Balance AL 550 (02) 1996 VS Trek NAVIGATOR 500 2001 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.


Trek Navigator 500 2001 comparison online with competitors

Trek Navigator 500

General Infos
Model Navigator 500
Manufacturer Trek
Year of production 2001
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Color choice - Silver
-Glacier
Sizes - 14.5 (inches)
- 16.5 (inches)
- 18.5 (inches)
- 21 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Trek Semi-Smooth
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type SRAM Smartbar Levers
Shimano M420 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesAluminum
Rims manufacturerBontrager Corvair
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAlpha SL Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSRAM Smartbar
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSRAM Smartbar
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Sealed Mechanism

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 28/38/48 Teeth
Shimano Nexave 300
Gear shift leversSRAM Smartbar
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Trek Navigator 500 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Nexave 301
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM ESP 7.0
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and chromoly
Fork typeIn-Sync 178

Other Specs of Trek Navigator 500

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsPlatform
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatTrek Webspring Comfort
Seat post extension Suspension
Aluminum


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