Mercedes-Benz SPORT CRUISER 1998 VS Balance FS 350 1998 specs comparison
Mercedes-Benz Sport Cruiser
General Infos| Model | Sport Cruiser |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Titanium Bronze and Black Cherry |
| Sizes |
- 20.5 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 20.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Specialized Crossroads III |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Nexus Levers AMP D1 Disc Front and Shimano Nexus Roller Brake Rear Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Nexus Inter 7 Roller Brake Front: AMP Research D1 |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole and 36-hole Alex VP-20 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Asahi Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Alcoa Allalyte 6013 T6 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Shimano Deore LX |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC SS-71S |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 116 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-CT91 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 34 Teeth Shimano Nexus |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Nexus |
| Rear gear set | 22 Teeth 7-speed Internal |
Mercedes-Benz Sport Cruiser Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Not Available |
| Fork material | Linkage Crown Alcoa Alcalyte 6013 T6 Aluminum |
| Fork type | AMP Research F3 XC |
Other Specs of Mercedes-Benz Sport Cruiser
| Component group sets | Shimano Nexus |
| Pedals details | Wellgo LU-975 |
| Rear shock absorber | 3.0 (inches) Travel AMP Research |
| Saddle seat | Velo VL-247 |
| Seat post extension | 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter JD Components |
Balance FS 350
General Infos| Model | FS 350 |
| Manufacturer | Balance |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| 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 tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (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 type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Wheelsmith Stainless 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-LP26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 Teeth Shimano Alivio |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 7-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 type | Rock Shox Indy C |
Other Specs of Balance FS 350
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Aluminum Body With Clips & Straps Steel Cage |
| Rear shock absorber | 3.5 (inches) Travel Dyna-mount |
| Saddle seat | Balance |
| Seat post extension | 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter Balance RID |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Mercedes-Benz provided us with the latest version of its Sport Cruiser bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Mercedes-Benz Sport Cruiser Mountain bike here
- Get your Balance FS 350 manual book version yo know further about this bike
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