Balance AL 450 (01) 1996 Technical specs and features

Brand Balance
Model AL 450 (01)
First production 1996
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 Tektro RBP-370A Levers
Shimano STX-RC M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Araya TM-830
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials7005 DBT Aluminum With Replacable Der. Hanger
Frame typeWelded Aluminum
Handlebar constructionBalance R.I.D. Chromoly
Handlebar extenderBalance R.I.D. Shorties Alloy
Handlebar stem detailsBalance R.I.D. Forged Alloy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-UG51
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano STX-RC
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-600
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Balance AL 450 (01) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano STX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX-RC
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeAnswer Manitou Mach 5 Pro XC

Other Specs of Balance AL 450 (01)

Component group setsShimano STX-RC
Available colors - Clear-coat
- red anodized and polished fade
Weight 27.0
Pedals detailsFasten NWL-90K With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBalance R.I.D. Lo-profile Expert
Seat post extension 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-263


Balance AL 450 (01) bike review

Balance produced the AL 450 (01) bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,046.00.
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 Clear-coat and red anodized and polished fade .
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho KS tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Araya TM-830, 32-hole. Balance equiped this exact model with Shimano STX-RC M-System brakes, Tektro RBP-370A levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Balance used 7005 DBT aluminum with replacable der. hanger material for the frame. Balance R.I.D. chromoly 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 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-UG51 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.