Balance FS-550 1997 VS Transition PRESTON FR 2006 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. |
Transition Preston FR
General Infos| Model | Preston FR |
| Manufacturer | Transition |
| Year of production | 2006 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Matte Mustard Orange - Matte Silver -Matte Slate |
| Sizes |
- Small - medium - large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.35 (inches) Maxxis High Roller |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Front and Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Rear Levers Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | TBC Revolution |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole TBC Revolution |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | FSA FR-330 |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | FSA FR-230 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Orbit XL-II |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | KMC Z9000 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | FSA Platinum DH |
| Crankset parts and sizes | FSA V-Drive Extreme |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM X.7 Trigger |
| Rear gear set | 9-speed |
Transition Preston FR Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore LX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.7 |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 150 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi Z-1 Sport |
Other Specs of Transition Preston FR
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | 120 (millimeters) Travel Manitou SPV 4-Way Coil |
| Saddle seat | Funn Launch Pad |
| Seat post extension | 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter Axiom Amoeba |
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 Transition Preston FR manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Transition Preston FR Mountain bike here