Balance AL-550 (01) 1997 VS Marin TEAM ISSUE (02) 1996 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
Current price Check price Here ==>   
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.


Marin Team Issue (02) 1996 comparison online with competitors

Marin Team Issue (02)

General Infos
Model Team Issue (02)
Manufacturer Marin
Year of production 1996
Current price Check price Here ==>   
Color choice -Pewter
Sizes - 15.5 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Marin Quake 7.1 Kevlar
Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Marin Quake 7.0 Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore XT Levers
Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 220
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Double Butted
DT Competition Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Double-butted
Heat-treated
Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded Steel
Handlebar constructionMarin Lite Alloy
Handlebar extenderMarin Lite
Handlebar stem detailsMarin Lite Alloy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Tech Alloy

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG70
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 20/32/42 Teeth
White Industries Expert
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Marin Team Issue (02) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeAnswer Manitou Mach 5 Pro XC

Other Specs of Marin Team Issue (02)

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatRitchey Vector Prolite
Seat post extension 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Marin Lite Alloy


Useful links and guides ....