K2 TIRADE 4.0 2003 VS Balance FS-350 1997 specs comparison

K2 Tirade 4.0 2003 comparison online with competitors

K2 Tirade 4.0

General Infos
Model Tirade 4.0
Manufacturer K2
Year of production 2003
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Color choice -Matte Blue
Sizes - Large
- medium
- small
Sizes - Large
- medium
- small

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.40 (inches) WTB Weirwolf
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid Speed Dial 5 Levers
Avid Mechanical Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore Disc
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Rims Ditch Witch
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga.
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials7000 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRitchey Rizer
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsK2 Alloy 4 Bolt
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Logic Comp

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG53
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeTruVativ ISIS Drive
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
TruVativ Hussefelt
Gear shift leversShimano Deore
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

K2 Tirade 4.0 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
Answer Manitou Black Comp

Other Specs of K2 Tirade 4.0

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsRitchey Logic Pro V-3
Rear shock absorberFox Vanilla R
Saddle seatWTB Speed V Comp
Seat post extensionK2 Alloy


Balance FS-350 1997 comparison online with competitors

Balance FS-350

General Infos
Model FS-350
Manufacturer Balance
Year of production 1997
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Color choice -Ball burnished and green fade
Sizes - 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Tioga Psycho TT
Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Tioga Psycho KS
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe DP-7 Levers
Dia-Compe VC-747 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano STX-RC
Front: Shimano Alivio
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Araya GP-710
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-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Shimano Alivio
Gear shift leversShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Rear gear set8-speed

Balance FS-350 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Alivio Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX-RC
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Indy C

Other Specs of Balance FS-350

Component group setsShimano STX-RC
Pedals detailsSteel Cage
Rear shock absorber 3.25 (inches) Travel
Dyna-mount
Saddle seatBalance
Seat post extension 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Balance R.I.D.


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