Balance AL 550 (02) 1996 VS Giant MCM TEAM 1999 specs comparison
Balance AL 550 (02)
General Infos| Model | AL 550 (02) |
| 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 (02) 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 SX |
Other Specs of Balance AL 550 (02)
| 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. |
Giant MCM TEAM
General Infos| Model | MCM TEAM |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 1999 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Team Color |
| Sizes |
- 17.5 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) - 21.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Michelin Wild Gripper Lite-S Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Formula Hydraulic Levers Formula Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic X223 |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Giant SL Carbon Composite |
| Frame type | Bonded |
| Handlebar construction | Race Face Air Alloy |
| Handlebar extender | Aluminum |
| Handlebar stem details | Race Face SYStem |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset SAS |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC Z9200 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Tange Alloy Cartridge |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Race Face Turbine LP |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM ESP 9.0 SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant MCM TEAM Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | SRAM ESP 9.0 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM ESP 9.0 SL |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 2.5 (inches) Travel Rock Shox Sid SL |
Other Specs of Giant MCM TEAM
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Time Alium |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Nitrox |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter 300 (millimeters) USE Alloy Micro-adjust |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Balance provided us with the latest version of its AL 550 (02) bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Balance AL 550 (02) Mountain bike here
- Get your Giant MCM TEAM manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant MCM TEAM Mountain bike here