Balance FS-450 - MANITOU 4 1995 VS AMP Research B5 F4BLT CARBON (03) 1998 specs comparison

Balance FS-450 - Manitou 4 1995 comparison online with competitors

Balance FS-450 - Manitou 4

General Infos
Model FS-450 - Manitou 4
Manufacturer Balance
Year of production 1995
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Color choice -Polish and plum mirror fade
Sizes - 16 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
Sizes - 16 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho II
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe PC-7 Levers
Dia-Compe Versa C5 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesSovos Cassette Q and R
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Araya TM-18
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Double-butted
Alcoa 7005 Aluminum
Frame typeWelded Aluminum
Handlebar constructionKalloy AL002
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsBalance R.I.D. Forged Alloy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG50
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano STX-RC
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-400
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Balance FS-450 - Manitou 4 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano STX-RC
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX-RC
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeManitou 4

Other Specs of Balance FS-450 - Manitou 4

Component group setsShimano STX-RC
Pedals detailsFasten NWL-85M With Toe Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVelo VL-195
Seat post extension 31.4 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-263


AMP Research B5 F4BLT Carbon (03) 1998 comparison online with competitors

AMP Research B5 F4BLT Carbon (03)

General Infos
Model B5 F4BLT Carbon (03)
Manufacturer AMP Research
Year of production 1998
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Color choice - Solar Yellow
-Ball-Burnished
Sizes - Large
- medium
- small

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tireOptional
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel sizeOptional Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano STX Levers
Shimano STX Cantilever Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano STX
Rims manufacturerMavic 238
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsAlcoa Alcalyte 6013 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionControl Tech Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsControl Tech
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless 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 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano STX
Gear shift leversShimano STX RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

AMP Research B5 F4BLT Carbon (03) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull
Shimano STX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX
Fork material Linkage Crown
Aluminum and carbon Fiber
Fork typeAMP Research F4BLT

Other Specs of AMP Research B5 F4BLT Carbon (03)

Component group setsShimano STX
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorber 5.0 (inches) Travel
AMP Research
Saddle seatVetta TT
Seat post extension 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter
Control Tech Or Thomson


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