Marin ALCHEMIST 4.9 2009 VS Balance FS 350 1998 specs comparison

Marin Alchemist 4.9 2009 comparison online with competitors

Marin Alchemist 4.9

General Infos
Model Alchemist 4.9
Manufacturer Marin
Year of production 2009
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Color choice -Silver Anodized
Sizes - Xsmall
- small
- medium
- large
- xlarge
Sizes - Xsmall
- small
- medium
- large
- xlarge

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB Prowler MX
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano XTR Hydraulic Levers
Shimano XTR Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesDT Swiss 240S Centerlock Disc
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic XC-117 Disc
Spoke nipples typeAlloy
Spoke wheel 14/16.5/15ga. Butted
DT Swiss Super Comp Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6066 Hydroformed Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionEaston EC70 Monkey Lite SL OS
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsThomson Elite X-4 31.8
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) FSA Orbit Z

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano XTR
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano XTR Hollowtech II
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano XTR
Gear shift leversShimano XTR Rapid Fire
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Marin Alchemist 4.9 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano XTR
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR Shadow
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
RockShox SID Race

Other Specs of Marin Alchemist 4.9

Component group setsShimano XTR
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorber 100 (millimeters) Travel
Fox Float RP23
Saddle seatWTB Silverado Team
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


Balance FS 350 1998 comparison online with competitors

Balance FS 350

General Infos
Model FS 350
Manufacturer Balance
Year of production 1998
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Color choice -Ball-burnished to green fade
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 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 typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Butted
7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionBalance RID
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsBalance RID
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless 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 set7-speed

Balance FS 350 Fork System Data

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

Other Specs of Balance FS 350

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals details Aluminum Body With Clips & Straps
Steel Cage
Rear shock absorber 3.5 (inches) Travel
Dyna-mount
Saddle seatBalance
Seat post extension 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Balance RID


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