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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2000 Scorpio Balboa and 1999 Scorpio Balboa.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Ratio2.56:1
Estimated speed at 90 RPMGear
Uses front tire 26×2.125; rear size isn’t listed.
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
2000 Scorpio Balboa
1999 Scorpio Balboa
Overview
Model Year
2000
1999
Brand
Scorpio
Scorpio
Model
Balboa
Balboa
Bicycle Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Original MSRP
$129.00
$119.99
Colors
Black
Cream/Black
Sizes
18", womens 18"
18"
Weight
31 lb
34 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Hi-tensile steel
Hi-tensile steel
Fork
Pilot Cruiser Jumbo
Pilot
Fork Material
Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Hi-tensile steel, oversize, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Crankset
1-piece steel, 46 teeth
1-piece 6 1/2", 46 teeth
Bottom Bracket
One piece
One piece
BB Shell Width
American
American
Rear Cogs
1-speed, 18 teeth
1-speed, 18 teeth
Chain
KMC 410, 1/2 x 1/8"
KMC 410, 1/2 x 1/8"
Pedals
Resin
Wellgo LU-472
Brakes
Brakes
Coaster rear
Coaster rear
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" steel
1" YST steel
Handlebar
Steel
Hsin Lung steel
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Steel
Hsin Lung steel
Saddle
Pilot
Pilot
Seatpost
Steel
Steel, 25.4mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: steel, nutted, Rear: Shimano Coaster Brake
Joy Tech steel, nutted
Rims
Steel, chrome, 36-hole
Pilot, 36-hole
Spokes
Shuhn Lih UCP, 2.0mm straight gauge
Shuhn Lih stainless steel, 12g straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.125" Kenda K-80
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.