Balance FS-450 - MANITOU 4 1995 VS GT IT-1 2007 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


GT IT-1 2007 comparison online with competitors

GT IT-1

General Infos
Model IT-1
Manufacturer GT
Year of production 2007
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Color choice -Matte Navy Blue
Sizes - Small
- medium
- large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.50 (inches) Kenda Nevegal DH Stick-E
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid Juicy Code Levers
Avid Juicy Code With 8 (inches) Rotor Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes 20 (millimeters) Axle
Rear: GT IT1 Design
Sealed Bearing
Front: 20 (millimeters) Thru Axle Disc
Rims manufacturerSun MTX
Spoke nipples typeDT Aluminum
Spoke wheel 14/15ga.
DT Swiss

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsGT IT-1 6061-T6 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionEaston EA70 Monkey Bar
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsMarzocchi Integrated
Headset size 6061 Cups
FSA Orbit MX

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano Saint
Crankset parts and sizesShimano Saint
Gear shift leversShimano Alfine Rapidfire Plus
Rear gear set8-speed Internal

GT IT-1 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Nexus 8 Speed Internal
Fork material Dual Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 170 - 203 (millimeters) Adjustable Travel
Marzocchi 888 SL ATA

Other Specs of GT IT-1

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsCrank Bros. 50/50
Rear shock absorber 9 (inches) Travel
Marzocchi ROCO RC World Cup
Saddle seatSDG Bel Air ST I-Beam
Seat post extension 2014 Aluminum
SDG I-Beam


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