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Color choice	-Silver to black fade
Sizes	- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 1.95 (inches) Duro HF-822
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano AceraX Levers Shimano Altus Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano Altus
Rims manufacturer	36-hole Alex VP-18F
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Wheelsmith Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Tri-moly
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Balance RID
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Balance RID
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG50
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano BB-CT91
Crankset parts and sizes	24/34/42 Teeth Shimano Altus
Gear shift levers	Shimano AceraX EZ Fire
Rear gear set	11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed

Balance XR 150 (01) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Altus Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano AceraX
Fork material	Triple-clamp Crown Chromoly
Fork type	RST 161B

Other Specs of Balance XR 150 (01)

Component group sets	Mountain Mix
Pedals details	Resin With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Balance
Seat post extension	26.4 (millimeters) Diameter Balance