Balance Al 450 (01) 1998 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Balance |
| Model | Al 450 (01) |
| First production | 1998 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Front Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Balance Al 450 (01) Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 14 (inches) / 35.56 (cm) - 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm) - 16 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) / 44.45 (cm) - 17.5 (inches) - 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm) - 19 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) / 52.07 (cm) - 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 | Shimano STX-RC |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Araya TM-820 |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| 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 Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG51 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-UN52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano STX-RC |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-400 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Balance Al 450 (01) Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano STX-RC Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Indy C |
Other Specs of Balance Al 450 (01)
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Available colors | - Ball-burnished to dark blue fade |
| Weight | Unspecified |
| Pedals details | Aluminum Body With Clips & Straps Steel Cage |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Balance |
| Seat post extension | 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter Balance RID |
Balance Al 450 (01) picture
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Balance Al 450 (01) bike review
Balance produced the Al 450 (01) bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,255.00.
Al 450 (01) bike is available in many sizes such as 14 (inches), 16 (inches), 17.5 (inches), 19 (inches) and 20.5 (inches).
Balance Mountain bike Al 450 (01) can be found in a few colors, among these colors Ball-burnished to dark blue fade .
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho KS tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Araya TM-820, 32-hole. Balance equiped this exact model with Dia-Compe VC-747 brakes, Dia-Compe DP-7 levers braking system and Shimano STX-RC hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Balance used 7005 aluminum, butted material for the frame. Balance RID high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Al 450 (01) to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Balance RID.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG51 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Balance, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift SRT-400 gear shift levers.