Balance FS 550 1998 VS GT STS-1000 DS 1998 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 STS-1000 DS
General Infos| Model | STS-1000 DS |
| Manufacturer | GT |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Black carbon |
| Sizes |
- 14.5 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Factory XC Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano XTR Levers Rock Shox Disc Front and Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Rear Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore XT Front: Rock Shox |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic X517 |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted WTB Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Carbon Fiber Composite and aluminum |
| Frame type | Bonded |
| Handlebar construction | Azonic Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Kore Lite 3 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless WTB Grease Guard |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG90 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-UN72 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano Deore XT |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano XTR RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
GT STS-1000 DS Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull Shimano Deore XT Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR SGS Rapid Rise |
| Fork material | Double Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Judy XL |
Other Specs of GT STS-1000 DS
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT and XTR |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M747 SPD |
| Rear shock absorber | 4.0 (inches) and 5.0 (inches) Travel Rock Shox Super Deluxe |
| Saddle seat | Chromoly Rails SDG Ventura Comp |
| Seat post extension | 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter Kore Lite II |
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 STS-1000 DS manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for GT STS-1000 DS Mountain bike here