Ionic STEELHEAD-EXPERT 1999 VS Balance AL 450 (01) 1996 specs comparison

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Ionic Steelhead-Expert

General Infos
Model Steelhead-Expert
Manufacturer Ionic
Year of production 1999
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Color choice -Not found
Sizes - Not available
Sizes - Not available

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) IRC Mythos XC Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type SRAM ESP 9.0 Levers
Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore XT
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic X517
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsReynolds 853
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTitec T141
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsTitec Big AL
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset DL

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG92
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano Deore XT
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Ionic Billy XC
Gear shift leversSRAM ESP 9.0
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Ionic Steelhead-Expert Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM ESP 9.0
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 3.15 (inches) Travel
Answer Manitou SX-R

Other Specs of Ionic Steelhead-Expert

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Titanium Rails
Selle Italia Flite
Seat post extensionThomson Elite


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Balance AL 450 (01)

General Infos
Model AL 450 (01)
Manufacturer Balance
Year of production 1996
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Color choice - red anodized 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
Front: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho KS
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro RBP-370A Levers
Shimano STX-RC M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Araya TM-830
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials7005 DBT Aluminum With Replacable Der. Hanger
Frame typeWelded Aluminum
Handlebar constructionBalance R.I.D. Chromoly
Handlebar extenderBalance R.I.D. Shorties Alloy
Handlebar stem detailsBalance R.I.D. Forged Alloy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-UG51
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano STX-RC
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-600
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Balance AL 450 (01) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano STX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX-RC
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeAnswer Manitou Mach 5 Pro XC

Other Specs of Balance AL 450 (01)

Component group setsShimano STX-RC
Pedals detailsFasten NWL-90K With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBalance R.I.D. Lo-profile Expert
Seat post extension 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-263


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