Balance AL550 1993 VS Merlin XLM XTR 2004 specs comparison
Balance AL550
General Infos| Model | AL550 |
| Manufacturer | Balance |
| Year of production | 1993 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Not found |
| Sizes |
- 14 - 16 - 17.5 - 19 - 20.5 |
| Sizes |
- 14 - 16 - 17.5 - 19 - 20.5 |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Levers Shimano Deore LX Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore LX |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Araya RM-17 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
| Frame type | Welded Aluminum |
| Handlebar construction | Superlight 6-degree |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Zoom |
| Headset size | Not Available |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano Hyperglide |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 Teeth Shimano Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX Rapidfire Plus |
| Rear gear set | 13 - 30 Teeth 7-speed |
Balance AL550 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore LX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX |
| Fork material | Not Available |
| Fork type | Marzocchi XC 50 |
Other Specs of Balance AL550
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX Rapidfire Plus |
| Pedals details | Wellgo 926 Alloy |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Balance Complight |
| Seat post extension | Balance (inches)Stilt (inches) Alloy |
Merlin XLM XTR
General Infos| Model | XLM XTR |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 2004 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Polished |
| Sizes |
- 13.5 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 21.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda Karma |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano XTR RapidFire STI Levers Shimano XTR Disc Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic Crossmax SL |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic Crossmax SL |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Mavic Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Easton EA-70 |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Thomson Elite |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano XTR |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 118.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano XTR Integral |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/44 Teeth Shimano XTR |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano XTR RapidFire STI |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Merlin XLM XTR Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano XTR |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR SGS |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | 80 (millimeters) Travel Fox Float F80 RLT |
Other Specs of Merlin XLM XTR
| Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Titanium Rails Selle Italia Flite |
| Seat post extension | Easton EC70 |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Balance provided us with the latest version of its AL550 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Balance AL550 Mountain bike here
- Get your Merlin XLM XTR manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Merlin XLM XTR Mountain bike here