Balance Al 550 (02) 1998 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Balance |
| Model | Al 550 (02) |
| First production | 1998 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain Without Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Balance Al 550 (02) 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 220S |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Butted 7005 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Balance RID |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Balance RID |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG51 |
| 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 | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Balance Al 550 (02) Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Deore LX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Chromoly |
| Fork type | Balance |
Other Specs of Balance Al 550 (02)
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
| Available colors | - Ball-burnished to olive fade |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Balance Clipless |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Balance |
| Seat post extension | 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter Balance RID |
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Balance Al 550 (02) bike review
Balance produced the Al 550 (02) bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,315.00.
Al 550 (02) 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 (02) can be found in a few colors, among these colors Ball-burnished to olive fade .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor tires and Wheelsmith stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 220S, 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 RID high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Al 550 (02) to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Balance RID.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore LX, 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 Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL gear shift levers.