Balance AL 550 (01) 1998 VS Specialized HARDROCK 2009 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 |
Specialized Hardrock
General Infos| Model | Hardrock |
| Manufacturer | Specialized |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Gloss Blue - Gloss Yellow -Gloss Black |
| Sizes |
- 13 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) - 23 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano EF-50 Levers Alloy Linear Pull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Specialized Forged Alloy |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Alex Z-1000 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 15ga. Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Specialized A1 Premium Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Specialized Hi-Ten Low Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Specialized Forged Alloy |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Specialized Loose Ball |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | KMC Z7 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) |
| Bottom bracket type | 122.5 (millimeters) Spindle FSA BB-7420 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 Teeth Shimano FC-M191 With Chainguard |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano EF-50 |
| Rear gear set | 14 - 34 Teeth 7-speed |
Specialized Hardrock Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano C050 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Altus |
| Fork material | Single Crown Hi-tensile Steel and alloy |
| Fork type | 80 (millimeters) Travel SR Suntour SF8-XCT-V2 |
Other Specs of Specialized Hardrock
| Component group sets | Shimano Mix |
| Pedals details | Plastic Body Steel Cage |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Specialized XC Body Geometry |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Micro Adjust Specialized Alloy Two Bolt |
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 Specialized Hardrock manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized Hardrock Mountain bike here