GT SENSOR 29ER EXPERT 2011 VS Balance FS-550 1997 specs comparison

GT Sensor 29er Expert 2011 comparison online with competitors

GT Sensor 29er Expert

General Infos
Model Sensor 29er Expert
Manufacturer GT
Year of production 2011
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Color choice -Gray
Sizes - M
- L
- XL
Sizes - M
- L
- XL

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire29 X 2.1'' Kenda Small Block 8
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size29 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano BL-M445 Levers
Shimano BR-M445 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesAll Terra Alloy Disc
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Alex TD-24
Spoke nipples typeBrass
Spoke wheel 14ga.
DT Swiss Competition Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6061-T6 Aluminum
Frame typeAluminum
Handlebar constructionAll Terra Flat Top Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAll Terra
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) FSA Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainHG73
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-ES25
Crankset parts and sizes 44/32/22t Teeth
Shimano FC-M521
Gear shift leversShimano Alivio
Rear gear setNot Available

GT Sensor 29er Expert Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Alivio
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano SLX
Fork materialNot Available
Fork type 120 (millimeters) Travel
Marzocchi 44 TST2

Other Specs of GT Sensor 29er Expert

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsGT Slim Line Flat
Rear shock absorber 120 (millimeters) Travel
Fox Racing Shox Float R
Saddle seatWTB Silverado Comp
Seat post extensionAll Terra AL2014


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Balance FS-550

General Infos
Model FS-550
Manufacturer Balance
Year of production 1997
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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 tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (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 typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Butted
7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionBalance R.I.D.
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsBalance R.I.D.
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG51
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Rear gear set8-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 typeRock Shox Indy SL

Other Specs of Balance FS-550

Component group setsShimano Deore LX
Pedals detailsBalance Clipless
Rear shock absorber 3.25 (inches) Travel
Dyna-mount
Saddle seatBalance
Seat post extension 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Balance R.I.D.


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