Giant VT 3 2005 VS Balance FS550 1993 specs comparison
Giant VT 3
General Infos| Model | VT 3 |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2005 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Charcoal and Silver -Silver and Team Blue |
| Sizes |
- 16.5 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) - 22.5 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 16.5 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) - 22.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Scorpion Airlight |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid FR-1 Levers Avid CPS Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic XM 117 Disc |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14/15ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Aluxx SL Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Easton EA50 |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Easton EA50 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Race Face Ride XC ISIS |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore RapidFire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant VT 3 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 90 - 120 (millimeters) Adjustable Travel Manitou Black Comp |
Other Specs of Giant VT 3
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Time ATAC Alium |
| Rear shock absorber | 5 (inches) - 5.75 (inches) Adjustable Travel Manitou Swinger Air SPV |
| Saddle seat | WTB Rocket V |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Easton EA50 |
Balance FS550
General Infos| Model | FS550 |
| Manufacturer | Balance |
| Year of production | 1993 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Not found |
| Sizes |
- 17.5 - 19 |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Levers Shimano Deore LX Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore XT |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Araya RM-17 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
| Frame type | Welded Aluminum |
| Handlebar construction | Superlight 6-degree |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Zoom Comp |
| Headset size | Not Available |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano Hyperglide |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 Teeth Shimano Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX Rapidfire Plus |
| Rear gear set | 13 - 30 Teeth 7-speed |
Balance FS550 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore LX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX |
| Fork material | Not Available |
| Fork type | Marzocchi XC 150 |
Other Specs of Balance FS550
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX Rapidfire Plus |
| Pedals details | Wellgo 975 Alloy |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Balance Complight |
| Seat post extension | Balance (inches)Stilt (inches) Alloy |
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Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Giant provided us with the latest version of its VT 3 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Giant VT 3 Mountain bike here
- Get your Balance FS550 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Balance FS550 Mountain bike here