Balance FS 350 1998 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Balance |
| Model | FS 350 |
| First production | 1998 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Dual Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| Parts And Accessories | Balance FS 350 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 | Dia-Compe DP-7 LeversDia-Compe VC-747 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano STX-RCFront: Shimano Alivio |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeAraya GP-710 |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeWheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Butted7005 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-LP26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 TeethShimano Alivio |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 7-speed |
Balance FS 350 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Alivio Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX-RC |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Indy C |
Other Specs of Balance FS 350
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Available colors | - Ball-burnished to green fade |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Aluminum Body With Clips & StrapsSteel Cage |
| Rear shock absorber | 3.5 (inches) TravelDyna-mount |
| Saddle seat | Balance |
| Seat post extension | 27.0 (millimeters) DiameterBalance RID |
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Balance FS 350 bike review
Balance produced the FS 350 bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,275.00.FS 350 bike is available in many sizes such as 14 (inches), 16 (inches), 17.5 (inches), 19 (inches) and 20.5 (inches).
Balance Mountain bike FS 350 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Ball-burnished to green 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 GP-710, 32-hole. Balance equiped this exact model with Dia-Compe VC-747 brakes, Dia-Compe DP-7 levers braking system and Front: Shimano Alivio, Rear: 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 FS 350 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Balance RID.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Alivio, 24/34/42 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 STX-RC RapidFire SL gear shift levers.