Balance FS-550 1997 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Balance |
| Model | FS-550 |
| First production | 1997 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Dual Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Balance FS-550 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 LeversShimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore XTFront: Shimano Deore LX |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic 220 |
| 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-UN52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethShimano Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 8-speed |
Balance FS-550 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore LX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownMagnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Indy SL |
Other Specs of Balance FS-550
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
| Available colors | - Ball burnished and polish and olive fade |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Balance Clipless |
| Rear shock absorber | 3.25 (inches) TravelDyna-mount |
| Saddle seat | Balance |
| Seat post extension | 30.0 (millimeters) DiameterBalance R.I.D. |
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Balance FS-550 bike review
Balance produced the FS-550 bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,995.00.FS-550 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-550 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 Front: Shimano Deore LX, Rear: Shimano Deore XT 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-550 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-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.