Gary Fisher KAITAI 1998 VS Balance AL 550 (02) 1996 specs comparison
Gary Fisher Kaitai
General Infos| Model | Kaitai |
| Manufacturer | Gary Fisher |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Ice Orange |
| Sizes |
- Extra small - Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
| Sizes |
- Extra small - Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB Primal Raptor |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Dia-Compe DP-7N Levers Dia-Compe VC-737 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Alivio Front: Suspension |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Bontrager |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 7005 Aluminum With Replaceable Derailleur Hanger |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Butted Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Aluminum |
| Handlebar stem details | Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak ST-2 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Sachs PC-21 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP27 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 Teeth Sugino Impel 300 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano STX RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
Gary Fisher Kaitai Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull Shimano Alivio Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | Answer Manitou Spyder |
Other Specs of Gary Fisher Kaitai
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Resin Body and aluminum Cage |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Fisher SuperSoft |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust |
Balance AL 550 (02)
General Infos| Model | AL 550 (02) |
| Manufacturer | Balance |
| Year of production | 1996 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- emerald and polished fade -Clear-coat |
| Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho TT Grey Front: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho KS Grey |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro RBP-370A Levers Shimano Deore LX M-System Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 238 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 7005 Spiral-X DBT Al. With Replaceable Der. Hanger |
| Frame type | Welded Aluminum |
| Handlebar construction | Balance R.I.D. |
| Handlebar extender | Balance R.I.D. Shorties Alloy |
| Handlebar stem details | Balance R.I.D. Forged Alloy |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG51 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-600 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Balance AL 550 (02) Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Deore LX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | Answer Manitou Mach 5 SX |
Other Specs of Balance AL 550 (02)
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
| Pedals details | Tioga Clipman |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Balance R.I.D. With Suspended Rails |
| 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 Kaitai bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Gary Fisher Kaitai Mountain bike here
- Get your Balance AL 550 (02) manual book version yo know further about this bike
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