Balance FS 550 1998 VS Diamondback SORTIE 1 2011 specs comparison
Balance FS 550
General Infos| Model | 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 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 |
Diamondback SORTIE 1
General Infos| Model | SORTIE 1 |
| Manufacturer | Diamondback |
| Year of production | 2011 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-White |
| Sizes |
- SM (15.5) (inches) - MD (17) (inches) - LG (inches) - XL (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.1 (inches) WTB Wolverine |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano M445 Levers Shimano M445 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | SL-6 Alloy |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole SL-6 Doublewall Disc |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless Steel Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 6061-T6 Aluminum |
| Frame type | Aluminum |
| Handlebar construction | DB Lazer Series |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | DB AL6061 Ahead 7 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Zero Stack |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | KMC Z99 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB ES25 Octalink |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/32/44t Teeth Shimano Alivio |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Alivio Rapid Fire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Diamondback SORTIE 1 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | 34.9 (millimeters) Top Swing Dual Pull Shimano Alivio |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
| Fork material | Not Available |
| Fork type | 120 (millimeters) Travel RockShox Tora 289 |
Other Specs of Diamondback SORTIE 1
| Component group sets | Shimano Mix |
| Pedals details | DB Toe Clip Compatible Alloy |
| Rear shock absorber | Rock Shox Ario 2.1 |
| Saddle seat | WTB Vigo Comp |
| Seat post extension | 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter Diamondback Lazer Series Micro Adjust |
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 Diamondback SORTIE 1 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Diamondback SORTIE 1 Mountain bike here