Balance FS-450 - PROFORX 1995 VS Transition PRESTON FR 2006 specs comparison

Balance FS-450 - ProForx 1995 comparison online with competitors

Balance FS-450 - ProForx

General Infos
Model FS-450 - ProForx
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 - ProForx 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 typeProForx

Other Specs of Balance FS-450 - ProForx

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


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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