Balance AL-350 (01) 1997 VS Rocky Mountain VERTEX 29 2011 specs comparison

Balance Al-350 (01) 1997 comparison online with competitors

Balance Al-350 (01)

General Infos
Model Al-350 (01)
Manufacturer Balance
Year of production 1997
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Color choice -Ball burnished and green 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 tire Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Tioga Psycho TT
Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Tioga Psycho KS
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe DP-7 Levers
Dia-Compe VC-747 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano STX-RC
Front: Shimano Alivio
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Araya GP-710
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Butted
7005 Aluminum
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-IG51
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Shimano Alivio
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-400i
Rear gear set8-speed

Balance Al-350 (01) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Alivio Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX-RC
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Indy C

Other Specs of Balance Al-350 (01)

Component group setsShimano STX-RC and Alivio
Pedals detailsSteel Cage
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBalance
Seat post extension 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Balance R.I.D.


Rocky Mountain Vertex 29 2011 comparison online with competitors

Rocky Mountain Vertex 29

General Infos
Model Vertex 29
Manufacturer Rocky Mountain
Year of production 2011
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Color choice -White and grass green
Sizes - 16.5 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20.5 (inches)
- 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire29 X 2.1'' Maxxis Crossmark
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size29 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano BR-M445 Levers
Shimano BR-M445 Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano M475 Disc
Front: Wheeltech XC Sealed
Rims manufacturerWTB Speed Disc XC
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelDT Swiss Competition

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsFORM 7005 Aluminum
Frame typeAluminum
Handlebar constructionRMB Zero 5
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRMB L7
Headset sizeFSA Orbit Z1.5 Lower and FSA ZS-4D ACB Upper

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG53
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano SMBB71 Press Fit
Crankset parts and sizes 44/32/22t Teeth
Shimano Deore
Gear shift leversShimano Deore Rapidfire
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Rocky Mountain Vertex 29 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Direct Mount
Shimano SLX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore
Fork materialNot Available
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
RockShox Recon Silver TK

Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Vertex 29

Component group setsShimano Mix
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Rocket V Comp
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
RMB L2B


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