Giant MCM 1 1997 VS Balance AL 550 (01) 1998 specs comparison
Giant MCM 1
General Infos| Model | MCM 1 |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Natural carbon |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho TT Kevlar Front: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Edge Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT Levers Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore XT Front: Shimano Deore XT Suspension |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 220 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Double Butted DT Competition Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Carbon Fiber Composite |
| Frame type | Bonded |
| Handlebar construction | Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Direct Connect Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA-2 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Sachs SC-40 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN72 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano Deore XT |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Giant MCM 1 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and bottom Bracket Mount Shimano Deore XT Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Judy XC |
Other Specs of Giant MCM 1
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
| Pedals details | Wellgo WPD-701 With Titanium Axle Clipless |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Royal Carbon Look With Suspension |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Tahoma DP 310 |
Balance Al 550 (01)
General Infos| Model | Al 550 (01) |
| 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 LX |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 220S |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Wheelsmith Stainless 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 | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Balance Al 550 (01) Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) 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 Al 550 (01)
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
| Pedals details | Balance Clipless |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Balance |
| Seat post extension | 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter Balance RID |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Giant provided us with the latest version of its MCM 1 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Giant MCM 1 Mountain bike here
- Get your Balance Al 550 (01) manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Balance Al 550 (01) Mountain bike here