Dean DUKE XTR 2003 VS Balance FS 550 1998 specs comparison
Dean Duke XTR
General Infos| Model | Duke XTR |
| Manufacturer | Dean |
| Year of production | 2003 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Brushed |
| Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
| Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Python |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano XTR Dual Control STI Levers Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Bontrager Race Lite |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Bontrager Race Lite |
| Spoke nipples type | Aluminum Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14/16ga. Double-butted Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | DEAN Titanium |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | DEAN Titanium |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Chris King NoThreadSet |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-7701 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 116 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano XTR Integral |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano XTR M960 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano XTR Dual Control STI |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Dean Duke XTR Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano XTR |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 63-80 (millimeters) Travel Rock Shox Sid Team |
Other Specs of Dean Duke XTR
| Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | 1.15 (inches) Travel Rock Shox Sid Race |
| Saddle seat | Titanium Rails Selle Italia Flite Gel |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter DEAN Titanium Ultralite |
Balance FS 550
General Infos| Model | FS 550 |
| Manufacturer | Balance |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Ball-burnished to olive fade |
| 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 | Shimano Deore XT |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 220S |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Butted 7005 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Balance RID |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Balance RID |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless 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 | 7-speed |
Balance FS 550 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore LX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Indy SL |
Other Specs of Balance FS 550
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Balance Clipless |
| Rear shock absorber | 3.5 (inches) Travel Dyna-mount |
| Saddle seat | Balance |
| Seat post extension | 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter Balance RID |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Dean provided us with the latest version of its Duke XTR bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Dean Duke XTR Mountain bike here
- Get your Balance FS 550 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Balance FS 550 Mountain bike here