Balance AL 450 (01) 1996 VS Kestrel CS-X (05) 1999 specs comparison

Balance AL 450 (01) 1996 comparison online with competitors

Balance AL 450 (01)

General Infos
Model AL 450 (01)
Manufacturer Balance
Year of production 1996
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Color choice - red anodized and polished fade
-Clear-coat
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 RBP-370A Levers
Shimano STX-RC M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Araya TM-830
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (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. Chromoly
Handlebar extenderBalance R.I.D. Shorties Alloy
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-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano STX-RC
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-600
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Balance AL 450 (01) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano STX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX-RC
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeAnswer Manitou Mach 5 Pro XC

Other Specs of Balance AL 450 (01)

Component group setsShimano STX-RC
Pedals detailsFasten NWL-90K With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBalance R.I.D. Lo-profile Expert
Seat post extension 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-263


Kestrel CS-X (05) 1999 comparison online with competitors

Kestrel CS-X (05)

General Infos
Model CS-X (05)
Manufacturer Kestrel
Year of production 1999
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Color choice -Purple
Sizes - 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tireOptional
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel sizeOptional Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano XTR Levers
Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano XTR
Rims manufacturerOptional
Spoke nipples typeOptional
Spoke wheelOptional

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsCarbon Fiber Composite
Frame typeMonocoque
Handlebar constructionOptional
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsOptional
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-7700
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-M952
Crankset parts and sizesShimano XTR M952
Gear shift leversShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Rear gear set Optional Of Gearing
9-speed

Kestrel CS-X (05) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and bottom Bracket Mount
Shimano XTR Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 3.15 (inches) Travel
Rock Shox Judy SL

Other Specs of Kestrel CS-X (05)

Component group setsShimano XTR
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatOptional
Seat post extension27.2 (millimeters) Diameter


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