Balance FS 550 1998 VS Rocky Mountain ELEMENT 30 2007 specs comparison
Balance FS 550
General InfosModel | 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 |

Rocky Mountain Element 30
General InfosModel | Element 30 |
Manufacturer | Rocky Mountain |
Year of production | 2007 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
- Spring Blue -Shadow |
Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 16.5 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.25 (inches) IRC Mibro Marathon |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Deore Levers Shimano Deore Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore |
Rims manufacturer | Alex TD17 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | DT Champion Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Easton EA30 |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Easton EA30 |
Headset size | FSA |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano HG53-9 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Race Face Ride XC X-Type |
Crankset parts and sizes | Race Face Ride XC X-Type |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore Rapidfire |
Rear gear set | 9-speed |
Rocky Mountain Element 30 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano LX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XT |
Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium and steel |
Fork type | 105 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi MX Pro |
Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Element 30
Component group sets | Shimano Deore |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M520 |
Rear shock absorber | 100 (millimeters) Travel Fox Float RP2 |
Saddle seat | RMB |
Seat post extension | Easton EA30 |
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 Rocky Mountain Element 30 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Rocky Mountain Element 30 Mountain bike here