Mongoose VRS 5.0 1997 VS Balance FS550 1993 specs comparison
Mongoose VRS 5.0
General Infos| Model | VRS 5.0 |
| Manufacturer | Mongoose |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Polished |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Hutchinson |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT Levers Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore XT Front: Shimano Deore XT Suspension |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 217 SUP |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted DT Competition Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Mongoose Pro Series |
| Handlebar extender | Mongoose |
| Handlebar stem details | Mongoose TSS |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset AL-2 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG51 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth White Industries Expert |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Mongoose VRS 5.0 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull Shimano Deore XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT GS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Judy DH |
Other Specs of Mongoose VRS 5.0
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
| Pedals details | Mongoose Clipless |
| Rear shock absorber | 3.0 (inches) Travel Rock Shox Super Deluxe |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Flite |
| Seat post extension | 31.4 (millimeters) Diameter Mongoose Ultralite |
Balance FS550
General Infos| Model | FS550 |
| Manufacturer | Balance |
| Year of production | 1993 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Not found |
| Sizes |
- 17.5 - 19 |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Levers Shimano Deore LX Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore XT |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Araya RM-17 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
| Frame type | Welded Aluminum |
| Handlebar construction | Superlight 6-degree |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Zoom Comp |
| Headset size | Not Available |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano Hyperglide |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 Teeth Shimano Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX Rapidfire Plus |
| Rear gear set | 13 - 30 Teeth 7-speed |
Balance FS550 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore LX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX |
| Fork material | Not Available |
| Fork type | Marzocchi XC 150 |
Other Specs of Balance FS550
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX Rapidfire Plus |
| Pedals details | Wellgo 975 Alloy |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Balance Complight |
| Seat post extension | Balance (inches)Stilt (inches) Alloy |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Mongoose provided us with the latest version of its VRS 5.0 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Mongoose VRS 5.0 Mountain bike here
- Get your Balance FS550 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Balance FS550 Mountain bike here