Balance FS 550 1998 VS GT I-DRIVE 5 3.0 2006 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 |
GT i-Drive 5 3.0
General Infos| Model | i-Drive 5 3.0 |
| Manufacturer | GT |
| Year of production | 2006 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Galaxy Grey |
| Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Tioga Blue Dragon Front: 26 X 2.30 (inches) Tioga Yellow Kirin |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Hayes Sole Hydraulic Levers Hayes Sole Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | WTB Speed Disc |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass CP |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | GT I-Drive 5 6061 Heat Treated Full Suspension Frame |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | 680 (millimeters) Width Truvativ XR Cross County 6061 Handlebar With 6 Degree Sweep |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Truvativ XR 4 Bolt Cold Forged Stem With Laser Etching |
| Headset size | Sealed Angular Contact Bearing FSA Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano CN-HG73 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | TruVativ GXP |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Truvativ Firex |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 9 Speed |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
GT i-Drive 5 3.0 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore LX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX |
| Fork material | Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 130 (millimeters) Manitou Splice Super |
Other Specs of GT i-Drive 5 3.0
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Crank Brothers Candy C |
| Rear shock absorber | 5 Fox Float R Shock 7.25/1.75 Standard Length |
| Saddle seat | SDG Bel Air |
| Seat post extension | Truvativ |
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 GT i-Drive 5 3.0 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for GT i-Drive 5 3.0 Mountain bike here