K2 LITHIUM 4.0 2004 VS Balance FS-550 1997 specs comparison
K2 Lithium 4.0
General Infos| Model | Lithium 4.0 |
| Manufacturer | K2 |
| Year of production | 2004 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Silver and Orange |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small - way big |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small - way big |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) IRC Multi-Terrain |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Hayes HMX-9 Hydraulic Disc Levers Hayes HMX-9 Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano HB-M475 Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Sun Rims DS2-XC |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Rise Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Aluminum Threadless |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC IG-31 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Cartridge |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth TruVativ Five D |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore RapidFire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 9-speed |
K2 Lithium 4.0 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Clamp-on Shimano Deore XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Answer Manitou Black Super Air |
Other Specs of K2 Lithium 4.0
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Steel Cage With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Answer Manitou SPV Coil 4-way |
| Saddle seat | WTB SST X2 |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust |
Balance FS-550
General Infos| Model | FS-550 |
| Manufacturer | Balance |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| 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 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 | Rear: Shimano Deore XT Front: Shimano Deore LX |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 220 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Butted 7005 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Balance R.I.D. |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Balance R.I.D. |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe 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 | 8-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 type | Rock Shox Indy SL |
Other Specs of Balance FS-550
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
| Pedals details | Balance Clipless |
| Rear shock absorber | 3.25 (inches) Travel Dyna-mount |
| Saddle seat | Balance |
| Seat post extension | 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter Balance R.I.D. |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, K2 provided us with the latest version of its Lithium 4.0 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of K2 Lithium 4.0 Mountain bike here
- Get your Balance FS-550 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Balance FS-550 Mountain bike here