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
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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 tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro RBP-376AG Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Deore XT
Front: Shimano Deore LX
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 220
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Butted
7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionBalance R.I.D.
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsBalance R.I.D.
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG51
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Rear gear set8-speed

Balance FS-550 Fork System Data

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

Other Specs of Balance FS-550

Component group setsShimano Deore LX
Available colors - Ball burnished and polish and olive fade
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsBalance Clipless
Rear shock absorber 3.25 (inches) Travel
Dyna-mount
Saddle seatBalance
Seat post extension 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Balance R.I.D.


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.