Balance AL 550 (02) 1996 VS Marin ROCKY RIDGE (04) 1996 specs comparison

Balance AL 550 (02) 1996 comparison online with competitors

Balance AL 550 (02)

General Infos
Model AL 550 (02)
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 (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 typeAnswer Manitou Mach 5 SX

Other Specs of Balance AL 550 (02)

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.


Marin Rocky Ridge (04) 1996 comparison online with competitors

Marin Rocky Ridge (04)

General Infos
Model Rocky Ridge (04)
Manufacturer Marin
Year of production 1996
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Color choice -Polished
Sizes - 14 (inches)
- 15.5 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Marin Quake 7.1
Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Marin Quake 7.0
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid SD-2.0 Levers
Marin Lite Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 238
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Double Butted
DT Competition Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Double-butted
7000 Aluminum
Frame typeWelded Aluminum
Handlebar constructionMarin Lite Alloy
Handlebar extenderMarin Lite
Handlebar stem detailsMarin Lite Alloy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Tech Alloy

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG70
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 113 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 20/32/42 Teeth
White Industries Comp
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-600
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Marin Rocky Ridge (04) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore LX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy XC

Other Specs of Marin Rocky Ridge (04)

Component group setsShimano Deore LX
Pedals detailsMarin Lite Alloy
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatRitchey Vector
Seat post extension 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Marin Lite Comp Alloy


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