Balance FS-550 1997 VS GT XCR-3000 1999 specs comparison

Balance FS-550 1997 comparison online with competitors

Balance FS-550

General Infos
Model FS-550
Manufacturer Balance
Year of production 1997
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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 tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (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 typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Butted
7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionBalance R.I.D.
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsBalance R.I.D.
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG51
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Rear gear set8-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 typeRock Shox Indy SL

Other Specs of Balance FS-550

Component group setsShimano Deore LX
Pedals detailsBalance Clipless
Rear shock absorber 3.25 (inches) Travel
Dyna-mount
Saddle seatBalance
Seat post extension 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Balance R.I.D.


GT XCR-3000 1999 comparison online with competitors

GT XCR-3000

General Infos
Model XCR-3000
Manufacturer GT
Year of production 1999
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Color choice - H O T White
-H O T Mango
Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB EnduroRaptor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid SD-1.9 L Levers
Avid 1D-25 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano STX-RC
Front: GT Suspension Q and R
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic X221
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Butted
6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionXCR Butted 6061 Riser Bar
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAlloy Ahead Type
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano IG
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
SR XR40
Gear shift leversShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

GT XCR-3000 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano STX-RC Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 4.0 (inches) Travel
Rock Shox Judy 100

Other Specs of GT XCR-3000

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsGT Clipless
Rear shock absorber 4.6 (inches) Travel
Rock Shox Deluxe
Saddle seatSDG Comp Belair
Seat post extensionAluminum Micro-adjust


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