K2 OZ-M SUPERLIGHT 1999 VS Balance FS 550 1998 specs comparison
K2 Oz-M Superlight
General Infos| Model | Oz-M Superlight |
| Manufacturer | K2 |
| Year of production | 1999 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Natural Carbon |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Panaracer Fire XC Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid SD-1.9 L Levers Avid SD-2.5 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano XTR Front: Real |
| Rims manufacturer | 28-hole and 32-hole Sun Rims Sub 4 |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT Titanium |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | K2 Carbon-reinforced Thermoplastic |
| Frame type | Laminated Carbon Fiber |
| Handlebar construction | Easton CT2 |
| Handlebar extender | Titec Shorty |
| Handlebar stem details | Titec Big AL |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange-Seiki DX-2 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG92 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Real Titanium |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Race Face Turbine LP |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano XTR RapidFire |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
K2 Oz-M Superlight Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano XTR Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR SGS |
| Fork material | Linkage Crown Carbon Fiber Composite and aluminum |
| Fork type | 3.0 (inches) Travel Noleen Cross-Link Elite With Noleen NR 2 |
Other Specs of K2 Oz-M Superlight
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | K2 Mag-T Clipless |
| Rear shock absorber | 4.7 (inches) Travel Noleen NR-2 |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Flite Manganese Rails |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Easton CT2 |
Balance FS 550
General Infos| Model | FS 550 |
| 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 XT |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 220S |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge 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 | 7-speed |
Balance FS 550 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | 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 FS 550
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Balance Clipless |
| Rear shock absorber | 3.5 (inches) Travel Dyna-mount |
| Saddle seat | Balance |
| Seat post extension | 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter Balance RID |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, K2 provided us with the latest version of its Oz-M Superlight bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of K2 Oz-M Superlight 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