Balance AL-450 - Manitou Comp 1995 Technical specs and features

Brand Balance
Model AL-450 - Manitou Comp
First production 1995
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Balance AL-450 - Manitou Comp 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 tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho II
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe PC-7 Levers
Dia-Compe Versa C5 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesKung Ten
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Araya TM-18
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Double-butted
Alcoa 7005 Aluminum
Frame typeWelded Aluminum
Handlebar constructionKalloy AL002
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsBalance R.I.D. Forged Alloy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG50
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano STX-RC
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-600
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Balance AL-450 - 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 typeManitou Comp

Other Specs of Balance AL-450 - Manitou Comp

Component group setsShimano STX-RC
Available colors - Polish and plum mirror fade
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsFasten NWL-85M With Toe Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVelo RaceLite
Seat post extension 31.4 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-263


Balance AL-450 - Manitou Comp bike review

Balance produced the AL-450 - Manitou Comp bike in 1995 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $935.00.
AL-450 - Manitou Comp 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 - Manitou Comp can be found in a few colors, among these colors Polish and plum 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 Versa C5 brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 levers braking system and Kung Ten 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 AL-450 - 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 STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG50 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.