Balance AL 550 (01) 1998 VS Giant STP 1 2011 specs comparison
Balance Al 550 (01)
General Infos| Model | Al 550 (01) |
| Manufacturer | Balance |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Ball-burnished to olive 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 | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro RBP-376AG Levers Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore LX |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 220S |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Butted 7005 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Balance RID |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Balance RID |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG51 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-UN52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Balance Al 550 (01) Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Deore LX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Indy SL |
Other Specs of Balance Al 550 (01)
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
| Pedals details | Balance Clipless |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Balance |
| Seat post extension | 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter Balance RID |
Giant STP 1
General Infos| Model | STP 1 |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2011 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Purple |
| Sizes |
- Regular - large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.1 (inches) Kenda NJP Front: 26 X 2.1 (inches) Kenda Small Block 8 |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid Juicy 3 Levers Avid Juicy 3 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Formula Front: Giant Tracker |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Alienation Black Sheep |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Alloy |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Giant Contact AM |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Giant Contact FR |
| Headset size | Not Available |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano HG40 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | TruVativ Howitzer |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 36T Teeth TruVativ Hussefelt |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM X.4 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant STP 1 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.5 |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi DJ2 |
Other Specs of Giant STP 1
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Alloy Platform |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Giant Pivotal |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Giant Pivotal |
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Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Balance provided us with the latest version of its Al 550 (01) bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Balance Al 550 (01) Mountain bike here
- Get your Giant STP 1 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant STP 1 Mountain bike here