Balance FS-450 - MANITOU 4 1995 VS Norco VPS A-LINE 2004 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
Current price Check price Here ==>   
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


Norco VPS A-Line 2004 comparison online with competitors

Norco VPS A-Line

General Infos
Model VPS A-Line
Manufacturer Norco
Year of production 2004
Current price Check price Here ==>   
Color choice - Rootbeer and Black
-Dark Gray
Sizes - Large
- medium
- small

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 2.50 (inches) Kenda Nevagal
Front: 26 X 2.50 (inches) Kenda Blue Groove
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Levers
Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Formula 12 (millimeters) Axle
Front: Novatec DH-41 20 (millimeters)
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Alex Supra BH
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeMonocoque
Handlebar constructionTitec El Norte
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAricle
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA TH-872 Semi Cartridge

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
SRAM PC-59
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 118 (millimeters) Spindle
TruVativ GIGA Pipe DH
Crankset parts and sizes 38 Teeth
TruVativ Hussefelt With Bashguard
Gear shift leversShimano Deore RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Norco VPS A-Line Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Chain Retention Device
TruVativ BoxGuide
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore
Fork material Dual Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 200 (millimeters) Travel
Marzocchi 888 RT

Other Specs of Norco VPS A-Line

Component group setsDownhill Mix
Pedals detailsTruVativ Hussefelt
Rear shock absorber 6.2 (inches) - 7.8 (inches) Adjustable Travel
Fox Vanilla RC
Saddle seatTitec Berserker
Seat post extension 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-351


Useful links and guides ....