Balance AL-550 (01) 1997 VS Kona BLAST 2003 specs comparison

Balance Al-550 (01) 1997 comparison online with competitors

Balance Al-550 (01)

General Infos
Model Al-550 (01)
Manufacturer Balance
Year of production 1997
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Color choice -Ball burnished and polish and 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 tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro RBP-376AG Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore LX
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 220
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-HG51
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-400i
Rear gear set8-speed

Balance Al-550 (01) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore LX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Indy SL

Other Specs of Balance Al-550 (01)

Component group setsShimano Deore LX
Pedals detailsBalance Clipless
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBalance
Seat post extension 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Balance R.I.D.


Kona Blast 2003 comparison online with competitors

Kona Blast

General Infos
Model Blast
Manufacturer Kona
Year of production 2003
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Color choice -Gray and Blue
Sizes - 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 21 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.90 (inches) Tioga Factory
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro XC Levers
Tektro XC Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano QR
Front: Formula XC
Rims manufacturerStrong
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 15ga. Front and 14ga. Rear Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Double-butted
7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKona Aluminum Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKona Control
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless VP Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG50
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeVP Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
TruVativ Five-D
Gear shift leversShimano Deore
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Kona Blast Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 80 (millimeters) Travel
Marzocchi EXR Comp

Other Specs of Kona Blast

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsWellgo Aluminum
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSDG Comfort Comp
Seat post extensionKona Thumb


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