Bianchi B.O.S.S. SINGLE SPEED 1998 VS Balance AL-550 1995 specs comparison

Bianchi B.O.S.S. Single Speed 1998 comparison online with competitors

Bianchi B.O.S.S. Single Speed

General Infos
Model B.O.S.S. Single Speed
Manufacturer Bianchi
Year of production 1998
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Color choice -CalTrans Orange
Sizes - 17.5 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches)
Sizes - 17.5 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Ritchey Omega Bite
Front: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Ritchey Alfa Bite
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid AD-1.0 L Levers
Avid 1D-10 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Paul Components W.O.R.D.
Front: Paul Components Fhub
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic X138
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Double-butted
7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKalloy Aluminum
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsRitchey CompLite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG51
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 44 Teeth
Race Face Turbine With Spot Brand Chainring & Guard
Gear shift leversNot Available
Rear gear set 18 Teeth
1-speed

Bianchi B.O.S.S. Single Speed Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)Not Available
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeBianchi

Other Specs of Bianchi B.O.S.S. Single Speed

Component group setsSingle Speed Mountain Bike Mix
Pedals detailsResin
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSDG Ventura Kevlar
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy Aluminum Micro-adjust


Balance AL-550 1995 comparison online with competitors

Balance AL-550

General Infos
Model AL-550
Manufacturer Balance
Year of production 1995
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Color choice -Polish and apple mirror fade
Sizes - 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho II
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe PC-7 Levers
Dia-Compe 985c Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesSovos Cassette Q and R
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Araya TM-18
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Double-butted
Alcoa 7005 Aluminum
Frame typeWelded Aluminum
Handlebar constructionKalloy AL002
Handlebar extenderBalance R.I.D. Shorties Alloy
Handlebar stem detailsBalance R.I.D. Forged Alloy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST 2

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG70
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX HyperDrive-C
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-600
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Balance AL-550 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore XT Compact Drive
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT GS
Fork material Butted
Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeR.I.D.

Other Specs of Balance AL-550

Component group setsShimano Deore XT and LX
Pedals detailsFasten NWL-85M With Toe Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVelo VL-217
Seat post extension 31.4 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-266


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