Balance AL-450 (01) 1997 VS Felt STRAIGHT SHOT 2005 specs comparison

Balance Al-450 (01) 1997 comparison online with competitors

Balance Al-450 (01)

General Infos
Model Al-450 (01)
Manufacturer Balance
Year of production 1997
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Color choice -Ball burnished and 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 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 brakesShimano STX-RC
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Araya TM-820
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-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano STX-RC
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-400i
Rear gear set8-speed

Balance Al-450 (01) Fork System Data

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

Other Specs of Balance Al-450 (01)

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


Felt Straight Shot 2005 comparison online with competitors

Felt Straight Shot

General Infos
Model Straight Shot
Manufacturer Felt
Year of production 2005
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Color choice -Semi Matte Black
Sizes - 15.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.30 (inches) Tioga Yellow Kirin
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Hayes Levers
Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesFelt Aluminum
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Alex Supra BH
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsFelt 6061
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTruVativ Hussefelt 31.8
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsTruVativ Hussefelt
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threaded Aheadset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC Z72
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruVativ GIGA Pipe DH
Crankset parts and sizes 38 Teeth
TruVativ Hussefelt
Gear shift leversSRAM X-7
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Felt Straight Shot Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Chain-retention Device
TruVativ Hussefelt Boxguide
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM ESP 5.0
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 130 (millimeters) Travel
Manitou Stance Blunt

Other Specs of Felt Straight Shot

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsFelt Backpedal
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatFelt Form Race
Seat post extension 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter
TruVativ XR Dual Clamp


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