Balance FS-350 1997 VS Transition PRESTON FR 2006 specs comparison

Balance FS-350 1997 comparison online with competitors

Balance FS-350

General Infos
Model FS-350
Manufacturer Balance
Year of production 1997
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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 tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (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 typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Butted
7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionBalance R.I.D.
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsBalance R.I.D.
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG51
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Shimano Alivio
Gear shift leversShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Rear gear set8-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 typeRock Shox Indy C

Other Specs of Balance FS-350

Component group setsShimano STX-RC
Pedals detailsSteel Cage
Rear shock absorber 3.25 (inches) Travel
Dyna-mount
Saddle seatBalance
Seat post extension 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Balance R.I.D.


Transition Preston FR 2006 comparison online with competitors

Transition Preston FR

General Infos
Model Preston FR
Manufacturer Transition
Year of production 2006
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Color choice - Matte Mustard Orange
- Matte Silver
-Matte Slate
Sizes - Small
- medium
- large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.35 (inches) Maxxis High Roller
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Front and Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Rear Levers
Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesTBC Revolution
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
TBC Revolution
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionFSA FR-330
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsFSA FR-230
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Orbit XL-II

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC Z9000
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeFSA Platinum DH
Crankset parts and sizesFSA V-Drive Extreme
Gear shift leversSRAM X.7 Trigger
Rear gear set9-speed

Transition Preston FR Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore LX
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM X.7
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 150 (millimeters) Travel
Marzocchi Z-1 Sport

Other Specs of Transition Preston FR

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorber 120 (millimeters) Travel
Manitou SPV 4-Way Coil
Saddle seatFunn Launch Pad
Seat post extension 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Axiom Amoeba


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