Balance AL 550 (01) 1996 VS Kona KULA DELUXE 2008 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.


Kona Kula Deluxe 2008 comparison online with competitors

Kona Kula Deluxe

General Infos
Model Kula Deluxe
Manufacturer Kona
Year of production 2008
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Color choice -Light Blue and White
Sizes - 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) Maxxis Ignitor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Hayes Stroker Carbon Hydraulic Levers
Hayes Stroker Carbon With V6 Rotor Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesFSA XC-300
Rims manufacturerFSA XC-300
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelFSA

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsKona Race Light Scandium Butted
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionFSA XC-281AOS
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsFSA OS-150LX
Headset sizeFSA Orbit DL

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG73-9
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeRace Face Evolve XC X-Type
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Race Face Evolve XC X-Type
Gear shift leversShimano XT
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Kona Kula Deluxe Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano XT
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XT Shadow
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
RockShox Reba SL

Other Specs of Kona Kula Deluxe

Component group setsShimano XT
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M505
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Rocket V Como
Seat post extensionFSA FR-270


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