Balance Al-350 (03) 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Balance
Model Al-350 (03)
First production 1997
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain Without Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Balance Al-350 (03) 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 2.10 (inches) Tioga Psycho TT
Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Tioga Psycho KS
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (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 typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Butted
7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionBalance R.I.D.
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsBalance R.I.D.
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG51
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Shimano Alivio
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-400i
Rear gear set8-speed

Balance Al-350 (03) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Alivio Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX-RC
Fork materialUnicrown
Fork typeBalance

Other Specs of Balance Al-350 (03)

Component group setsShimano STX-RC and Alivio
Available colors - Ball burnished and green fade
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsSteel Cage
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBalance
Seat post extension 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Balance R.I.D.


Balance Al-350 (03) bike review

Balance produced the Al-350 (03) bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $758.00.
Al-350 (03) 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-350 (03) can be found in a few colors, among these colors Ball burnished and green fade .
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 2.10" Tioga Psycho KS tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Araya GP-710, 32-hole. Balance equiped this exact model with Dia-Compe VC-747 brakes, Dia-Compe DP-7 levers braking system and Front: Shimano Alivio, Rear: Shimano STX-RC hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Balance used 7005 aluminum, butted material for the frame. Balance R.I.D. high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Al-350 (03) to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Balance R.I.D..
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Alivio, 24/34/42 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-400i gear shift levers.