Balance FS-550 1997 VS Felt VIRTUE 2 2010 specs comparison
Balance FS-550
General Infos| Model | FS-550 |
| Manufacturer | Balance |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Ball burnished and polish and 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 | Rear: Shimano Deore XT Front: Shimano Deore LX |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 220 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Butted 7005 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Balance R.I.D. |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Balance R.I.D. |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe 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 | 8-speed |
Balance FS-550 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore LX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Indy SL |
Other Specs of Balance FS-550
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
| Pedals details | Balance Clipless |
| Rear shock absorber | 3.25 (inches) Travel Dyna-mount |
| Saddle seat | Balance |
| Seat post extension | 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter Balance R.I.D. |
Felt Virtue 2
General Infos| Model | Virtue 2 |
| Manufacturer | Felt |
| Year of production | 2010 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Gloss Midnight Blue |
| Sizes |
- S (15.5) - M (17.5) - L - XL |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Felt TAR |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid Elixer R Levers Avid Elixer R With 185 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Avid Elixer R With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano M525 Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic XM 317 Disc |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy |
| Spoke wheel | 14/15ga. Butted Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 7005 Double-butted Aluminum With Hydroform TT & Carbon Fiber Rear Triangle |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Felt RXC ALU Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Felt RXC 6061 OS |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek 45-degree Sealed Cartridge Bearing |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | SRAM PC-951 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano FC-M542 |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM X.7 Trigger |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Felt Virtue 2 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | SRAM X-7 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.9 |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 120 (millimeters) Travel RockShox Recon SL Solo Air |
Other Specs of Felt Virtue 2
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | 130 (millimeters) Travel RockShox Monarch 2.1 |
| Saddle seat | Felt RXC Lite |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter FELT Alloy Micro Adjust |
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 Felt Virtue 2 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Felt Virtue 2 Mountain bike here