Balance FS-350 1997 VS Merlin ECHO (02) 2001 specs comparison
Balance FS-350
General InfosModel | FS-350 |
Manufacturer | Balance |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Ball burnished and green fade |
Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20 (inches) |
Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Tioga Psycho TT Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Tioga Psycho KS |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Dia-Compe DP-7 Levers Dia-Compe VC-747 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano STX-RC Front: Shimano Alivio |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Araya GP-710 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Butted 7005 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Balance R.I.D. |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Balance R.I.D. |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG51 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-LP26 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 Teeth Shimano Alivio |
Gear shift levers | Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 8-speed |
Balance FS-350 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Alivio Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX-RC |
Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Magnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Indy C |
Other Specs of Balance FS-350
Component group sets | Shimano STX-RC |
Pedals details | Steel Cage |
Rear shock absorber | 3.25 (inches) Travel Dyna-mount |
Saddle seat | Balance |
Seat post extension | 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter Balance R.I.D. |
Merlin Echo (02)
General InfosModel | Echo (02) |
Manufacturer | Merlin |
Year of production | 2001 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Signature Satin Finish |
Sizes |
- 13.5 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 16.25 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 18.75 (inches) - 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Alligator |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano XTR Levers Shimano XTR V-brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano XTR |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic X517 |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | MTS Size-specific 3AL and 2.5V Tubing |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Kore Lite Bar 1 |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Thomson Elite |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Chris King NoThreadSet |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-7700 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 112.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-M952 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/36/46 Teeth Shimano XTR M952 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano XTR RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 12 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Merlin Echo (02) Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano XTR |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR |
Fork material | Single Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum |
Fork type | 2.0 (inches) Travel Answer Manitou MARS Elite |
Other Specs of Merlin Echo (02)
Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | 1.0 (inches) Travel Merlin Proprietary Rear Suspension |
Saddle seat | Selle Italia Flite |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Balance provided us with the latest version of its FS-350 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Balance FS-350 Mountain bike here
- Get your Merlin Echo (02) manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Merlin Echo (02) Mountain bike here