Balance FS-350 1997 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Balance |
| Model | FS-350 |
| First production | 1997 |
| 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 (inches) / 50.8 (cm)- 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Tioga Psycho TTFront: 26 X 2.10 (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 | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Butted7005 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-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 | 8-speed |
Balance FS-350 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Alivio Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX-RC |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownMagnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Indy C |
Other Specs of Balance FS-350
| Component group sets | Shimano STX-RC |
| Available colors | - Ball burnished and green fade |
| Weight | Unspecified |
| Pedals details | Steel Cage |
| Rear shock absorber | 3.25 (inches) TravelDyna-mount |
| Saddle seat | Balance |
| Seat post extension | 27.0 (millimeters) DiameterBalance R.I.D. |
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Balance FS-350 bike review
Balance produced the FS-350 bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,675.00.FS-350 bike is available in many sizes such as 14 (inches), 16 (inches), 17.5 (inches), 19 (inches) and 20 (inches).
Balance Mountain bike FS-350 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Ball burnished and green fade .
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 2.10" Tioga Psycho KS tires and 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 R.I.D. high strength material is used on the handlebar of this FS-350 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Balance R.I.D..
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.