Balance FS 550 1998 VS Marin QUAKE 7.9 2011 specs comparison

Balance FS 550 1998 comparison online with competitors

Balance FS 550

General Infos
Model FS 550
Manufacturer Balance
Year of production 1998
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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 tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro RBP-376AG Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore XT
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 220S
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Butted
7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionBalance RID
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsBalance RID
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG51
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Rear gear set7-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 typeRock Shox Indy SL

Other Specs of Balance FS 550

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsBalance Clipless
Rear shock absorber 3.5 (inches) Travel
Dyna-mount
Saddle seatBalance
Seat post extension 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Balance RID


Marin Quake 7.9 2011 comparison online with competitors

Marin Quake 7.9

General Infos
Model Quake 7.9
Manufacturer Marin
Year of production 2011
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Color choice -White and blue
Sizes - S
- M

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.5 (inches) Maxxis Minion DH
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid Hydraulic Disc Levers
Avid Elixer R Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes 20 (millimeters)
Rear: SuNringle Jumping Flea
Front: Marin Sealed Cartridge Bearings
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic EX-325
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga.
DT Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6061 aluminum c
Frame typeAluminum
Handlebar constructionMarin 7050 Alloy
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsGap OS
Headset size1.5 (inches) FSA Orbit

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG73
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruvativ Howitzer XR
Crankset parts and sizes 36/24t Teeth
TruVativ Holzfeller
Gear shift leversSRAM X.5
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Marin Quake 7.9 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)SRAM X.7
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM X.9
Fork materialNot Available
Fork type 180 (millimeters) Travel
RockShox Totem Coil

Other Specs of Marin Quake 7.9

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorber 180 (millimeters) Travel
RockShox Vivid Coil
Saddle seatWTB Rocket V Race
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
FSA FR-270


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