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
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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 tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe DP-7 Levers
Dia-Compe VC-747 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano STX-RC
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Araya TM-820
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Butted
7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionBalance RID
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsBalance RID
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG51
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano STX-RC
Gear shift leversGrip 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 typeRock Shox Indy C

Other Specs of Balance Al 450 (01)

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Ball-burnished to dark blue fade
Weight Unspecified
Pedals details Aluminum Body With Clips & Straps
Steel Cage
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBalance
Seat post extension 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Balance RID


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.