Balance AL-450 (01) 1997 VS Rocky Mountain VERTEX 30 2008 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.


Rocky Mountain Vertex 30 2008 comparison online with competitors

Rocky Mountain Vertex 30

General Infos
Model Vertex 30
Manufacturer Rocky Mountain
Year of production 2008
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Color choice -Red
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 16.5 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB Exi Wolf
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore Levers
Shimano Deore Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore
Rims manufacturerWTB Speed Disc XC
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelDT Champion Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsFORM 7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionEaston EA30 OS
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsEaston EA30 OS
Headset sizeFSA

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano HG53-9
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeRace Face Ride X-Type
Crankset parts and sizesRace Face Ride X-Type
Gear shift leversShimano Deore
Rear gear set9-speed

Rocky Mountain Vertex 30 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XT
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 105 (millimeters) Travel
Marzocchi MX Pro LO

Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Vertex 30

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M520
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Rocket V
Seat post extensionEaston EA30


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