Balance FS-550 - MANITOU 4 1995 VS Rocky Mountain RMX R3 2005 specs comparison

Balance FS-550 - Manitou 4 1995 comparison online with competitors

Balance FS-550 - Manitou 4

General Infos
Model FS-550 - Manitou 4
Manufacturer Balance
Year of production 1995
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Color choice -Polish and apple 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 985c 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 extenderBalance R.I.D. Shorties Alloy
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-HG70
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX HyperDrive-C
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-600
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Balance FS-550 - 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-550 - Manitou 4

Component group setsShimano STX-RC
Pedals detailsFasten NWL-85M With Toe Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVelo VL-217
Seat post extension 31.4 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-266


Rocky Mountain RMX R3 2005 comparison online with competitors

Rocky Mountain RMX R3

General Infos
Model RMX R3
Manufacturer Rocky Mountain
Year of production 2005
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Color choice -Slate Blue
Sizes - 16.5 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.50 (inches) Maxxis Minion DH
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Saint Hydraulic Disc Levers
Shimano Saint Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Saint 10 (millimeters) Thru-axle
Front: Shimano Saint
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic EX 729D
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelDT Swiss Champion Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsEaston 7005 RAD DH Taperwall
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionEaston EA70 31.8 (millimeters)
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsMarzocchi Integrated
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA The Pig DH Pro

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG73
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano Saint
Crankset parts and sizesShimano Saint
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire
Rear gear set9-speed

Rocky Mountain RMX R3 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Saint M800
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Saint
Fork material Dual Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 200 (millimeters) Travel
Marzocchi 888 R

Other Specs of Rocky Mountain RMX R3

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsShimano PD-MX30
Rear shock absorber 203 (millimeters) Travel
Fox DHX 5.0
Saddle seatSDG Freeride
Seat post extensionEaston EA70


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