Balance AL 550 (01) 1996 VS Merlin OREAS XTR 2004 specs comparison
Balance AL 550 (01)
General Infos| Model | AL 550 (01) |
| Manufacturer | Balance |
| Year of production | 1996 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| 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 tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro RBP-370A Levers Shimano Deore LX M-System Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 238 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 7005 Spiral-X DBT Al. With Replaceable Der. Hanger |
| Frame type | Welded Aluminum |
| Handlebar construction | Balance R.I.D. |
| Handlebar extender | Balance R.I.D. Shorties Alloy |
| Handlebar stem details | Balance R.I.D. Forged Alloy |
| Headset size | 1 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 width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Grip 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 type | Answer Manitou Mach 5 Pro XC |
Other Specs of Balance AL 550 (01)
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
| Pedals details | Tioga Clipman |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Balance R.I.D. With Suspended Rails |
| Seat post extension | 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter Balance R.I.D. |
Merlin Oreas XTR
General Infos| Model | Oreas XTR |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 2004 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Polished |
| Sizes |
- 13.5 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 21.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda Karma |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano XTR RapidFire STI Levers Shimano XTR Disc Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic Crossmax SL |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic Crossmax SL |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Mavic Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Easton EA-70 |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Thomson Elite |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano XTR |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 118.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano XTR Integral |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/44 Teeth Shimano XTR |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano XTR RapidFire STI |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Merlin Oreas XTR Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano XTR |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR SGS |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | 80 (millimeters) Travel Fox Float F80 RLT |
Other Specs of Merlin Oreas XTR
| Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Titanium Rails Selle Italia Flite |
| Seat post extension | Easton EC70 |
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 Merlin Oreas XTR manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Merlin Oreas XTR Mountain bike here