Gary Fisher JOSHUA Z1 1998 VS Balance FS-550 1997 specs comparison
Gary Fisher Joshua Z1
General Infos| Model | Joshua Z1 |
| Manufacturer | Gary Fisher |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Team Yellow with red swingarm |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor 44/50 Kevlar Front: 26 X 1.95 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid SD-1.9 L Levers Avid 1D-20 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore XT Front: WTB Momentum |
| Rims manufacturer | 28-hole and 32-hole Bontrager Valiant |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Fisher Genesis Aluminum With Replaceable Derailleur Hanger |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Bontrager Comp |
| Handlebar extender | Fisher Batter Fried Fishfins |
| Handlebar stem details | Bontrager Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless WTB Grease Guard |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Sachs PC-51 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 20/32/42 Teeth Sugino Mighty 700 |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift ESP 9.0SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
Gary Fisher Joshua Z1 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull Shimano Deore LX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Grip Shift ESP 9.0SL |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | Answer Manitou X-Vert |
Other Specs of Gary Fisher Joshua Z1
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Time ATAC Carbon |
| Rear shock absorber | 4.0 (inches) Travel Rock Shox With Handlebar-mounted Damping Adjuster |
| Saddle seat | Chromoly Rails WTB SSTX |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust |
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) |
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. |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Gary Fisher provided us with the latest version of its Joshua Z1 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Gary Fisher Joshua Z1 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