Balance AL 550 (01) 1998 VS Norco VFR 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 |
Norco VFR 1
General Infos| Model | VFR 1 |
| Manufacturer | Norco |
| Year of production | 2011 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Red |
| Sizes |
- 14.5. 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 28c Continental Contact |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid FR5 Levers Avid Single Digit 5 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Formula RB-32 Front: Formula RB-91 Sealed Bearing |
| Rims manufacturer | 24-hole and 28-hole Mavic CXP22 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 15ga. Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Alloy |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Norco SL Flat Bar |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Norco SL |
| Headset size | FSA No.11N Semi-cartridge |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano HG53 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | FSA MegaExo BB-4000 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 34/50 Teeth FSA Omega Compact |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano SL-R440 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 9-speed |
Norco VFR 1 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano FD-R440 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105 RD-5700GS |
| Fork material | Single Crown Carbon Blades With Alloy Steerer |
| Fork type | Not Available |
Other Specs of Norco VFR 1
| Component group sets | Shimano Mix |
| Pedals details | Wellgo Alloy Body With Alloy Cage |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Norco Sport Lite Saddle |
| Seat post extension | Norco SL |
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 Norco VFR 1 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Norco VFR 1 Mountain bike here