Balance AL 350 (01) 1996 VS GT KARAKORAM (01) 1996 specs comparison

Balance AL 350 (01) 1996 comparison online with competitors

Balance AL 350 (01)

General Infos
Model AL 350 (01)
Manufacturer Balance
Year of production 1996
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Color choice - clear-coat
-Blue anodized and polished 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 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho TT
Front: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho KS
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro 371A Levers
Shimano AceraX M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
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 materials7005 DBT Aluminum With Replacable Der. Hanger
Frame typeWelded Aluminum
Handlebar constructionBalance R.I.D. Butted Alloy
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsBalance R.I.D. Forged Alloy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-UG51
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano STX
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-400
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Balance AL 350 (01) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano STX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeAnswer Manitou Mach 5 Comp XC

Other Specs of Balance AL 350 (01)

Component group setsShimano STX
Pedals detailsFasten NWL-90K With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBalance R.I.D. Lo-profile
Seat post extension 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-243


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GT Karakoram (01)

General Infos
Model Karakoram (01)
Manufacturer GT
Year of production 1996
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Color choice - ghost flames
- red
-Fade
Sizes - 14.5 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore LX Levers
Shimano STX M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 238
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Double-butted
Oversize
Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded Steel
Handlebar constructionGT Alloy
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKore Lite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga Alchemy

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG51
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN51
Crankset parts and sizes 22/34/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

GT Karakoram (01) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore LX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX GS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Quadra 21R

Other Specs of GT Karakoram (01)

Component group setsShimano Deore LX
Pedals detailsVictor VP-517S
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Chromoly Rails
Vetta TT Tri-Shock
Seat post extension 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-263


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