Balance FS-550 1997 VS Rocky Mountain ETSX 70 2008 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.


Rocky Mountain ETSX 70 2008 comparison online with competitors

Rocky Mountain ETSX 70

General Infos
Model ETSX 70
Manufacturer Rocky Mountain
Year of production 2008
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Color choice -Gun Metal and White
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 16.5 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.30 (inches) WTB Exi Wolf
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano XT Hydraulic Levers
Shimano XT Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano XT
Rims manufacturerMavic XC-117 Disc
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelDT Competition Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsEaston 7005 Aluminum and Carbon Swingarm
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRace Face Deus XC Riser OS
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRace Face Deus XC
Headset sizeFSA Orbit

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano HG-73
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeRace Face Deus XC X-Type
Crankset parts and sizesRace Face Deus XC X-Type
Gear shift leversShimano XT
Rear gear set9-speed

Rocky Mountain ETSX 70 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano XT
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR Shadow
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 110 - 140 (millimeters) Adjustable Travel
Fox Talas RL

Other Specs of Rocky Mountain ETSX 70

Component group setsShimano XT
Pedals detailsCrank Brothers Egg Beater
Rear shock absorber 4 (inches) - 5 (inches) Adjustable Travel
Fox Float RP23
Saddle seatWTB Shadow V
Seat post extensionRace Face Deus XC


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