Balance FS 550 1998 VS Brodie RITE 2008 specs comparison
Balance FS 550
General InfosModel | FS 550 |
Manufacturer | Balance |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
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 LeversShimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore XT |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic 220S |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeSteel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Butted7005 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 TeethShimano 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 CrownAluminum 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) TravelDyna-mount |
Saddle seat | Balance |
Seat post extension | 30.0 (millimeters) DiameterBalance RID |

Brodie Rite
General InfosModel | Rite |
Manufacturer | Brodie |
Year of production | 2008 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Anthracite |
Sizes | - Extra small - Small - Medium - Large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.35 (inches) Kenda Kinetics |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid FR-5 Front and Avid FR- 5 Rear LeversAvid BB-5 With 7 (inches) Rotor Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano M-475 Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeAlex DP-20 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass |
Spoke wheel | Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Brodie XC Riser |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Brodie XC |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) TH 848 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano HG53-9 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) |
Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) SpindleShimano ES-25 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethShimano M443 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
Brodie Rite Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore |
Fork material | Single |
Fork type | 80 - 130 (millimeters) Adjustable TravelRockShox Tora 289 U-Turn |
Other Specs of Brodie Rite
Component group sets | Shimano Deore |
Pedals details | Wellgo DH Flats |
Rear shock absorber | 130 (millimeters) TravelRockShox Bar 2.1 |
Saddle seat | Brodie XC |
Seat post extension | 31.6 (millimeters) DiameterBrodie XC |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Balance provided us with the latest version of its FS 550 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Balance FS 550 Mountain bike here
- Get your Brodie Rite manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Brodie Rite Mountain bike here