Balance FS-350 1997 VS Ritchey SOFTTAIL 1997 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 TTFront: 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 LeversDia-Compe VC-747 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano STX-RCFront: Shimano Alivio |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeAraya GP-710 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Butted7005 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 TeethShimano 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 CrownMagnesium |
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) TravelDyna-mount |
Saddle seat | Balance |
Seat post extension | 27.0 (millimeters) DiameterBalance R.I.D. |

Ritchey SoftTail
General InfosModel | SoftTail |
Manufacturer | Ritchey |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Red and white and blue |
Sizes | - 16 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 21 (inches)- 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Ritchey Mega-Bite Z-Max WCS |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid SD-2.0 LeversAvid SD-2.0 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore XTFront: Shimano Deore XT Suspension |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Rear: Ritchey OCR WCSFront: Ritchey Rock WCS |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Double ButtedRitchey Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Ritchey WCS Prestige |
Frame type | Fillet Brazed and TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Ritchey ProLite WCS |
Handlebar extender | Ritchey Logic Pro WCS |
Handlebar stem details | Ritchey CompLite |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Logic WCS |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Sachs SC-M55 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 120 (millimeters) SpindleRitchey SuperLogic Pro WCS Titanium |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/36/46 TeethRitchey Logic |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth8-speed |
Ritchey SoftTail Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)Shimano XTR Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownMagnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Judy SL |
Other Specs of Ritchey SoftTail
Component group sets | Ritchey WCS |
Pedals details | Ritchey Logic WCS Titanium Clipless |
Rear shock absorber | 0.875 (inches) TravelCoil Spring |
Saddle seat | Ritchey Vector Pro WCS |
Seat post extension | 27.0 (millimeters) DiameterRitchey Pro WCS |
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 Ritchey SoftTail manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Ritchey SoftTail Mountain bike here