Balance AL 550 (02) 1996 VS ParkPre PRO ELITE (05) 1997 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.


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ParkPre Pro Elite (05)

General Infos
Model Pro Elite (05)
Manufacturer ParkPre
Year of production 1997
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Color choice -Natural
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho TT
Front: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Edge
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore XT Levers
Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore XT
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Araya RM-915DH
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
DT Competition Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionPFR Chromoly
Handlebar extenderPFR Aluminum Oval Grip
Handlebar stem detailsTioga Pro
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Tech Alloy

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG90
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 XT
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

ParkPre Pro Elite (05) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Indy XC

Other Specs of ParkPre Pro Elite (05)

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatPFR Leather With Kevlar Sides
Seat post extension 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter
PFR Aluminum Micro-adjust


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