Balance FS 550 1998 VS AMP Research B5 F4BLT CARBON (01) 1998 specs comparison

Balance FS 550

General Infos

Model	FS 550
Manufacturer	Balance
Year of production	1998
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Color choice	-Ball-burnished to olive fade
Sizes	- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20.5 (inches)
Sizes	- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Tektro RBP-376AG Levers Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano Deore XT
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Mavic 220S
Spoke nipples type	Alloy Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Butted 7005 Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Balance RID
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Balance RID
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG51
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/42 Teeth Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift levers	Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Rear gear set	7-speed

Balance FS 550 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Deore LX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material	Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type	Rock Shox Indy SL

Other Specs of Balance FS 550

Component group sets	Mountain Mix
Pedals details	Balance Clipless
Rear shock absorber	3.5 (inches) Travel Dyna-mount
Saddle seat	Balance
Seat post extension	30.0 (millimeters) Diameter Balance RID

AMP Research B5 F4BLT Carbon (01)

General Infos

Model	B5 F4BLT Carbon (01)
Manufacturer	AMP Research
Year of production	1998
Current price	Check price Here ==>
Color choice	- Solar Yellow -Ball-Burnished
Sizes	- Large - medium - small

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	Optional
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	Optional Wheels
Brakeset type	Shimano Deore LX Levers AMP D1 Hydraulic Disc Brake System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Shimano Deore LX Front: AMP Research
Rims manufacturer	Mavic 238
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	Not Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Carbon Fiber Rear Triangle Alcoa 6013 T6 Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Control Tech Aluminum
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Control Tech
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG70
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/42 Teeth Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift levers	Shimano Deore LX
Rear gear set	11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed

AMP Research B5 F4BLT Carbon (01) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Top-pull Shimano Deore LX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Deore LX
Fork material	Linkage Crown Aluminum and carbon Fiber
Fork type	AMP Research F4BLT

Other Specs of AMP Research B5 F4BLT Carbon (01)

Component group sets	Shimano Deore LX
Pedals details	Optional
Rear shock absorber	5.0 (inches) Travel AMP Research
Saddle seat	Vetta TT
Seat post extension	31.6 (millimeters) Diameter Control Tech Or Thomson