Balance AL-550 (01) 1997 VS Schwinn MESA 2000 specs comparison
Balance Al-550 (01)
General InfosModel | 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 tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Tektro RBP-376AG LeversShimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore LX |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic 220 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Butted7005 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Balance R.I.D. |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Balance R.I.D. |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG51 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-UN52 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethShimano Deore LX |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-400i |
Rear gear set | 8-speed |
Balance Al-550 (01) Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore LX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownMagnesium |
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) DiameterBalance R.I.D. |

Schwinn Mesa
General InfosModel | Mesa |
Manufacturer | Schwinn |
Year of production | 2000 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - Mirror Green and White-Metallic Burgundy and White |
Sizes | - 15 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) IRC Mythos XC |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | SRAM IBS LeversTektro Linear-pull Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Q and R Rear: ShimanoFront: Formula Aluminum |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeAlloy |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Chromoly Main Triangle and hi-tensile Steel Rear Stays |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Schwinn Mesa Riser |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Steel |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Steel |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 TeethShimano |
Gear shift levers | SRAM 5.0 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth8-speed |
Schwinn Mesa Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Altus C90 Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM ESP 5.0 |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and chromoly |
Fork type | 2.5 (inches) TravelRST 261 |
Other Specs of Schwinn Mesa
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Resin |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Schwinn MTB Comfort Padded |
Seat post extension | Aluminum Micro-adjust |
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 Schwinn Mesa manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Schwinn Mesa Mountain bike here