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 |
| 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 TTFront: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho KS |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro RBP-370A LeversShimano STX-RC M-System Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeAraya TM-830 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | 7005 DBT Aluminum With Replacable Der. Hanger |
| Frame type | Welded Aluminum |
| Handlebar construction | Balance R.I.D. Chromoly |
| Handlebar extender | Balance R.I.D. Shorties Alloy |
| Handlebar stem details | Balance R.I.D. Forged Alloy |
| Headset size | 1 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 width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethShimano STX-RC |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-600 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth7-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 CrownAluminum |
| Fork type | Answer Manitou Mach 5 Pro XC |
Other Specs of Balance AL 450 (01)
| Component group sets | Shimano STX-RC |
| Available colors | - Clear-coat- red anodized and polished fade |
| Weight | 27.0 |
| Pedals details | Fasten NWL-90K With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Balance R.I.D. Lo-profile Expert |
| Seat post extension | 30.0 (millimeters) DiameterKalloy SP-263 |
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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.