Balance FS-550 - Manitou Comp 1995 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Balance |
| Model | FS-550 - Manitou Comp |
| First production | 1995 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Dual Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Balance FS-550 - Manitou Comp Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm) - 16 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) / 44.45 (cm) - 17.5 (inches) - 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm) - 19 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho II |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Dia-Compe PC-7 Levers Dia-Compe 985c Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Sovos Cassette Q and R |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Araya TM-18 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Double-butted Alcoa 7005 Aluminum |
| Frame type | Welded Aluminum |
| Handlebar construction | Kalloy AL002 |
| Handlebar extender | Balance R.I.D. Shorties Alloy |
| Handlebar stem details | Balance R.I.D. Forged Alloy |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG70 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano Deore LX HyperDrive-C |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-600 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Balance FS-550 - Manitou Comp Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano STX-RC |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX-RC |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | Manitou Comp |
Other Specs of Balance FS-550 - Manitou Comp
| Component group sets | Shimano STX-RC |
| Available colors | - Polish and apple mirror fade |
| Weight | Unspecified |
| Pedals details | Fasten NWL-85M With Toe Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Velo VL-217 |
| Seat post extension | 31.4 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy SP-266 |
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Balance produced the FS-550 - Manitou Comp bike in 1995 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,491.00.
FS-550 - Manitou Comp bike is available in many sizes such as 16 (inches), 17.5 (inches) and 19 (inches).
Balance Mountain bike FS-550 - Manitou Comp can be found in a few colors, among these colors Polish and apple mirror fade .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho II tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Araya TM-18, 32-hole. Balance equiped this exact model with Dia-Compe 985c brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 levers braking system and Sovos cassette Q/R hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Balance used Alcoa 7005 aluminum, double-butted material for the frame. Kalloy AL002 high strength material is used on the handlebar of this FS-550 - Manitou Comp to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Balance R.I.D. forged alloy.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore LX HyperDrive-C, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG70 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Balance, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift SRT-600 gear shift levers.