Alpine Designs EXPLORE 1997 VS Balance AL 550 (03) 1996 specs comparison
Alpine Designs Explore
General Infos| Model | Explore |
| Manufacturer | Alpine Designs |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- midnight blue -Green |
| Sizes |
- 14.5 (inches) - 16.5 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 14.5 (inches) - 16.5 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Cheng Shin C-1040N |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Tourney TY-21 Levers Shimano Altus Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Aluminum Quick Release |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Aluminum |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Asahi Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Double-butted Oversize Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Leadtec |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Chromoly |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC UG-50 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 122 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-CS12 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 Teeth Shimano Tourney TY-22 |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift MRX-170 |
| Rear gear set | 14 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Alpine Designs Explore Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Tourney TY-32 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Tourney TY-32 |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Hi-tensile Steel |
| Fork type | Akisu |
Other Specs of Alpine Designs Explore
| Component group sets | Shimano Tourney TY-32 |
| Pedals details | Resin Body Aluminum Cage |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Velo VL-257 With Springs |
| Seat post extension | 29.6 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy SP-242 |
Balance AL 550 (03)
General Infos| Model | AL 550 (03) |
| Manufacturer | Balance |
| Year of production | 1996 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- emerald and polished fade -Clear-coat |
| Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho TT Grey Front: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho KS Grey |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro RBP-370A Levers Shimano Deore LX M-System Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 238 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 7005 Spiral-X DBT Al. With Replaceable Der. Hanger |
| Frame type | Welded Aluminum |
| Handlebar construction | Balance R.I.D. |
| Handlebar extender | Balance R.I.D. Shorties Alloy |
| Handlebar stem details | Balance R.I.D. Forged Alloy |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG51 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-600 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Balance AL 550 (03) Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Deore LX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown 4130 Chromoly |
| Fork type | Balance |
Other Specs of Balance AL 550 (03)
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
| Pedals details | Tioga Clipman |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Balance R.I.D. With Suspended Rails |
| Seat post extension | 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter Balance R.I.D. |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Alpine Designs provided us with the latest version of its Explore bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Alpine Designs Explore Mountain bike here
- Get your Balance AL 550 (03) manual book version yo know further about this bike
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