Mongoose SYCOMORE 1997 VS Balance AL 450 (02) 1996 specs comparison

Mongoose Sycomore 1997 comparison online with competitors

Mongoose Sycomore

General Infos
Model Sycomore
Manufacturer Mongoose
Year of production 1997
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Color choice - silver
-Black
Sizes - 13 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 16.5 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches)
- 21.5 (inches)
Sizes - 13 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 16.5 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches)
- 21.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Mongoose Dual Sport
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Mongoose 3-finger Levers
Shimano Altus Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano AceraX
Front: Mongoose Vector Pull
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Araya GP-710
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsMongoose Cfa
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsMongoose Comfort Rise
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Mongoose Sealed

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC SS-71S
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano AceraX
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-400i
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Mongoose Sycomore Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull
Shimano AceraX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeMongoose

Other Specs of Mongoose Sycomore

Component group setsShimano Alivio and AceraX
Pedals detailsResin
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatMongoose Comfort
Seat post extension 26.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Mongoose Alloy Micro-adjust


Balance AL 450 (02) 1996 comparison online with competitors

Balance AL 450 (02)

General Infos
Model AL 450 (02)
Manufacturer Balance
Year of production 1996
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Color choice - red anodized 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
Front: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho KS
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro RBP-370A Levers
Shimano STX-RC M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Araya TM-830
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials7005 DBT Aluminum With Replacable Der. Hanger
Frame typeWelded Aluminum
Handlebar constructionNot Available
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsNot Available
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-UG51
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano STX-RC
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-600
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Balance AL 450 (02) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano STX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX-RC
Fork material Unicrown Crown
4130 Chromoly
Fork typeBalance

Other Specs of Balance AL 450 (02)

Component group setsShimano STX-RC
Pedals detailsFasten NWL-90K With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBalance R.I.D. Lo-profile Expert
Seat post extension 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-263


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