Balance FS 550 1998 VS Transition GRAN MAL (X.9 KIT) 2007 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 |
Transition Gran Mal (X.9 Kit)
General Infos| Model | Gran Mal (X.9 Kit) |
| Manufacturer | Transition |
| Year of production | 2007 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Matte Black - Matte White -Gloss Metallic Blue |
| Sizes |
- Regular - Long |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.50 (inches) Maxxis Minion Front: 26 X 2.70 (inches) Maxxis Minion |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid Juicy 7 Levers Avid Juicy 7 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | TBC Revolution 36 |
| Rims manufacturer | TBC Revolution 36 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 6000 aluminum c |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | TruVativ Hussefelt |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Transition Temple |
| Headset size | FSA Orbit Extreme Pro |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | KMC Z9000 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 83 (millimeters) |
| Bottom bracket type | TruVativ Howitzer |
| Crankset parts and sizes | TruVativ Holzfeller |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM X.9 Trigger |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth |
Transition Gran Mal (X.9 Kit) Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.9 Mid Cage |
| Fork material | Dual Crown Aluminum and steel and magnesium |
| Fork type | 203 (millimeters) Travel Fox 40R |
Other Specs of Transition Gran Mal (X.9 Kit)
| Component group sets | SRAM X.9/mix |
| Pedals details | TruVativ Hussefelt |
| Rear shock absorber | 8.75 (inches) Travel Fox DHX 5.0 Air |
| Saddle seat | TBC Park N' Ride |
| Seat post extension | 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter TruVativ XR Dual Clamp |
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 Transition Gran Mal (X.9 Kit) manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Transition Gran Mal (X.9 Kit) Mountain bike here