Balance AL 450 (01) 1998 VS Rocky Mountain VAPOR 2000 specs comparison

Balance Al 450 (01) 1998 comparison online with competitors

Balance Al 450 (01)

General Infos
Model Al 450 (01)
Manufacturer Balance
Year of production 1998
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Color choice -Ball-burnished to dark blue 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 Dia-Compe DP-7 Levers
Dia-Compe VC-747 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano STX-RC
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Araya TM-820
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Butted
7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionBalance RID
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsBalance RID
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG51
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano STX-RC
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-400
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Balance Al 450 (01) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano STX-RC Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Indy C

Other Specs of Balance Al 450 (01)

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals details Aluminum Body With Clips & Straps
Steel Cage
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBalance
Seat post extension 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Balance RID


Rocky Mountain Vapor 2000 comparison online with competitors

Rocky Mountain Vapor

General Infos
Model Vapor
Manufacturer Rocky Mountain
Year of production 2000
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Color choice -True Blue
Sizes - 14.5 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 18.5 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches)
- 21 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) Michelin Wild Gripper XL
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type SRAM 7.0 Levers
SRAM 7.0 Front and SRAM 7.0 Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Rims CR18
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Pull
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsEaston Elite
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRocky Mountain Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRocky Mountain
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Scuzzy Logic

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
SRAM PC-48
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Sealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Rocky Mountain
Gear shift leversSRAM 7.0
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Rocky Mountain Vapor Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull
Shimano Deore LX
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM ESP 9.0
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 2.5 (inches)-4.0 (inches) Adjustable Travel
Rock Shox Judy XC

Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Vapor

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsRitchey Logic Sport
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Onda
Seat post extension 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Rocky Mountain Cold Forged


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