Novara ASPEN 1996 VS Balance AL 550 (03) 1996 specs comparison

Novara Aspen 1996 comparison online with competitors

Novara Aspen

General Infos
Model Aspen
Manufacturer Novara
Year of production 1996
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Color choice - light blue
-Black
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- womens 12 (inches)
- womens 13.5 (inches)
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- womens 12 (inches)
- womens 13.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Cheng Shin C-1040N
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro RBP-365A Levers
Tektro 860A Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Alex VP-20
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Soon Lih Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsChromoly Seat Tube and hi-tensile Steel
Frame typeTIG-welded Steel
Handlebar constructionAlico Alloy
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsTahoma Sonne IV
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC UG-50
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 107 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Dotek 3-piece
Gear shift leversGrip Shift MRX-100
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Novara Aspen Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano AceraX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano AceraX
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeSpinner

Other Specs of Novara Aspen

Component group setsShimano AceraX
Pedals detailsFasten NWL-90K
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatViscount 2961
Seat post extension 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Tahoma DPG-100


Balance AL 550 (03) 1996 comparison online with competitors

Balance AL 550 (03)

General Infos
Model AL 550 (03)
Manufacturer Balance
Year of production 1996
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Color choice - emerald and polished fade
-Clear-coat
Sizes - 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho TT Grey
Front: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho KS Grey
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro RBP-370A Levers
Shimano Deore LX M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 238
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials7005 Spiral-X DBT Al. With Replaceable Der. Hanger
Frame typeWelded Aluminum
Handlebar constructionBalance R.I.D.
Handlebar extenderBalance R.I.D. Shorties Alloy
Handlebar stem detailsBalance R.I.D. Forged Alloy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG51
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 107 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-600
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Balance AL 550 (03) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore LX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX SGS
Fork material Unicrown Crown
4130 Chromoly
Fork typeBalance

Other Specs of Balance AL 550 (03)

Component group setsShimano Deore LX
Pedals detailsTioga Clipman
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBalance R.I.D. With Suspended Rails
Seat post extension 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Balance R.I.D.


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