Balance FS 550 1998 VS Trek TOP FUEL 9.8 2010 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 LeversShimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore XT |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic 220S |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeSteel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Butted7005 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 TeethShimano 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 CrownAluminum 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) TravelDyna-mount |
Saddle seat | Balance |
Seat post extension | 30.0 (millimeters) DiameterBalance RID |

Trek Top Fuel 9.8
General InfosModel | Top Fuel 9.8 |
Manufacturer | Trek |
Year of production | 2010 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Matte Onyx Carbon |
Sizes | - 15.5 (inches)- 17.5 (inches)- 18.5 (inches)- 19.5 (inches)- 21.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Bontrager XR 1 Expert |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT Ti Custom LeversShimano Deore XT Ti Custom Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Bontrager Race Lite Centerlock Disc |
Rims manufacturer | Bontrager Race Lite Disc |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | OCLV Red Carbon |
Frame type | Carbon |
Handlebar construction | Race Face Next SL 3/4 |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Bontrager Race X Lite |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Cane Creek IS-3 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Not Available |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
Crankset parts and sizes | 44/32/22 TeethShimano Deore XT |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth9-speed |
Trek Top Fuel 9.8 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore XT |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT Shadow |
Fork material | Single Crown CrownAlloy |
Fork type | 100 (millimeters) TravelFox 32 F-series Remote RL |
Other Specs of Trek Top Fuel 9.8
Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
Pedals details | Not Available |
Rear shock absorber | 100 (millimeters) TravelFox Float RP23 With Boost Valve |
Saddle seat | Bontrager Race Lite |
Seat post extension | 34.0 (millimeters) DiameterBontrager Race XXX Lite |
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 Trek Top Fuel 9.8 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Trek Top Fuel 9.8 Mountain bike here