Balance AL 550 (01) 1996 VS Cannondale 29ER 3 2010 specs comparison

Balance AL 550 (01) 1996 comparison online with competitors

Balance AL 550 (01)

General Infos
Model AL 550 (01)
Manufacturer Balance
Year of production 1996
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Color choice - emerald and polished fade
-Clear-coat
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 Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho TT Grey
Front: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho KS Grey
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro RBP-370A Levers
Shimano Deore LX M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 238
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials7005 Spiral-X DBT Al. With Replaceable Der. Hanger
Frame typeWelded Aluminum
Handlebar constructionBalance R.I.D.
Handlebar extenderBalance R.I.D. Shorties Alloy
Handlebar stem detailsBalance R.I.D. Forged Alloy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG51
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 107 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-600
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 LX SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeAnswer Manitou Mach 5 Pro XC

Other Specs of Balance AL 550 (01)

Component group setsShimano Deore LX
Pedals detailsTioga Clipman
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBalance R.I.D. With Suspended Rails
Seat post extension 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Balance R.I.D.


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Cannondale 29er 3

General Infos
Model 29er 3
Manufacturer Cannondale
Year of production 2010
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Color choice -Magnesium White
Sizes - M
- L
- X

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire29 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda Small Block 8
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size29 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid Juicy 3 Levers
Avid Juicy 3 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano FH-M529
Front: Cannondale Lefty SL
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Maddux DC3.0 Disc
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelDT Swiss Champion Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsFlash Hydro Formed Double Butted 6061 Alloy
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionCannondale C3 Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsCannondale XC3
Headset size1.5 (inches) Cannondale HeadShok Si

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC X9
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-ES25
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano FC-M442
Gear shift leversSRAM X.5
Rear gear set 12 - 36 Teeth
9-speed

Cannondale 29er 3 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)SRAM X-7
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM X-7
Fork materialDual
Fork type 80 (millimeters)
Cannondale Lefty 29'er With DLR

Other Specs of Cannondale 29er 3

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsWellgo Platform With Metal Grip
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatCannondale C3 Ergonomic Form
Seat post extension 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Cannondale C3


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