Kona UNIT 2009 VS Balance AL 550 (01) 1996 specs comparison
Kona Unit
General Infos| Model | Unit |
| Manufacturer | Kona |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Black Metallic |
| Sizes |
- 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 29 X 2.10 (inches) Maxxis Ignitor |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 29 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid FR-5 Levers Avid BB 5 Mechanical Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic TN 719 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 15ga. Sandvic Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Kona Chromoly Butted |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Kona XC and BC |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Kona XC and BC |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) TH |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | KMC Z610 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) |
| Bottom bracket type | FSA Mega EXO |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 32 Teeth FSA V-Drive SS |
| Gear shift levers | Not Available |
| Rear gear set | 18 Teeth 1-speed |
Kona Unit Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Not Available |
| Fork material | Unicrown |
| Fork type | Kona P2 29er Disc |
Other Specs of Kona Unit
| Component group sets | Single Speed Mix |
| Pedals details | Kona Jackshit Deluxe |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | WTB Rocket V Comp |
| Seat post extension | Kona XC and BC |
Balance AL 550 (01)
General Infos| Model | AL 550 (01) |
| Manufacturer | Balance |
| Year of production | 1996 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- emerald 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 Grey Front: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho KS Grey |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro RBP-370A Levers Shimano Deore LX M-System Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 238 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 7005 Spiral-X DBT Al. With Replaceable Der. Hanger |
| Frame type | Welded Aluminum |
| Handlebar construction | Balance R.I.D. |
| Handlebar extender | Balance R.I.D. Shorties Alloy |
| Handlebar stem details | Balance R.I.D. Forged Alloy |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG51 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-600 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Balance AL 550 (01) Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Deore LX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | Answer Manitou Mach 5 Pro XC |
Other Specs of Balance AL 550 (01)
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
| Pedals details | Tioga Clipman |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Balance R.I.D. With Suspended Rails |
| Seat post extension | 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter Balance R.I.D. |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Kona provided us with the latest version of its Unit bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Kona Unit Mountain bike here
- Get your Balance AL 550 (01) manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Balance AL 550 (01) Mountain bike here