- Frame
- Hi-tensile steel
- Brakes
- Coaster brake
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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 1998 Scorpio Balboa and 2000 Scorpio Balboa.
- Data limitation
Only 2000 Scorpio Balboa has enough published drivetrain data for gearing calculations.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
Ratio2.56:1
Estimated speed at 90 RPMGear
Uses front tire 26×2.125; rear size isn’t listed.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
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Specification
1998 Scorpio Balboa
2000 Scorpio Balboa
Overview
Model Year
1998
2000
Brand
Scorpio
Scorpio
Model
Balboa
Balboa
Bicycle Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Original MSRP
$150.00
$129.00
Colors
White/black
Black
Sizes
18", womens 18"
18", womens 18"
Weight
—
31 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Hi-tensile steel
Hi-tensile steel
Fork
Scorpio
Pilot Cruiser Jumbo
Fork Material
Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Crankset
1-piece steel
1-piece steel, 46 teeth
Bottom Bracket
—
One piece
BB Shell Width
—
American
Rear Cogs
1-speed
1-speed, 18 teeth
Chain
KMC 410, 1/2 x 1/8"
KMC 410, 1/2 x 1/8"
Pedals
Resin
Resin
Brakes
Brakes
Coaster brake
Coaster rear
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" sealed
1" steel
Handlebar
—
Steel
Handlebar Extensions
—
Not included
Stem
Hi-tensile steel
Steel
Saddle
Cruiser w/springs
Pilot
Seatpost
Pillar, steel
Steel
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: steel, nutted, Rear: coaster brake
Front: steel, nutted, Rear: Shimano Coaster Brake
Rims
Steel, 36-hole
Steel, chrome, 36-hole
Spokes
Steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Shuhn Lih UCP, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.00"
26 x 2.125" Kenda K-80
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.