Balance FS-550 1997 VS GT FORCE 3.0 2011 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. |
GT Force 3.0
General Infos| Model | Force 3.0 |
| Manufacturer | GT |
| Year of production | 2011 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- red -White |
| Sizes |
- Extra small - Small - Medium - Large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.1'' Maxxis High Roller Front: 26 X 2.35 Maxxis High Roller |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano M445 Levers Shimano M445 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | GT All-Terra |
| Rims manufacturer | Alex TD-24 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass |
| Spoke wheel | 15g Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 6061 Monocoque c |
| Frame type | Not Available |
| Handlebar construction | GT All-Terra |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | GT All-Terra 3D Forged |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) FSA Orbit-X |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano Outboard |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 36/22t Teeth Shimano Non-series |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Alivio |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
GT Force 3.0 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano SLX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano SLX Shadow |
| Fork material | Not Available |
| Fork type | RockShox Sektor TR R Coil |
Other Specs of GT Force 3.0
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | 150 (millimeters) Travel Fox Float R |
| Saddle seat | WTB Devo Comp |
| Seat post extension | 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter GT Alloy Butted 2014 |
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 GT Force 3.0 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for GT Force 3.0 Mountain bike here