Balance FS 550 1998 VS Felt VIRTUE 1 2010 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 |
Felt Virtue 1
General Infos| Model | Virtue 1 |
| Manufacturer | Felt |
| Year of production | 2010 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-White and Red and Black |
| Sizes |
- S (15.5) - M (17.5) - L - XL |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Felt Devox RXC Race XC |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT BR-775 Levers Shimano Deore XT BR-775 With 180 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Shimano Deore XT BR-775 With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore XT HB-M775 Wheelset |
| Rims manufacturer | Shimano Deore XT HB-M775 Wheelset |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Wheelset Shimano |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 7005 Double-butted Aluminum With Hydroform TT & Carbon Fiber Rear Triangle |
| Frame type | TIG-welded and Monocoque |
| Handlebar construction | Felt RXC ALU Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Felt RXC 6061 OS |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek 45-degree Sealed Cartridge Bearing |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano HG73 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano XT Hollowtech II |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano Deore XT FC-M770 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano XT SL-M770 Rapid Fire Shifter |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Felt Virtue 1 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano XT FD-M771 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XT Shadow RD-M772 |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 120 (millimeters) Travel Fox 32 F120 RLC |
Other Specs of Felt Virtue 1
| Component group sets | Shimano XT |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | 130 (millimeters) Travel Fox Float RP23 |
| Saddle seat | Felt RXC Lite |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Felt Two-Bolt 6061 Alloy 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 Felt Virtue 1 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Felt Virtue 1 Mountain bike here