Balance AL-350 (02) 1997 VS Marin BEAR VALLEY 2008 specs comparison

Balance Al-350 (02) 1997 comparison online with competitors

Balance Al-350 (02)

General Infos
Model Al-350 (02)
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 (02) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Alivio Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX-RC
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and chromoly
Fork typeRST 381L

Other Specs of Balance Al-350 (02)

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.


Marin Bear Valley 2008 comparison online with competitors

Marin Bear Valley

General Infos
Model Bear Valley
Manufacturer Marin
Year of production 2008
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Color choice - Gloss Lemon
-Gloss Panther
Sizes - Womens 13 (inches)
- womens 15 (inches)
- womens 17 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB Prowler MX Comp
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Forged Alloy 3 Finger Levers
Avid BB 5 Mechanical Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesAlloy Double Sealed
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
WTB DX23
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 15ga.
WTB Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6061 Hydroformed Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionWomenGÇÖs Double Butted Alloy
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsMarin OS Alloy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) FSA TH-888

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG40
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruvativ Sealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
TruVativ X-Flow 3.0
Gear shift leversShimano Alivio
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Marin Bear Valley Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Altus
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 80 (millimeters) Travel
RockShox Dart 1

Other Specs of Marin Bear Valley

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsComposite
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Speed She Sport
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Alloy Micro Adjust


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