Balance Al-550 (01) 1997 Technical specs and features

General specs of Balance Al-550 (01) bicycle

Brand	Balance
Model	Al-550 (01)
First production	1997
Bike category	Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category	Mountain With Front Suspension
Bike Pricing	Check price Here ==>
Parts And Accessories	Balance Al-550 (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	26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Tektro RBP-376AG Levers Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Shimano Deore LX
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Mavic 220
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials	Butted 7005 Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	Balance R.I.D.
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	Balance R.I.D.
Headset size	1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain	1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG51
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/42 Teeth Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift levers	Grip Shift SRT-400i
Rear gear set	8-speed

Balance Al-550 (01) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Deore LX
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material	Triple-clamp Crown Magnesium
Fork type	Rock Shox Indy SL

Other Specs of Balance Al-550 (01)

Component group sets	Shimano Deore LX
Available colors	- Ball burnished and polish and olive fade
Weight	Unspecified
Pedals details	Balance Clipless
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	Balance
Seat post extension	30.0 (millimeters) Diameter Balance R.I.D.

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Balance Al-550 (01) bike review

Balance produced the Al-550 (01) bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,460.00.
Al-550 (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-550 (01) can be found in a few colors, among these colors Ball burnished and polish and olive fade .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 220, 32-hole. Balance equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Tektro RBP-376AG levers braking system and Shimano Deore LX 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-550 (01) to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Balance R.I.D..
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG51 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.