Balance AL 550 (03) 1996 VS Schwinn SIERRA 1999 specs comparison
Balance AL 550 (03)
General InfosModel | AL 550 (03) |
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 GreyFront: 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 LeversShimano Deore LX M-System Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic 238 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless 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) SpindleShimano BB-UN52 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethShimano Deore LX |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-600 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth8-speed |
Balance AL 550 (03) 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 | Unicrown Crown4130 Chromoly |
Fork type | Balance |
Other Specs of Balance AL 550 (03)
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) DiameterBalance R.I.D. |

Schwinn Sierra
General InfosModel | Sierra |
Manufacturer | Schwinn |
Year of production | 1999 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - Metallic Burgundy-Metallic Blue and Dark Blue |
Sizes | - L - M - S - Women's S - Women's XS - XL - XS |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Schwinn Moab Sweet Roll |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | Not Available |
Brakeset type | Tektro Linear-pull LeversTektro 824A Linear-pull Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Q and R Rear: Shimano RM40Front: Formula Aluminum |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holeAlloy |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Chromoly Seat Tube and hi-tensile Steel |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | 2 (inches) RiseSteel |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | K2 Flexstem |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Steel |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano Cartridge |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 TeethShimano Tourney |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Revo |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Schwinn Sierra Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Altus Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano AceraX |
Fork material | Unicrown CrownChromoly |
Fork type | Schwinn |
Other Specs of Schwinn Sierra
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | ResinPlatform |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Schwinn Super Soft Plus |
Seat post extension | SuspensionAluminum |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Balance provided us with the latest version of its AL 550 (03) bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Balance AL 550 (03) Mountain bike here
- Get your Schwinn Sierra manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Schwinn Sierra Mountain bike here